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Thursday, October 08, 2015

A Week Overdue

Tomorrow I'll be 41 weeks pregnant. I know that I could go into labor tonight. If you asked me how I feel right now (5:17pm CST on Thursday, October 8th, 2015) I would tell you that I feel tired, hopeful, expectant, and like I might never feel a contraction.

I knew I'd be overdue. I decided to prepare myself for it after witnessing countless friends get discouraged when their due dates passed them by. Just because I "planned" for it doesn't make it any easier. 

I've been pregnant since mid-January. Pretty much all year. I'm thinking about Christmas as a family of four and it is mind-boggling to think that I've been carrying this baby around since shortly after last Christmas. My body hurts. My pregnancy-induced carpal tunnel is worse than ever. We had an ultrasound on Monday (40 weeks, 3 days) and Baby Brother was fast asleep. He's in the right position and he may (or may not) be an estimated 9 lbs 5 ounces. That's a big, fat boy in there! I had my membranes swept but haven't had any contractions. We've tried all the induction methods and I'm convinced they're all a bunch of old wives tales. So, I've decided to wait patiently. But, it doesn't make it any easier.

These beautiful photos were taken today by Blair, who's taught me that there's no such thing as a late babies and that baby bumps are beautiful.

Little [possibly huge] boy, I cant wait to hold you!




























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5 comments:

  1. I love love love your attitude about this. I feel all your aches and pains and anticipation from afar. He'll be here soon!

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  2. I love love love your attitude about this. I feel all your aches and pains and anticipation from afar. He'll be here soon!

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  3. You're not the only one! I am in the exact same boat and feel like I will never meet her. I keep getting scheduled to be induced and then the hospital is full. I'm exhausted from the anticipation, fear, and eventua let-down. Hang in there- it's better to let it happen naturally (that's what I keep telling myself).

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    1. That is frustrating! I have an induction appointment but I'm with you.... I'd love for it to happen naturally. We'll meet our babies soon! That's a guarantee.

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