Liveblogging from the doctor's office
I'm at the doctor's office for a little while this morning to take a few blood tests. I considered liveblogging this event since I have my work computer and internet access with me but so far, it's been pretty boring. I have spent lots of time in the waiting room and the only thing I can report is that one selfish woman thought it was appropriate to make a number of work-related and personal calls from right here in the crowded waiting room.
So, while I wait, I guess I'll talk more about the pregnancy. As I reported yesterday, it seemed like overnight things had changed with the McNug's movements and the size of my bump. Up until now this pregnancy hasn't really been much of a burden and I am concerned it is now going to get in my way.
My mysteriously strong dreams continue. Two in the past few weeks have been so intense that the beating of my heart actually woke me from my sleep. The first time, my heart was beating so fast I thought it might rip through my chest. The second time was more mild, but still pretty intense in its own right. For the past two nights, I have again woken up in the middle of the night but not because of nightmares. It's generally to take a trip to the bathroom and when I return to bed, I can't fall asleep for a really long time. During that time, my mind tends to wander to not-so-constructive topics like how painful D-day is going to be, my nervousness about how I will have to care for something so needy on so little sleep, etc. I hope this passes.
So, while I wait, I guess I'll talk more about the pregnancy. As I reported yesterday, it seemed like overnight things had changed with the McNug's movements and the size of my bump. Up until now this pregnancy hasn't really been much of a burden and I am concerned it is now going to get in my way.
My mysteriously strong dreams continue. Two in the past few weeks have been so intense that the beating of my heart actually woke me from my sleep. The first time, my heart was beating so fast I thought it might rip through my chest. The second time was more mild, but still pretty intense in its own right. For the past two nights, I have again woken up in the middle of the night but not because of nightmares. It's generally to take a trip to the bathroom and when I return to bed, I can't fall asleep for a really long time. During that time, my mind tends to wander to not-so-constructive topics like how painful D-day is going to be, my nervousness about how I will have to care for something so needy on so little sleep, etc. I hope this passes.
posted by Jamie at
9:46 AM
1 Comments:
Darling - this is the myth of delivery...it's not as bad as people tell you. I was in labor FOREVER with Henry, but even then, it just wasn't that bad. While I tried to maintain my "natural birth" virtue, I caved and got the epidural (get the lowest dose, it dulls the pain but does not render you numbs for days afterwards). I must tell you...with this baby, I have already told my doctor that I would like my epidural as soon as I arrive please. Plus, you will be so in love with your daughter when she arrives that the pain is pretty much obsolete. Also, you will once again be able to sleep on your tummy, when you sleep, which for me was a HUGE reward for the labor! I think the scariest part is not knowing what it is going to be like and so it is really easy to scare ourselves during that post-pee awake time in the middle of the night. However, know that it will be fine and so will you - and this from a woman with NO pain tolerance! Okay, sorry for this epic post. I love you and you will do great and a bit of pain builds character, right?
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