Hi friends! I'm sorry I've been away so long! No, I haven't been giving birth...I've been doing all the things on my "things to do before the baby comes" list. You know, putting baby stuff away, organizing, obsessing over thank you notes, resting, eating cheeseburgers...the necessities. This past Sunday was spent having false labor through much of the day (contractions both painful and non-painful with a side of nausea) so I can't help but wonder if the time is coming soon! I'm already 36 weeks, so she'll be here soon enough anyway, right? There's only 27 days left until my due date. Physically, I'm feeling awful...just in a lot of pain in my hips and pelvic area. I think my pubic bone has separated a little so it cracks at night when I try to roll over. This is not an enjoyable sensation by any stretch and it's not an area I'd ever imagine to generate a cracking sound. I have to say a little prayer before I roll over each time at night because the pain will be bad. BUT, it's all worth it of course. Break both my arms and legs if needed; I will handle it if it means my little one is coming and is ok. Little P checked in well at her latest NST. Her heart response seems to be getting better and better...she's so reactive to her movements. I hope she'll be athletic like her father. I was athletic as a kid, but who knows where that went to. She has a good chance to get his genes that have a penchant for sports. I don't know if she'll play football like he did, but hey, whatever floats her boat. After the NST yesterday I came home and went outside on the front porch in the rain to see why the mailman's truck was parked in my driveway (it was as if he was hanging out there or something). He was driving away down the street by the time I'd found myself having fallen down the full flight of wooden steps. I slipped up at the top and tumbled backwards and sideways the whole way down to the sidewalk (about 10 bumps and tumbles). Miraculously, I did not hit my belly. The rest of me was banged up a bit but I didn't break anything and am ok. But of course, it was BACK to labor & delivery to get another check up and another NST. Not more than 2 hours after my last one! I've now been in every labor& delivery room at the hospital and quite prefer room 2. Not that I'll get to pick, but I can hope! Little P. tested just fine and everything has been great. Such drama! I have to say it was terrifying to think Little P was in danger. One of the worst feelings in the world. I was hysterical at first, not because of the fall and my own pain, but because of the unknown. Because of the terror that I was unable to protect her. I'm just so relieved it all ended up just fine. I'd now like to strap myself to a bed and quarantine myself until she gets here. I can't take any more near misses like that. It's bad enough that when I drive I feel like every car around me is a potential missile coming after me. I find myself yelling "bitch" and "dirty bastard" at everyone in their cars who commit the tiniest infractions...all because it might endanger my unborn. I've gone off the deep end a bit, I will admit. But that's ok. I am allowed for now... so if you see a crazy-eyed woman in a white Honda Pilot, try to be understanding. She's a little worried, over-protective, and sleep-deprived...(much like most driving women today). Her belly happens to be crammed in front of the wheel, her pelvis feels like it has been smashed with a giant mallet as her crazed and plentiful hormones hold a frat party and that makes all the difference between them and her. Be gentle, you never know when you will encounter her or one just like her.
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This post is both funny and scary: how do you manage :)?? I understand how you must have been feeling. I slipped when I was 3 months pregnant and I cried just afterwards for the reasons you said (unable to protect her etc.) but it turned out fine. I'll send you a photo if I find your email somewhere!
Well, I have not been reading you for long but what suspense now! I was sure you had given birth these days (than God not on your doorstep).
You look great! Not long now!
And it's impossible to avoid those "Mama Bear protecting her Baby Bear" impulses.
Oh how this post made me smile...of course the women who almost came into your lane deserves any obsenities that you have thrown her way :). Glad you are okay from your fall, thankfully we end up gaining enough weight to cushion us and our unborn little ones.
I'm five weeks behind you, but I have those same worries every time I get in a car these days. Shouldn't they know I'm pregnant?! Glad everything is okay -- I, too, was sure you were on your way to delivery.
I'm starting to feel aches in the pelvis area too, especially when I heave myself out of bed in the morning.
Less than 4 weeks to go for you!
What a small world- I was checking out some Design Blogs and there was Little P's room as one of her inspirations!
http://myfavoriteandmybest.blogspot.com/2009/04/monday-color-combo.html
I'm so glad that you and Little P are both okay after the fall. How scary! You look great Meg. Max and I are so excited about her arrival.
You're coming into the home stretch!! All of those aches and pains will be alleviated once your darling girl comes. I know it's hard to enjoy this time but savor it best you can thins will be soooo different in just a few weeks.
oh no! so scary! I hope you are ok, I can imagine you have some nice bruises to show off now! glad little P is ok though :) ick sounds like things are not so comfy for you! you are almost there, sooo close!! hope it flys by for you :)
Oh, dear...be careful! Crazy how the giant belly throws off our center of gravity.....I had a small tumble UP the stairs earlier in pregnancy...but all I ended up with was an allergic reaction to neosporin. It won't be long now, and we'll all get to meet Little P, such excitement! :)
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