Today is officially my first day as a homemaker. I have been looking forward to this day ever since my freshman year of college when I decided that the career world isn't for me, and that my hearts true desire was to be a mommy. I realize that this dream job may not last forever, as I know it's getting more and more difficult in this world to live on one income, but for now I am hopeful that, at least while our kids are young I won't have to work outside my home.
At my 38 week appointment I had to see a nurse practitioner, since my doctor was completely booked. I had progressed from a 1 to a 4 :) Great! She told us to go on a long walk, and that participating in activities that make babies also can start the process of this daunting task called *LABOR*. Well, needless to say, neither thing worked. I worked Monday thru Thursday last week and was not totally miserable, but definitely uncomfortable and less than thrilled. Aside from a few painful moments at night, I hadn't had any contractions. Friday came and brought with it my 39 week appointment. Once again I saw the NP because my Dr. was in Florida doing clinicals. She checked me (oh so uncomfortable) and alas, I was STILL at a 4. No progress :( She told me she was really surprised to see me still pregnant; she thought I would for sure have a baby within the week after the last appointment. I was hoping I didn't have to see her again too; she has long acrilic nails (OUCH). But I haven't had any contractions, and that's usually a requirement. And so, I left slightly discouraged. I know I'm not technically due for 4 more days, I was really REALLY hoping she would be born during Curt's spring break (last week) so that he could be with me constantly for the first few days and not worry about missing school. I just wish that I could have seen my Dr. so I could ask her how long she'll let me go over the due date before she will induce me. I hope this little girl isn't trying to pay me back for what I did to my mom...she carried me for FOUR WEEKS after I was due. That's just mean.
Maybe I'm just not ready to give birth?
On the other hand: It's probably a good thing she hasn't made her debut yet. My mom is coming this weekend and having her moral support may be worth waiting for.
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Labor Dust!!! I wish you the best! If you can go out on a last date, I know it's not like it was a year ago, but you'll miss it!
I wish you luck and hope all is well with your baby! She is one major fighter. But just relax and remember you are in the lords hands. No worries! I love your stinking face. Love kat
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