I’m not sure if it’s a good sign or a bad sign, but for about the last six days I have thought, “I might be having this baby today!” On the one hand, it’s good, because I feel so encouraged each morning about that prospect (and I’m basing it on pretty clear signs from my body). But on the other hand, it’s bad because I keep getting my hopes up only to realize that, no, today isn’t the day I’ll be meeting Baby Apricot. I think I’d be much more content emotionally if I didn’t physically feel like it could be any day.
As far as the signs my body is giving me, I can pretty much check off the list of “are you in early labor?” signs! Baby has dropped, the head is much lower, I’ve started dilating, my contractions are stronger and more frequent (though not regular yet), I’ve had contractions in my lower back that wrap around to the front, I’ve stopped gaining weight and actually lost weight, my joints in my hips are feeling looser, I have had a surge of energy, and I feel excited/anxious with anticipation. BUT, I’ve been having these symptoms since last Tuesday, so who knows? I guess that’s why I’m feeling like it could be any day! Hoping this prodromal labor will turn into the real thing SOON!
As best I can tell (as of writing this post Sunday afternoon), Baby Apricot is in the left occiput anterior position, which is one of the best positions for the start of labor. (Yay!)
Everything is ready (I keep saying this, but it makes me feel good to say it again), so c’mon, baby! We’re ready to meet you!
Things you can pray for us:
-that labor would begin on its own soon if this is the right time
-that I would be able to take things one day at a time rather than looking too far into the future
-that I would have the strength to have another natural birth without interventions and complications
-that the Lord would be glorified in and through our family during the whole labor and delivery
This post has been pre-scheduled, so I guess it’s even possible I’ll be in labor by the time you read it. (Update 8/17: Nope. Same story… went to bed with contractions; woke up with contractions; but nothing is “happening” yet.) You can follow me on Instagram for all the latest updates.
I’m in the same boat with our little man — I’m 38 weeks and feeling the same way you are! Hang in there! This is our first, so I have lots of emotions running high, but we are super stoked to meet Jacob — hopefully sooner than later! =) Praying for you guys!
Thanks, Lindsey! Congrats on your little boy!
You look beautiful!! I’m so excited for you! I’m 2 weeks behind you, but in a whole different place mentally. I’m still trying to pinch myself and realize that this is really happening. 🙂
I pray that each day brings you special joys as you await the birth of this little one! 🙂
Thanks so much, Davene! Excited for you too!