Yesterday we had our 30 week appointment, which went really well. There really isn't much to report. We're all still doing well and of course, we are getting bigger! I've decided that I'm going to play a little game with myself each appointment. Basically, I'm just going to see if I can guess what the fundal height will be. Last appointment I was at 35cm, so I guessed this time I would be at 38cm. I was right on the money! Getting bigger is not fun, but putting a number on the growth makes me feel justified in my growing pains.
During our appointment, I was being pretty blunt with the midwife about my feelings regarding pregnancy week 30 and on. I'll spare you my list of pregnancy complaints, as I'm sure you've heard them all before, but in short, I'm ready to be done. Unfortunately, it's not time to be done. Ideally, I'll carry on for at least 6 more weeks. Although the midwife I saw hasn't had twins, she is a smaller lady like me, and has had a 10 lb baby! She was very sympathetic to my lack of enthusiasm for where I am at right now. She said that she would rather give birth again than redo that last month of pregnancy! I can't think of anything that could be more uncomfortable and painful than birth, so to hear that she'd rather do that again, than another month 9 was encouraging. No doubt, birth will not be pleasant, but there is at least hope, since for some it's better than being pregnant!
16 years ago
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You're doing a great job, Jamie! This last month is hard, but try to give yourself lots of grace and don't push yourself to do more than you can handle. When you have energy, use it, and when you don't, LAY DOWN! (On your side, with your feet up, of course.)
And as for labor and delivery, it's hard and painful, but I have a feeling you will have wonderful memories, even of the pain. I do, and I look forward to doing it again. It's weird, I know, but it's what God made us for. :)
Anyway, in the mean time, can I do anything for you?
Also labor is for a day and a month is a month....much easier to handle a day of pain than a month. Soon it will be over and you'll forget all about this and know it was all worth it. Sorry you're so uncomfortable. Glad to hear the appointment went well. I forget you have a blog....I hadn't seen the latest ultrasound photos....fun to see the precious "aliens". See you soon.
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Thanks you two for your thoughtful words :) As for now, I don't think there is anything you can do to help, unless you're free and able to perform a c-section this weekend, then we can talk ;)
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