Well, today's appointment was interesting. I had lab work done and then a non-stress test (NST) before seeing my midwife. The NST was interesting. I've never had any BH contractions the past 2 times I've had the test, but today, I watched as over and over again as contractions showed up, and I could feel the tightening in my belly. I'm sure I've been having some and didn't know that's what they were until today, but I also know I've had more today then I was having, if I was having them at all. I've been having strong tightening all afternoon, and it's freaking me out a bit. My midwife said as long as they are high up and not menstrual-like down below, I shouldn't worry, but the tightening is getting lower and stronger.
My internal exam showed that I'm more than a centimeter dilated and 60% effaced. My midwife doesn't see me making it to 40 weeks with all the BH, but really doesn't want me going into labor until 38 weeks, but not past 39 because of the diabetes. I'm a bit worried the little guy will come really soon because I'm also at risk to deliver earlier since I am gestationally diabetic.
Please pray that he waits a couple more weeks. White male babies of gestationally diabetic mothers are most at risk when born early, even at 36 and 37 weeks.
Posted by Hannah at May 13, 2008 06:18 PMI think you guys are going to be just fine. I will definitely say a prayer for you though, b/c I know how it feels to worry about your baby constantly.
Posted by: Chas at May 14, 2008 12:08 AMI think no matter what happens, you'll all be just fine. But I hope he considers his current home comfy for at least a couple of more weeks. You must be excited that you'll get to meet your little one so soon!
Posted by: shokufeh at May 14, 2008 12:31 AMHey according to your ticker - if you were me - you'd be having your baby in just 5 days :) (Well this pregnancy anyway). If it was my last pregnancy, then you'd still be 21 days away :) Gosh, I never had any BH or real contractions, I wonder what they feel like? Guess I'll never know!
Posted by: Rainbowfudge at May 14, 2008 07:30 AMClearly I suck at math, if this were my first pregnancy then you'd still be 15 days away (not 21).
Posted by: Rainbowfudge at May 14, 2008 07:31 AMAre they sending you in for the NST test twice a week, like me? I have been getting the BH myself but my wee one can't come down because of my fibroids. My c-section is in the 39th(May 30) week because of this. All will go well with yous:)
Posted by: Ani at May 14, 2008 12:16 PMPraying that everything works out fine.
Stay put little one...at least for a couple more weeks!
I was 3 cm dialted and 80% effaced for 3 weeks before my EDD and I was a gesational diabetic and when did Sophia decide to come? On her due date! So hang in there, he probably will want to stay in for awhile yet.
In fact, that was how I found your blog: I had googled something along the lines of going into labor after having membranes stripped. I remember sitting on the couch uncomfortable after the procedure trying to get my hopes up that I would go into labor. I had had my membranes stripped the day before my due date and guess what?! I went into labor that night!
Posted by: Jamie at May 14, 2008 01:27 PMI'll pray for you that you make it another couple weeks! Good luck, how's your swelling?
Posted by: A at May 15, 2008 05:19 PM