Quick Update

Another appointment down and unfortunately there isn’t a whole lot to report. I’m doing my best to stay positive, but there’s no denying that I’ve reached that point in pregnancy where I’m just ready to be done. I’m big, uncomfortable, and ready to get my body back. Being pregnant 18 of the last 25 months has been such a blessing, but I’m ready for a break. Unfortunately, even though the last 3 nights in a row I’ve been timing contractions 6 minutes apart for up to 6 hours straight.... there has been no more progression to report. Bummer. I’m trying to stay positive—Makenna is healthy, I’m healthy... I’ll deal with the discomfort. But really?! I wish my uterus would understand I don’t really want all the contractions unless it’s go time. I’ve been through the whole laboring thing before (with no help from drugs), and I’m not really a fan. So uterus, if you’re listening, please leave me alone until Makenna is ready to make her appearance.

They hooked me up to a monitor to make sure she’s handling everything okay at this point, and I’m thrilled to report that she’s doing great. Heart rate is perfect, movement is perfect, no complaints there. The only thing I’m bummed about is that one of the main reasons for doing this is because I’ve been concerned that Makenna’s movements have been VERY spastic during all my contractions and just wanted to make sure she was handling them okay, but of course, the monitor for my contractions wasn’t working. Ugh! I know there isn’t anything to worry about because there were no red flags indicating any distress, but still, it would’ve been nice to have my worries completely put to ease. I would’ve loved to see the correlation between my contractions and her heart rate and movements. They also did a quick ultrasound... and by quick I mean they put the doppler on my belly, saw what they needed and were done. She’s head down, so that’s good news too.

All in all everything is great and at least there’s an end day in sight. I’ve got 13 days to enjoy every second of my little man and to spend as much time with my lovely little family of three.