Baby Girl has been and continues to be quite comfortable in the womb. She seems to like it in there! In a way, it makes me feel glad that I've been able to create a nice little home for her for these last 40 weeks but we are all feeling that it's time! Each day is so different. Some days I feel like I am ready, that she could come any minute as the pain intensifies. And then, the pain fades away and gives way to hours in which I feel completely normal. I know this is all part of the process of pre-labor and I am learning to be content with knowing that my body is doing what it needs to do to get ready to bring Baby Girl into the world - whenever that is! I have been having mild contractions off and on for the last several days but the big show hasn't begun yet! Everyone tells me that I will definitely know when it's the real thing so I just wait...
In the meantime, I've enjoyed spending extra time with my parents while they are here waiting with us. We've gone on walks, eaten delicious meals together and browsed around more stores than I usually visit in a week. Life is sort of at a standstill since we haven't made many plans. So our days are filled with a lot of relaxation and special family time.
We've even managed to laugh a little bit, making fun of my current state. As you can see from the above picture, my "shelf" comes in so handy sometimes...
Right now we are praying that Baby Girl will come before next Monday. I have been scheduled for an induction for Monday morning, but we would really prefer that Baby Girl come on her own in God's time. It's hard to sit and wait, but we know that God knows what's best!
Thanks to everyone for your calls, emails, text messages and other ways of showing that you care about Baby Girl. We will do our best to keep the world updated as to what is happening. For now I'll sign off as we've got some baby clothes to sort through.
5 comments:
What a cute picture!! I love it! :D Yes, we'll be praying that God allows her to come yet this week....I'm sure you can't wait to see her!!
I've been thinking so much of you. Yes God's timing is always the right time even though it is hard to wait. I've been praying for you and will continue to. It won't be long! Love Aunt Juanita
Wow, Ann. This post totally brings back memories. It gets so long- the waiting. Ari was born 12 days past her due date, and every little cramp had me thinking the show was about to start. I remember hoping so very much that it would start. Every morning I would wake up slightly disappointed that nothing had started yet. Especially once that induction-date was drawing near. Thankfully, she was born two days before that planned date. Anyway, I know what you're going through,and hope your little sweet will arrive promptly. But do enjoy your final moments as a prego. I so miss pregnancy- it was such a wonderful time of my life.. So, rub that belly and get as much sleep as you can. At least you know she'll be there within a week- induction or not. I hope everything will go wonderfully. Enjoy!
Eva
Ann, I have to agree with Eva. GET SLEEP NOW!! I know it's hard, what with that massive belly in the way, but all the rest you can bank up will help you through the sleepless and overwhelming nights to come.
My son was born 6 days early and when my water broke in the middle of the night (I really had barely had any Braxton Hicks contractions) I was in such denial that I called Jessica in a panic. She had to help me through packing my bag because I was a mess. I wasn't ready for him to come yet because Eva's baby had been so late I just figured that would happen to me.
I'm excited for you to meet Baby Girl. It is the most amazing and life-changing experience to meet your child. Enjoy every moment that you have and treasure them all in your heart to think back on in the years to come.
I wish you a safe labor and delivery, for both you and Baby Girl.
Hey Ann, you don't know me, but I grew up with the Hilton kids in Spain there for a couple of years prior to the military taking us elsewhere. I've been following the blog since I found Anna's. I just had my first child on June 1st.
If you can get any rest, do. Because once the labor comes, you need all the reserves you can spare to get baby girl into this world!
I hope all goes well, and I'm waiting here in Germany on the edge of my seat with my little one rooting for you and Michael! You can do it!!
-Jennifer (Harris) Stahl
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