Late last night the contractions seemed to pick up a little speed, and definitely intensity. I was able to get to sleep around 1am and at that time they seemed to be about 7 minutes apart, but I wasn't keeping very close track. I think I only timed a few. I woke up about 3:30am still feeling them. Now I can not only feel them in my back but at times radiating down my legs. Score! And Yikes! They are still not very close together, about 7-10 minutes... but it almost seems like sometimes I have a mini one in between? I really need to get back in bed and try to get some more sleep in case this is the real deal but I might be getting too excited to sleep. Oh, and it is snowing! Fun!
So... I think things are moving along, albeit SLOWLY. Eric is threatening to take me to the fairgrounds today for the pool/spa and barbecue show if we aren't headed to the hospital. Someone at work told him that their wife's dad took her to an RV show when she was pregnant and she went into labor after climbing in and out of motor homes all day. Not sure how that would apply to pools and barbecues but at least walking around would do me some good. I'm starting to feel hopeful that at least we won't make it to my appointment with Dr. H on Monday morning!
Oh, here comes another contraction now. Just 6 minutes from the last one. Whew. Short and sweet though. I wanted to mention for the record that Seth has been extremely active in the last 7 hours or so. He moves all around and boy is he getting STRONG. It amazes me that my water doesn't break he flops around with such gusto at times!
Ok I'm going to try to go back to sleep. I hope I wake up to a nice blanket of snow and excruciating pain. Wish me luck!
2 comments:
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh! I'm so excited! Every time I wake up in the middle of the night to pee, I check my phone to see if you've texted. And the first thing I check on my laptop each morning is Preggo My Eggo and Facebook. You are doing an awesome job of keeping those of us who love you updated -- thank you! I also had a dream that I got to your house and when you opened the door, you were wearing a gorgeous, soft, cream-colored sweater and you said, "A contraction started at 7:01. Come help me time them." In my dream I was so thrilled to get pictures for you!
Okay, I am going to be praying hard for you all weekend ... for strength, endurance, peace, calm, health, nice nurses, quick labor, a good birthing suite, adrenaline to help you sail through ... just the perfect story of Seth's big arrival. It kills me that I am so far away and can't love on you guys but prayer is the next best thing.
You are already an amazing mother and I know Eric is an awesome dad. Seth is privileged to be your son. And there are so many people who just cannot wait to see his face. Love you, Manda.
Thanks for the update! I'm sitting here remembering what it was like timing those contractions, wishing they would get closer together, wondering how much longer...
So excited for you! I feel it in my blood. I'm thinking a January 10th Bday for your little boy! But then he is definitely one to do things his own way on his own timeline, isn't he? He's going to have quite the little personality!
I'll be checking back about a million more times today. :)
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