Since this will be my blogging debut (although there are several blogs that I visit on a daily basis), please forgive me if my performance is not up to par. I shall do my best!
With the due date of the newest member of our clan just over 2 weeks away, I have officially entered the pregnancy doldrums. I have been fortunate to have experienced a very easy pregnancy thus far, but I am now quite ready to be finished with my gravidity. Perhaps it is nature's plan to fill the last weeks with aches, awkwardness, and insomnia so that we will actually looked forward to the labor and delivery. I know that prior to the last few weeks, I felt apprehensive about this whole "giving birth" process, but now I just can't wait to get this baby out!
The good news is that our OB/GYN has confirmed that the baby is in proper position for take-off: head down and back facing out. The bad news? The little guy has not begun to drop, and (avert your eyes, squeamish readers) I have not begun dilating or effacing. So I was a little disappointed about that. Keep your fingers crossed for more action at next week's appointment.
Here's a question for you experienced moms. Did you notice any connection between your child's activity levels in utero and it's energy level later in life? Because I am starting to be concerned that this kid is going to be hyperactive with all of the action going on in there!
3 comments:
Laurie, perfectly normal-he wants out as badly as you want him out :) I am excited for you and Mitch, and then my excitement quickens for Regi and Don who are in the same time frame that you are. I know that you all will be fine when you see your" tiny" blessing which is the best blessing you can have. Love to all of you, and I'll be waiting for the happy day :)
Hello, Laurie, I am right there with you when it comes to being ready and willing at this point to bring on the birthing.
As for the activity level; it is an intersting observation but I do think that it is a sign of what is to be (just my thoughts); however, remember that there is very limited room for the little guy at present and all of the movement is exagerated in your perspective. When he moves in such tight quarters everything else moves in you too. Only to give when he pushes.
All the best to you!
Well, I posted a lengthy comment yesterday, but it didn't go through.
Hey, Laurie, I'm thrilled that you have joined us on the rock. You won't have much time after baby is born, but for now you can lessen your ennui by blogging away.
It is true that Zach was far more active than Mitch prenatally, but it was partly a function of their respective positions -- Mitchy tucked down into the fetal position without much space at all; Zach stretched over above him, no doubt squashing him but also no doubt wanting that comfy fetal position and being unable to attain it.
Just remember that sister Cecilia has predicted a baby who is a "handful," but I am picturing a placid little guy who rocks the boat only when you and Mitch clearly need to get with the program.
And my fearless prediction of day of birth: August 13. First babies are often "late." Imagine my carrying twins past due and how frantic I was to get them OUT of there. What goes in must come out.
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