Remaining positive in my last couple weeks
I'm 38+3 today. At my doctors appointment today I was told that I'm 3 centimeters and 50% effaced. It's better than I was expecting because I was sure she hadn't engaged at all.
With my cervix in good condition my doctor offered to let me induce as early as 39 weeks which would be Monday. I declined, knowing it's better for both of us if I can honor her time inside. But man is it getting hard.
My husband is amazed (and I think slightly appalled) that they would even offer this option in a healthy pregnancy before the due date. I am glad I have the option. I know that so many women are having tougher pregnancies than I am and even still the idea of getting her out via induction in just 4 days is tempting to me. And I know that many of you who are way more uncomfortable than I am aren't being offered the same options.
That all being said I am still struggling to stay positive right now. I'm tired and cranky and sore. My mental health issues (depression and anxiety) have been flaring up more than usual and after most of a pregnancy of great sleep, I can now no longer get comfortable to save my life. I just want to meet my little girl and know that she's well. I want the winter weather to end and this next stage of my life to flourish. I know that a lot of you have had much harder times than I but man will I be happy to have this baby
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