Feb 26, 2008 14:56
Seriously. This is horrible because I'm just sitting around, every damn day, just waiting to give birth!!!
WTF Liam? It's time to come out.
(Warning: Angry ranting ahead.)
Seriously. There are supposed to be all these "signs" that the baby is coming. I haven't seen a fucking one. The signs:
1. Loss of the mucous plug - Gross, yes. Has it happened - NO. Damn it.
2. Bloody Show - basically nasty goo that has leaked out of you with the bonus of it being pinkish. Has it happened - NO!
3. Lightening/Dropping - the kid drops down into the "birthing canal." Has it happened - who freaking knows. People that see me - say no. My doctor told me that basically he's down as far as possible and if I really wanted to, I could stick my fingers inside me and feel his head. (This creeps me out.)
4. Water Breaking - Has it happened - No because you only have 24 hours to give birth after your water breaks. I wouldn't be bitching about this if my water broke.
5. Nesting - More energy than usual. This is the stupidest thing because I'm still tired with some stuff, my body is obviously achy and crappy. However, I have no idea how you can measure that you've finally entered the "nesting" phase. It's a load of crap. Has it happened - I have no clue.
6. Effacement - Your cervix starts thinning. Has it happened - I don't know. My doctor says she thinks I'm thinning out, but it's not like these other pregnant ladies running around and saying I'm 54% effaced!
7. Diliation - Your cervix starts opening up. Has it happened - I doubt it. I'm apparently still closed for business! Fuck!
8. Contractions - Braxton Hicks and Real Ones. Has it happened - apparently not enough to get me excited. This sucks.
Anyway. Hmph. I'm irritated and just want to give birth. I'm tired of all the stares and looks when I'm out. I'm tired of having my body ache and the pressure of the baby. I know that it's harder once he's out but right now I don't fucking care!
I have to update my books list - I'm going to add all the baby books that I've been reading over the past year to the list. (Hm? Fair to do? I didn't add them to the list last year and I've been reading bit by bit and... damn it. I'm pregnant. I should get the pregnancy hormone break.
liam,
pregnancy sucks when you're 39 weeks,
baby