Officially overdue. I am starting to go nutso. I am honestly beginning to wonder if this baby girl is ever coming out.
It's funny how things come full circle. I remember when we were in the 2WW after our IVF, I was analyzing every single twinge, pain and hiccup. And now, waiting so desperately for labour to start, I find myself doing the exact same thing. "My back hurts - does this mean labour is starting? I feel nauseous - does this mean labour is starting? I think I felt a BH contraction - does that mean labour is starting?" And unfortunately, the answer thus far has been a resounding NOPE NOT YET.
I have to keep telling myself that no matter what, come hell or high water, my doctor won't let me go more than 10 days overdue, so I will be induced by August 27th. I just really hope it doesn't come to that as I understand that induction is not the best for the baby. I really want her to decide it's time to be born on her own. Like how about today? Today's good for me!
Yesterday I went to West Vancouver with my parents to visit my 93-year-old aunt and then go for lunch and a walk. The trip was unbearably hot in the car, and while I appreciated the chance to get my mind of things, I was really uncomfortable. Our walk had to be short because I was having so much pelvic pressure that it was actually painful to be walking around. I took that as a good sign.
I suppose this desperation to get things moving is Mother Nature's way of making labour - probably the most painful experience a woman can endure - sound appealing. You'd think I'd be more scared of pushing something the size of a cantaloupe out of my vagina, but here I am looking forward to it big time. Bring it on!
(and soon please!)
THE EXCITING ADVENTURES OF A GIRL AND HER POLYCYSTIC OVARIES, FINALLY PREGNANT AFTER PLAYING THE GAME FOR SUCH A LONG TIME...
UPCOMING APPOINTMENTS
- Sunday August 17th - BABY'S DUE DATE!!!
WHAT A TRIP
- 14 Years Old - Diagnosed with PCOS
- 2000 - Met my true love
- 2002 - Married my true love
- 2003 - Moved to Canada from Seattle
- 2005 - Onset of Baby Fever
- April 06 - Baby Fever spreads to husband
- May 06 - Threw away the BCPs, started actively trying...I thought it'd be so easy...
- November 06 - Ultrasound showed over 40 cysts on each ovary - started on Metformin 2000mg
- April 07 - First round of Clomid, 50mg - No ovulation
- May 07 - Second round of Clomid, 100mg - Pregnant!
- June 07 - Miscarriage
- Sept 07 - Third round of Clomid, 100mg - No ovulation
- Nov/Dec 08 - IVF - Pregnant! Stick Baby STICK!
- March 08 - Mid-pregnancy anatomy scan - It's a GIRL!
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6 comments:
Sending you laboring thoughts
Once she's here, you won't even remember life without her. The last hard days fade into a distant memory in about two seconds.
And, don't worry, most newborn's heads are really only be around the size of a grapefruit, much more reasonably sized than a cantaloupe :)
You poor thing. Best wishes!
Wow, just back from vacation and thought Maya would be here by now, fo sho! Sorry to hear you are still waiting. I agree with Jenni, you won't remember this part when she arrives! Best of luck!
Man I had high hopes that when I looked at your blog this AM that you'd be in the hospital..bummer!!Maya please come out Mommy and daddy are SSOOOO ready :)
Hi! I have been following your blog because we were due around the same time. I ended up having my baby 18 days early! I wanted to let you know that my water broke three days after losing my mucus plug. By the time I got to the hospital I was already 3.5 cm dilated! So there is hope that you will go soon! Good luck and best wishes! I can't wait to see pictures of your precious baby! It will be soon!
Ann
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