Baby’s size: She is measuring about 9.5 pounds (although all three radiologists we've seen this week say they believe that estimate is high), and head circumvence is measuring at 39.5 weeks -- we'll know soon enough! If she doesn't come this weekend, our official, no-turning-back induction is Tuesday! (The hospital won't do scheduled inductions on Sunday's or Labor Day).
Total weight gain / loss: +55
Maternity clothes: Some of them.. The wardrobe is very limited!
Stretch marks: Nope.
Sleep: Mostly good this week other than waking up OFTEN to pee.
Loving: Distractions.
Loathing: Judgment. We live in a society where letting a baby go past the due date is "dangerous" and inducing is a perfectly accepted norm - and people love to share all the dangers they believe I am putting Adelyn in. I realize you are just putting what you think is best for my baby out there, but please do your research first (actual scientific and medical documents only - no blog or pregnancy.com type sites or "I heard..."). The fact is, there are risks with both - yes, of course Mike and I do realize this. Given the fact that she hasn't come on her own yet, we have no other options to consider other than wait and see or induction, so the risks are present whether we like it or not (and of course, truly no pregnancy comes with ZERO risk, even if the baby comes naturally and on time). After A LOT of research (and consideration of family history of deliveries between 42-43 weeks of perfectly healthy, safe babies through vaginal delivery), we've decided to monitor her closely and give her until the 43 week mark to come on her own sweet time. There are significant risks with induction too (there is a reason you have to be hooked up to monitors the entire labor if you are induced), and after a lot of thought, discussion, and careful consideration, we feel they outweigh the risks of waiting, again, particularly with regard to our own personal family history. Sorry, but no, I don't need you to tell me the risks of a late pregnancy, trust me, I've probably read more about it than you can possibly imagine, and I am fully aware! Can we agree that you will respect my decision to do what's best for my family and I'll respect your right to decide if induction is best for you and your family? I promise I won't rattle off all the risks that come with that decision, because I know as moms (and dads) who love our babies we are all just doing what we believe is best and hopefully making informed decisions that work for our own families.
Missing: Can you miss something you haven't had yet? I am missing holding my sweet baby girl in my arms, and can't wait for that day to come soon!
Movement: She's still moving strong and good! Can't wait to see those little fingers and toes wiggling in the outside world!
Cravings: Labor pains... Please come soon!
Aversions: People. ;) Kidding!.... Kind of...
Labor signs: Braxton hicks contractions more frequently, 90% effaced, 2 cm dilated, losing my mucous plug (sorry- if you didn't want to know gross things, you shouldn't have started reading a pregnancy blog! ;)), occasional back pain.
Symptoms: Hip pain, still a little heartburn but that seems to be decreasing, inability to do much more than waddle, still some hiccups but those seem to be decreasing a bit too.
Exercise: Mike and I are trying our best to take lots of walks to get this baby moving! (It's not working if you haven't noticed).
Belly button: Never popped!
Wedding rings: I hope I can wear them again REALLY soon!
Mood: Emotional train wreck. And then I think about how me being stressed affects the baby and can actually delay delivery - and I cry harder because that makes me sad. So there's that...
Husband: Is the most incredibly supportive and amazing man in the world. He is there for every single appointment, decision, and discussion. He is constantly helping me research the actual facts and not listening to what people think they know about post term pregnancy, talking out options, reassuring me that she will come and calming my worries. He helps me block out the outside noise of negativity and focus on doing what we know is best for OUR baby. I'm not sure I could do it without him!
Can't wait for: Well this is an easy one this week - come on Adelyn, I'm SO ready to meet you!!!
Best of luck today, Susan! I know we haven't seen or spoken to each other in decades, but I've been quietly stalking you these last few weeks. I'm 23wks pregnant myself, and your updates have been a source of inspiration and reassurance. Thank you for sharing so much of your pregnancy with the internet! I'll be sending positive energy your way today.
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