So you know that really awkward last stage of pregnancy? Well I'm in it. You know, where none of your maternity clothes fit, but you don't buy more because you'll only be this huge for another few weeks. You oh-so-carefully roll over in bed for fear of pulling a ligament in your giant abdomen. Every time there's stormy weather in the forecast you think, "Hey maybe I'll go into labor!" You barely manage to bend down, which makes life tricky when you also have a toddler or other kids running around. Every time you have a contraction you pray it's progressing you. Ya, you know what I'm talking about. That's where I'm at, and I'm over it.
On Monday I'll be 38 weeks along. Jax and Lilian are going to be about 18 months apart. Also we believe I have an irritable uterus this time around (tons of fun contractions that do NOTHING). I've been pretty active this pregnancy so all the factors point to me not going to my due date. Though at the beginning of pregnancy I was still expecting to go to due date because I had Jax 3 hours before his due date and both of my grandmothers basically had all their children on their due dates. I was totally fine with it until I finished my crazy sewing projects... and then got to this awkward stage... blah.
Last Saturday I had a false labor because of the combination between my irritable uterus (isn't that such a great term lol) and the cervix softener my midwife put me on. After we realized it was false labor I've been doing my darndest to NOT think about labor or when the baby will come. Sure, I got a calling at church that I feel WAY under-qualified for and therefore have to dedicate a bunch of time to everyday (Relief Society pianist), and that helps, but I still keep thinking, "Hey it's getting close to the weekend, which would be great if I went into labor now because Josh wouldn't need to take time off work!" I guess I'll just try to be patient (never one of my strong points, need I mention) and keep trying to distract myself... Any suggestions?
My only idea to pass the time and keep from going crazy is to make a "fun list". Think of something fun or exciting that you could do (or eat!) every day until your due date, even if it's just sitting down during Jax's nap and watching a movie or TV. Get Josh on board, too! Have him offer to watch Jax while you take a legit bath and just soak and relax as one of your things on your list. That way, you have something little to look forward to every day, rather than one BIG thing to look forward to in a week or two. :)
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