Once again, my OBGYN appointment was fairly uneventful. No change since last time. How is this possible? It's been at least 2.5 weeks and nothing! My doctor is out of town today, so the nurse practicioner checked me. She said that when my doctor returns on Monday, he is going to strip my membranes on Monday. She said that if labor is close, it'll help me out. I'll be 39.5 weeks at the time, so I sure hope so. I'm really hoping not to even need my membranes swept because things will have happened on their own. The bladder spasms I have been feeling are like horrible menstrual cramps all the time. The nurse said that I have a retro-inverted cervix, which is making the pressure from baby girl much worse. I almost can't stand it anymore. They still want to induce me next week, but I can't get over the fact that it's unnatural. If my body was ready, it'd do it on its own. Hopefully I won't need to make the decision.
In case you are interested, here are a bunch of nursery pictures. I have also added them to my sidebar.
Posted by Hannah at April 4, 2006 10:50 PMSo adorable! I love all the clothes! hehe. I have that Precious Moments mommy and baby figurine. It reminds me of my mommy and me, especially the blonde hair. I figure it'll apply if/when I have a baby, too. :)
Posted by: Laura at April 4, 2006 11:46 PMMaybe those menstrual-like cramps that you're feeling is the start of labor, though? Like, prelabor? Because that's how my labor started out ~ like *awful* menstrual cramps. Good luck! Just think ... she's' almost here! :)
Posted by: Lisanne at April 5, 2006 06:54 AMYay! Nursery pictures! Wow, it looks like such a cozy sweet room, I bet you can't wait to USE it. :) But don't worry, everything will happen in perfect timing. Your body knows what to do... until then maybe try some natural labor inducers?
Posted by: Dillygirl at April 5, 2006 08:22 AMIn case we are interested?? Of course we want to see nursery pictures! It looks great! I cant believe how many little booties you have! And I love the framed photographs. Since we are slightly utilizing the elephant theme, we are planning on going to the zoo soon and taking some pictures. It's not Africa, but hopefully it'll do!
Posted by: alfredsmom at April 5, 2006 08:45 AMHopefully you'll get things started on your own without having to be induced. Good luck and the nursery pics are great :)
Posted by: Emmakirst at April 5, 2006 08:45 AMGood luck with everything Hannah. Your nursery is lovely.
Posted by: Ani at April 5, 2006 10:31 AMThe nursery looks just awesome!!
Posted by: Melany at April 5, 2006 11:14 AMBeautiful nursery! Wishing you labor vibes!
Posted by: Christina at April 5, 2006 11:40 AMThe nursery looks amazing!! Are you having contractions from the internal? I always do after mine. I had my appointment today, I'll write about it in a minute, I just wanted to come over here and check on you. I'm making hubby take me to get a mango drink tonight :)
Posted by: girl from florida at April 5, 2006 03:15 PMOnce they strip your membranes you will go into labor. And I had cramps like that and went inot labor. I bet you go inot labor before you get induced :) Love the nursery!
Posted by: Amanda at April 5, 2006 04:11 PMAwww, the nursery looks adorable. I love the bedding!
Posted by: Pink Sun Drops at April 5, 2006 05:58 PM