39 weeks (- 1 day) update

Just a TMI (too much information) alert for the first part of the blog. If the word “cervix” makes you squeamish, then skip down to the second paragraph! =)

Today I had my 39 week appointment. I figured all they wanted was my blood pressure and measurements, but when I got there, they also offered to strip my membranes (which is a procedure where they separate the bag of water from your cervix.) So, I agreed – knowing that it would only help if the baby is really ready to come. I’ve heard it has helped jumpstart some – and others say it didn’t do anything. For me – it didn’t end up doing anything, but that just means the baby isn’t ready to come. It wasn’t the most pleasant experience – but pain is to be expected in any aspect of this thing called labor. =) I was measuring right at 39 weeks and the doctor said my cervix was still really thick, but I was slowly getting to 2cm – but now quite there. It'll be awhile still.

When she checked Baby Bee's heartbeat, she noticed it was elevated. Normally he’s at 140, today he was up at 175. I knew it was because my heart rate was high (I’ve had heart palpitations and heart racing my entire life.) Nevertheless, she wanted me to have a NST (Non Stress Test) just to make sure the baby was ok. Chris and I both knew it was nothing – in fact I told him as we were heading up to Labor and Delivery (where they do the test) that his heart rate was probably so high because mine was. They got me all hooked up – my heart rate was crazy – up and down – alarms kept going off – it was nuts. It’s fairly normal for me to experience this though…I may get it looked into after the baby comes though. Anyway, Baby Bee’s heart rate was high for awhile, but it finally went back down in the 140’s-150’s. They took blood to make sure all was well on that front, which it was. So all in all, after a 2 hour NTS, the results were that Baby Bee’s heart rate was elevated because mine was. Did we call it or what! =) So all is well.

There is nothing at this point that indicates going into labor soon. I’m still a bit high, and any contractions I have go nowhere. I have managed to gain 3 more pounds though – hehehe! =) I don’t even know where they came from because my appetite is so spotty. I think my stomach is so squished that it doesn’t know what to do anymore…that and my bladder! I go every other minute now! =) So that’s the update – I’ll post a picture too.

Well, I’m exhausted – I don’t think I can type another word. I hope you all have a wonderful day!


38 weeks and 6 days...pretty much 39 weeks.=)

Luke needed a hug - I thought this picture was funny because I didn't realize how big of a ledge I gave him to hang out on! =)