38 weeks, 5 days.
Thank you all for your comments. Seriously, it has made me feel SOOOOOO much better to hear success stories, and to know you all are out there cheering me on. Really. Thank you.
My insurance will cover me for 4 nights in the hospital, so it sounds like I'll be feeling much better by the time they release me. This is good.
One big concern: I live in a townhouse, which means lots of stairs. We don't have a bathroom on our first floor, where the kitchen and living room are, so I'm still a bit unsure where we will "live" for my first few days home. I don't want to be up and down the stairs all day peeing if it is gonna hurt a lot. Maybe we'll do the John-and-Yoko thing and live in our bedroom for a few days. But it also sounds like some people are feeling ok by this point, so maybe the stairs won't be such a big deal? We'll have to play it by ear I guess.
So between now and Monday, I'm trying to get out as much as possible, running those last errands (stock up on TP!), hitting my favorite lunch spots one last time, getting my hair cut and nails done, and having one last date night without the need for a babysitter with Mr. P.
But I'm still sleeping poorly, which sucks. I've been up the last 3 nights from about 2:30am til 6. And boy, do I feel tired. I guess I need to get used to this feeling, I'm gonna be tired a lot. I'm not sure if this is pregnancy-related or stress-related. I've slept pretty well throughout the pregnancy, but my legs have really been hurting this last week. And I do have an 8+ lb child in my belly, which can get awkward. But nerves, yeah, can't discount those too. Well, either way, I'm sleepy.
So thanks again, everyone. Keep those positive thoughts coming, I really do feel the happy vibes you are sending. And I may have y'all do a repeat of my FET, and have you send good vibes at the right time on Monday. Update on the time later.
So thanks. :)
Repeat: Cold Peace
1 day ago
I'm sooo excited for you!
ReplyDelete(and btw, since my little one is still quite breech and I am not interested in a version, we put a c-section tentatively on the books, so I am going to be looking to you for support!!)
Even with a section already and being an MD, I still shed nervous tears in the OR for my second section. Totally normal to be nervous but I focused on hearing and seeing my boys for the first time. Trust me, after they are born, you won't even be aware of the rest of your time there!!!!
ReplyDeleteAs far as stairs, even though I recovered quickly, they were tiring so maybe hang in the bedroom except for a few times a day until your strength comes back. It wasn't pain, just exhaustion!
Hoping for a peaceful weekend for you and a wonderful birth!
Hil
Oh, I'm so excited for you, I can't wait to see those pics of the sweet critter in your arms! I think I'd be there with you, I'd be more afraid of the the recovery period after the c-section than ofthe surgery itself. But you've made the right decision for you and critter, and I believe you'll sail right through! Don't forget to ask for help whenever you need it!
ReplyDeleteI have the poor sleep problem too -- waking up at about 2:30am and not being able to go back to sleep until about 6am. I wonder if the pregnancy hormones wreak some kind of patterned havoc on our sleep, as it is pretty predictable. I hope you get a break and get to sleep through the night at least once before Monday.
ReplyDeletePlease do let us know what time on Monday, as I am all about sending good luck vibes.
Ugh on the stairs--I say go Yoko and John and hole up in the bedroom for a while--and let others bring you delicious food!!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to wish you luck!
ReplyDeleteWill be thinking all the good thoughts in the world come Monday! Good luck!!
ReplyDeletelet's the man do the stair-climbing! Wishing you the best!
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