Monday, January 3, 2011

One week

38 weeks, 2 days.

One week from today is the scheduled c-section. And I mostly believe we might actually make it til then. Can you believe it?? In one week (or less!), I'll meet the critter. WOW.

I have to say, I feel ready. A lot more prepared than I did even a few weeks ago. And just ready. Ready in my head. Ready in my mind. Ready in my heart.

I was also thinking about not being pregnant anymore. I think that is going to be weird, not being pregnant. I've sort of gotten used to it, it will be strange to be able to have my body back again. It will be strange not to feel that critter wiggling around. I'm not sure I'll miss all of what being pregnant was like, not exactly, but it's like I've almost forgotten what its like to not be pregnant. Pregnant became the new normal.

And in the vein of my reflections on pregnancy posts, I was thinking about what I thought would happen when I was pregnant, but didn't happen. I really thought Id have more tummy troubles - given my mild IBS tummy. But I've only had minor bouts of constipation, nothing to make me really uncomfortable. Colace has been my savior, I think. A small dose daily (it was in my prenatal vitamin) really helps. That, and Fiber One cereal, fruit and veggies, and lots of water.

Really, being pregnant was not too bad overall. I have one more week to marvel at my body and what it accomplished, and then it will be over. But my body will have all new body experiences to look forward to, what with post-partum and c-section fun-n-games. Oh, and a new critter to love and care for and protect and love.

One more week. :)
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7 comments:

  1. R.January 3, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I am so excited for you!!!

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  2. CassieJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Wow - so close! I think you are going to make it too. I can't wait to hear all the news!

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  3. inBetweenJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I am SO excited for you! I can't thank you enough for all of your posts. You are 2 months ahead of me and I think about your reflections and experiences a lot. You have really helped me be more present for what is going on and to appreciate it, as the time goes quickly in the big scheme of things. It is such great news to hear you feel ready and to know you made it!!! Congratulations!

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  4. AlisonJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    You're almost there! So exciting!

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  5. irrationalexuberanceJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I echo inBetween -- it has been so wonderful for me to have you 6 weeks ahead and to observe you going through all of the various phases (to include getting pregnant -- I can't tell you how exciting that was for me -- it provided so. much. hope!)
    I think it's amazing being pregnant and was thinking about your post of a few days ago -- how there are so many surprising and sometimes icky body things that go on, but overall how wonderful it is. And your body has done a fabulous job keeping the critter in until 38 weeks!
    Congratulations again -- so so close!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Wow, six more days or less! That's amazing. Your body is incredible for growing the critter and keeping her safe. I can't wait to hear about her arrival on the outside! : ) Best wishes!

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  7. Jill M.January 6, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    OMGosh, this is about to get so exciting! I loved being pg and really thought I would be so sad when it was over because you know, we worked so hard to get there... but I found I really don't miss it, maybe it's the exhaustion and so much focus on baby.

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