39 weeks and 4 days
Andrew and I went for my 40-week doctor’s visit today. I had a cervix check (not much fun) to see if I’d progressed at all. Apparently not – I’m still not dilated and only a bit effaced. And the baby hasn’t even dropped yet, which usually happens between weeks 38 and 40 in first-time mothers. While this doesn’t necessarily mean I won’t go into labor tonight, I think it might be less of a possibility. Oh well, I could use the extra time to get ready. I wish this nesting instinct would kick in so I could get some work done around the house. Instead, I just feel like vegging out and watching TV, but there’s nothing good on – just reality shows and I hate them.
Anyway, to keep you entertained, here’s a picture of me at Thanksgiving wearing a t-shirt my brother bought for my birthday – “I Beat Anorexia”:
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Great shirt!
Just enjoy the downtime while you can — vegging out in front of the TV will be but a bleary memory soon enough!
Best of luck,
Leah
thanks, Leah!
Hi Jenny, I just followed the link to your blog. Thanks for checking mine. Hey, we’re both 39 1/2 weeks! I started getting contractions around 4:30pm and they’ve been coming every 8 minutes. I wonder if this is it? I’ll be hoping for a beautiful birth for you. –Karli
Hey Karli – nice to hear from you! I hope this is it for you – I’ll be checking your blog for some exciting updates! Good luck!
That shirt is fantastic. Sending baby vibes your way! (My little sister is in labor as I type this. )
p.s. – I’m not sure how I came across your blog, but I love it!
Hi Jenny, It wasn’t it…they went away after 4 hours of consistent contractions every 8 minutes. The waiting continues….how are you feeling?
Love the shirt, Jenny! Too funny. I’m also sending you lots of baby vibes. The memory of being 40w and then some is still etched in my memory, so my heart goes out to you! I’ll be checking in for more updates.