First of all, they changed my due date again, and the OB insisted that I am 35w4d today, which of course makes me happy! So, Saturday I will be 36 weeks! Phew!
E is still VERY low, head down and "moving so much" as the Dr. stated. She also said "her head is right there!" when she checked me!
I am 50% effaced and AT LEAST 2CM!!!!!!!!! Like WOW! I couldn't believe it! I could be more, she wasn't sure because my cervix is still back, but she said that will change of course in the next few weeks or so.
Also, instead of January 24th as the c-section date, which I already have hospital orders for, now I get another week added on to give ample time to go into labor on my own! SO happy about that! So, instead it will be January 30th now instead and I will be 40w3d!
I asked her to predict when E could come and she didn't want to say. It could be tomorrow, it could be 40w2d! We'll see if I am anymore progressed at my next OB appointment, next Thursday 01.05.12, which will be 36w5d! So exciting!
How Far Along: 35 weeks (&4d)! AH!
Big is Little Miss E: Average size is a honeydew..YUM! About 4.2 to 5.8 lbs...but I think E is measuring on the big side, imagine that after having such little peanuts the first time! Baby’s senses are continuing to improve -- when light peeks in through your (extremely) stretched belly, those tiny eyelids and irises blink and dilate. And, baby can now recognize and react to simple songs…time to start practicing your lullabies (or the wheels on the bus...since I sing that about fourteen billion times a day!)! Growth (at least inside your womb) is starting to slow, and you may notice baby descend into your pelvis at the end of this month (thebump.com).
Symptoms: Stopped the procardia and surprisingly I'm not having that many contractions without it. I hope my body slowly starts to do what it is suppose to do! (yes it is!)
Drinking a lot, peeing a lot, pains in my right leg still hurts, and definitely getting very swollen by the end of the day. It's getting worse every few days, but I think that is to be expected at this point and it is always gone by the morning. Hopefully it stays like that.
I can really tell my belly is getting bigger and bigger. It's always in the way these days!
Blood pressure is doing great! AMEN!
Weight Gain: Weighed today....157 lbs. Ouch!
Emotions: Doing great! I am slowly coming to the conclusion that this pregnancy is coming to an end. I cannot wait to meet Little E and hold a little peanut again that was created by God but if this is my last baby, it makes me a little sad that it could be the last time I ever experience being pregnant. I felt that way with the girls and little did I know how wrong I was, but please be assured that will not happen again after E is born! Being so blessed with our four beautiful daughters, we will be a family of six for a long time, if not forever. But of course there is a part of me that is already experience those emotions of this being "it". I haven't thought much of it because I don't want to. I just want to enjoy every moment of the next few weeks until E gets here.
Best Moment of the Week: Getting through Christmas without going to the hospital!!! Seeing my babies turn ONE, Christmas with family and friends, all the wonderful things Christmas brings!
Movement: All day, every day! She never stops and is constantly kicking, moving and having the hiccups!
Maternity Clothes: Of course! Although I did get a cute dress for Christmas and it was NOT maternity, so I totally didn't feel bad for spending 30 dollars on it when I can definitely wear it again!
Stretchmarks: Just the same ones from the girls! They are getting very sore though, I guess because they are stretching more...boo!
Sleep: WONDERFUL! Just peeing a lot due to the swelling and drinking a lot, but not getting up at all with the girls! AMEN!!!!!!!!!!
Food Cravings: Anything and everything! I don't turn down most food!
Aversions: Cream-based foods/drinks. Coffee.
Gender: A Little Miss!
What I Miss: WINE!
What I am Looking Forward to: Making it to 37 weeks and hopefully going into labor on my own before my scheduled c-section!!!!!
And here I am today at 35w4d, please excuse my jammies:
You're looking GREAT! I have a very strong feeling that you will go into labor on your own, I don't know if you'll be able to have the vbac but time will tell. Parker was THAT low (like crazy low, I could feel her all the time). When I told my doctor about all the pressure, after he examined me he said it's because she RIGHT THERE. I had a SUPE easy time getting her out so maybe you will too. :)
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