It's alright: since my doctor is on holiday until next Monday, I'm fine with it - at peace, even. Certainly more than I was before he left, and we had those "crucial two days" in which he would still be able to deliver me if I gave birth.
Now, if I went into labor, I'd probably hang around until the last minute before going into hospital. I'm pretty confident I'd still get my VBAC if I did that, and I'm calm about it. How else can I be, really? Can't panic about it.
Isobella is beautifully active still, if in some funny positions. Her head bobs up and down - sometimes she floats high and at an odd angle; sometimes low and determined to scrabble her way out. Altogether I am fairly certain I'm going to birth a baby well over 8lb at the end of this. If so, she'll be the heaviest baby born in this family for two generations! Clearly once again, the little baby socks I bought aren't going to fit her giant feet... Ah well!
I feel good otherwise. Last night I had some really amazing feelings in my pelvic floor as Isobella just battered against it like a bull! Made me leap out of bed twice! I suppose that's a good thing though. Here she is as I type, moving about actively but not quite so crazily.
I am keeping occupied by cleaning, cooking, baking and more cleaning. Our washer outlet pipe got blocked with ice yesterday evening, which took until midnight to get thawed out again with a heater. The chunk of ice went through the pipe with a "thunk" and then finally, the washer would drain. This morning I have dry hands from wringing out the washing that was soaking in the washer last night. Also, the car wouldn't start on two occasions in the last four days - too cold. Today, it did start, with some resistance. I am trying to keep it running every ten-twelve hours at least, to make sure that if I DO go into labor, we have a running vehicle to get me to the hospital! Ah, the joys of birthing in the winter in MN...
Well, that's it for now. Not such an exciting update, but as ever, pics to show you how I'm looking!
13 comments:
good on you! Nesting, eh?
Here's to a great VBAC!
xx Ines
Jay you simply embody serenity right now, I don't know how you can sound and look so peaceful. I want you to have that baby RIGHT NOW so that I can stop being anxious for you...LOL. Still waiting, trying to be patient and wishing you the best for Isobella's birth. Hugs
So glad you're still feeling well. You look gorgeous!!
I found your blog through MDC (I am channelofpeace there and hang out on the VBAC forum) and just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you! Hoping everything goes smoothly and for a safe and healthy birth of your new little daughter!
Thinking of you tonight xxxxx
I have been following your blog for a while now. You write so well. Thank you for inspiring me to become a more thinking and kind human being. You look calm and radiant. I wish you happiness with your new baby girl. (incidentally, my little darling Annie came on her due date, right on cue. I was in complete denial, as my other daughters had been late! Denial was good, as I put it down to the huge tub of ice cream I had consumed earlier in the day. I could deny no more when her little face was staring up at mine!)
Looking great! Good luck :D
Jay you amaze me. Love the belly! I hope you can feel my prayers for you radiating across the cosmos. I can't wait to hear your VBAC story, and to see pictures of you holding your precious girl on the outside.
Waiting with you, thinking about you. I'm not quite as calm though. :)
your belly is beautiful, and you look radiant. i cannot wait to read your first post telling us all how beautiful and perfect, pink and crying she is!
Thinking about you and little babe Isobella!
just checking in see how you are...
love and a big hug
Ines
Is it safe for us to assume that Isobella has joined your family and you are all too blissed out in love to update a blog? I assume so!
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