That’s what I get from the doctors. “Could be the next few days, or it could be several more weeks.” I don’t like that. Either say, “I don’t know.” or give me something more concrete. I’m so frustrated, I’m tempted to do little to no doctors next time. What does it matter if they don’t know?
I’m ready to have this baby born. I’ve really become physically uncomfortable the last few weeks and no one cares, because “everyone always feels that way.” Jason has relagated me to “couch potato status”, even though that now at 36 weeks, it doesn’t matter if the baby comes now or not, it would be ok. And sitting is uncomfortable, even. It’s just hard to even breathe. But I keep getting the “stop whining” vibe from anyone I say anything to, so I try to not say too much. People ask and “I’m fine. Feeling good.” I just wish the baby would come already. I feel huge.
August 10th, 2008 on 10:54 pm
You are almost there! Enjoy this last bit of quiet and no middle of the night feedings! Even though we are WELL past the middle of the night feedings – you never have the quietness that you have pre-children!
Plus, pay attention and note how the baby feels inside now, I remember feeling almost lonely/strangely empty – as odd as that sounds, the day after they were both born.
Have you started really cleaning, and going over baby things, getting really ready, making lists, etc for bringing the baby home? Do you have newborn diapers at home? Do you have a few small bottles/newborn nipples, etc? Do you have the car seat and insert for the newborn to hold their head upright (so they dont’ tip over sideways in the carseat?)? Have you pre-made some dinners and have them in the freezer – so you can just throw them in the oven for that 1st week when you come home? (italian works great!) It helps to get you over that hump and you get a schedule going…
good luck and call us when the baby is born – I want to know ASAP!
love ya-
Missy