Doubtful. 39 weeks, 4 days and he refuses to come out.
I saw the OB last Wednesday and had made NO progress so he was kind enough to strip my membranes and I will say that hurt like hell. It was at that moment that I decided drugs would definitely be necessary to endure childbirth. I was extremely crampy for the next few days then early Saturday morning, I started having regular contractions. Every 5 minutes for 5 hours so I finally decided to head to L&D. Yet again, I had made no progress. They gave me something for pain and sent me on my way.
I want a new cervix. This one doesn't work!
I'm really starting to get scared that my cervix won't cooperate and I will have to have a c-section. I really hope that isn't the case but I guess we will see. Thursday is my EDD and I go back to the dr that day so we will see what he says.
How far along?:39w4d
How big is baby?: Watermelon (19-22in, 7lbs)
Weight gain/loss?: +30.5lbs
Stretch marks?: I look like I’ve been attacked by a wild animal
Maternity clothes?: Definitely… and even some of those don’t fit
Sleep?: I have been sleeping much better the last few days
Labor signs: He’s dropping and I’m having contractions but not dilating
Food cravings?: Fruit
Gender?: Still a boy.
Movement?: yes and it hurts
Belly button?: still in but getting smaller and very flat looking
What are you looking forward to this week?: hopefully finding out when this baby will come out, if he won’t come on his own
Don't worry too much - they will get that cervix to open! Perhaps the better sleep means your body is gearing up for labor? I sure hope so!
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ReplyDeleteYour cervix has worked good...now let's get the fortress to open!