Well, I have tried it all, you name it; spicy food, sex, bouncing and figure eights on exercise ball, primrose oil, long walks, daily dates, strong raspberry leaf tea, pressure point massages, rest and naps. Am I missing anything? I didn't think I would want to move things along medically until the 42nd week, but I am at that point now. I feel incredibly heavy, the word "uncomfortable" takes on a whole new meaning. Getting out of bed is rough, my belly literally cannot stretch any more. It is red and itchy. Coconut oil, Burts Bees oil and cocoa butter have not helped one bit. The only thing that has semi helped is Aquaphor. Constipation, hemorrhoids, heartburn, interrupted sleep from having to pee and from hip/pelvic pain and cervical pressure has been just a few of the things I have had to endure. I don't bother picking anything up from the floor, washing dishes because the belly gets in the way, shaving, painting my toe nails, and now I only wear slip on shoes. Putting pants on is a challenge too. Going upstairs, walking anywhere really, is fine as long as I'm as slow as a snail. I realize there are far more worst things in life, but this is my vent. Let's talk about the realities of pregnancy, why not? The baby movements and kicks felt cool, It is amazing to know there is a little life inside me, but now they are borderline painful. My abdomen muscles just feel overstretched.
The nice thing about last week and this week: hubby is home with us. Lily will be on a school break for the next two weeks so having him home is great. It feels strange not cooking or cleaning as much as I normally do, but Matt has been doing it all. Not going to lie, it is nice. :) He normally cleans after dinners anyway, but the fact that I can put my swollen feet up while he cooks since he is home is pretty awesome.
We just came back from Winterfest at Great America, it wasn't as crowded as I expected. The lights were beautiful, and Lily enjoyed herself. She loves it there, it is a special place because it is where Matt takes her on their daddy-daughter dates. I love that she will have those memories with him. She absolutely adores him and it makes my heart so happy. Hopefully tonight's walk has perhaps jumpstarted something. But I have been saying that for several days.
My latest sweets obsession: Trader Joe's Dark chocolate covered peppermint Joe Joe's. Oh.My.Goodness. Peppermint and chocolate together? Yes, please.
I have an appointment with my OB tomorrow morning. To get a membrane sweep or not? The thing of it is, I do not want to be induced, and at 41 weeks I am made to feel that continuing with this pregnancy may not be the best decision to make due to baby's size. Believe me, it is tight quarters in there so I can only agree. I wanted nothing more than to let him come on his own, but if the sweep helps me go into labor I am all for it. However, I understand it may not work and I will only feel uncomfortable or even be in pain after it. I will sleep on it, and go with the first thing I decide.
I hope that the next time I update, baby boy will be here with us.
