Had the standard 38-week doctor appointment this morning -- while it began routinely enough, the ending wasn't what I expected.
First, the doctor examined me and determined that I'm still at 3cm dilated. A little surprising to me, since I jumped from 1 to 3 last week, but it's cool. I'm not really in a rush to go into excruciating labor pains.
But as Dave and I left the doctor's office, I stopped short as soon as we got outside.
Was that... Did my water just... Okay, something weird is going on down there and I want to get to a bathroom, stat.
So, we turned around and marched back into the building where I sent myself to the restroom.
And saw blood.
First thought: Oh my god, are we dying?
Second thought: Well, you did just have an exam, so that probably triggered it. Chill out.
Third thought: God dammit, I wore my La Perlas today and OF COURSE this would happen.
We drove home and I immediately changed. Dave asked if I needed a pad and, let me tell you, it's a depressingly pivotal moment in your relationship when that question comes out. Though, it can also be hilarious when your husband has never really seen a pad before. ("How does this work?" // "You just... sit in it?" // "Jesus Christ, why don't you just wear a diaper?" // Exactly, Dave. Pads are terrible, terrible things.)
I digress.
Anyway, I called the doctor just to see if we should be in panic mode and, turns out, bleeding after an exam can be quite normal. Especially since Baby Girl was still moving around, contractions were nonexistent and I wasn't looking like a crime scene. I'm keeping an eye on everything right now, but so far, so good.
I'm guessing these gross things begin happening to help prepare you and your poor, naive partner for the horrors of labor.
Buckle up, Dave. It's about to get grosser.
Awwww, I was hoping the lack of an update over the last few days meant you had the baby!!! How are you feeling, besides uncomfortable? Thank God Chicago weather has been so mild to us preggos! I just hit 28 weeks today and I can't believe there's still another 12 weeks to go...ugh. How did you have the patience? Lawdy....
ReplyDeleteJust uncomfortable! I've been fortunate enough to work from home (bed), so that's been a big help.
ReplyDeletePatience has never been a virtue for me, so I have no earthly idea how I've lasted this long. It feels like it flew by... I'm guessing yours will too. At least, fingers crossed.
Ugh...pregnancy is the epitome of gross. It's like you're not even a real person anymore. You're just a vessel for this child. Yea it's beautiful and all... but honestly it's ridiculously, super gross. I had a similar thing happen with Abby and completely understand your horror. I also thought I was dying;) Hope you're getting a little sleep. And that the baby comes soon. Don't worry you'll feel soooo much better in a few weeks! (That's how they trick you into having more) haha
ReplyDeleteYeah, the idea of having more and doing this AGAIN sounds like complete and utter insanity, so I've always wondered how women get roped into additional pregnancies. Related: I cannot WAIT to take Zantac out of my diet.
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