The waiting game (long, sorry)

etoyama · August 2011

First, I must apologize for being such a bummer this week. You've all been so nice and supportive and I really can't thank you enough. I promise this will be my last Debbie Downer post for hopefully a long time! At my follow-up appointment yesterday I found out I have very mild or borderline pre-e. This is good news, because it's not severe, however I am on bed rest until my next appt Tues. My BP is getting higher every day, my hands, feet and face are swollen and tingly. I had a constant headache and am super, super itchy. On top of these annoying but manageable symptoms, I have been having a mini Crohn's flare since Wed which is causing me abdominal pain and nausea. When I told my MW this she took my concerns very seriously. She and I are on the same page that although I am not yet 40 weeks, my body is starting to give out, essentially. She said she hopes that I go into labor on my own this weekend, but if I don't, we're going to talk about an induction next week if things still look like they do now. It's just getting to the point where my health is in too much jeopardy. I'm feeling such a mix of things. Guilty that we may have to end things before 40 weeks, relieved that I won't be stressed over my symptoms anymore, sad that things are deteriorating, happy that I'll be meeting Beep soon. I feel so very fortunate to have been pregnant for this long and I know how lucky I am. I wish I knew how this was going to play out... ok that was LONG. Thank you for reading!

WhiteGarden · August 2011

I just wanted to give you my best wishes for the next week -- hope your health hangs in there until your appointment... and congratulations on the fact that you'll be meeting your little girl soon!

ondjima · August 2011

I hope the week goes by quickly and you start to feel better soon!

msjcordova · August 2011

::hugs::

I really hope things get better! Its hard to not feel guilty for not being able to keep Beep in for 40 full weeks but look how far you have made it! You should be extremely proud of your self and your body!

Please keep us updated!

MrsMAF · August 2011

Aww, hang in there E. You have made it so far that even if you don't get to 40weeks there is no harm in that at all!! So many people go early...plus your health is very important right now, and I'm sure Beep wants to make sure her mama is ok!!!

JennPierog · August 2011

BIG HUGS!

whispergrrl · August 2011

No need to apologize for how you feel, hon. You've had a very rough road through this pregnancy (heck, and even before!). You are entitled to your feelings.

That being said...here's hoping for labor on your own this weekend!! I'm hoping my LO decides to come on her own sometime in the next week too, as I don't want an induction if I can avoid it either. At this point, though....even if you need to have an induction a few days earlier than 40 weeks - you are still term! Sometimes our bodies just won't do what they are supposed to on their own (as all us IF girls know!), and we need a little medical intervention. You have done a wonderful job handling all the curveballs this pregnancy has thrown you. If your doc feels little Beep needs to come a few days early, embrace it and get ready to hold your precious daughter in your arms instead of your belly!

*sending labor dust*

snoangel79 · August 2011

Don't feel guilty about the possibility of delivering earlier than 40 weeks!! I work in L&D and a ton of women go at 38-39 weeks, if your health is starting to suffer you need to get this process going! She is full term, she will be perfect <:

amers83010 · August 2011

I'm so sorry about the pre-e and Crohn's flare, sweetie!! I have to wonder with the Crohn's if your body is shifting in prep for Beep's grand entrance.... I hope it goes back to being quiet very soon!

I know you're sad to have her come before 40 weeks, but you've done SUCH a great job keeping her in for so long and I think you're at a great point in pregnancy to welcome her!!

Hang in there sweets!! Thinking of you!!

Imanurse03 · August 2011

Don't apolgoize! I'm sorry your BP is getting higher and that you're feeling so lousy. I'm sure it's overwhelming for you physically and emotionally.

I'm sorry that things seem to be up in the air right now. Hoping that Beep remains healthy until whenever and however she makes her entrance into this world. You are doing all the right things. Don't beat yourself up! I am excited for you that you'll get to meet your baby girl soon! Hugs!

LCS040209 · August 2011

big ((hugs)), E! You have had many bumps in your pregnancy road and you should not feel guilty at allll. Beep is full term and maybe she just needs a little push!

On a side note, I saw this hand painted sign today in a baby boutique by my house, which read "Beep Beep." It was adorable and I thought about you immediately. I think maybe it is a sign

MSaksa · August 2011

((HUGS)) Hope you're start feeling better and not worse and that things go smoothly and as naturally as possible! Glad Beep has made it this far and hoping you get to meet her soon!!

lyse2143 · August 2011

Sweetie you have NOTHING to feel guilty about!! You've done an AMAZING job growing your little one and being there for her. If she comes a few days early, that is nothing to feel bad about. You just get a few extra days with her! Keep us updated and don't worry about your posts and whether they are debbie downer or not. We're here for you no matter what!

bbakersgirl75 · August 2011

Awww hun! I'm so sorry your going through this huge mix of emotions right now, but it really is an emotional time! Completely makes sense. ((HUGE HUGS) go out to you that this ends for you soon (because of health risks) and you get to meet little Beep beep! We are all here rooting for you and supporting you!!!

jcath · August 2011

I'm so sorry you are feeling bad - please don't worry about complaining. It sounds really unpleasant. I totally think an induction is the right thing to do - it sounds like you body has had enough and you don't want things to get worse.

I had my youngest son at 38 weeks basically b/c my OB was at the hospital anyway and called and said come on over I'm going to break your water. That was all it took, labor started from that and I had no other interventions and had a nice easy natural delivery.

CluckyEV · August 2011

((HUGS)) First of all, don't worry about the not making it to 40 weeks! My friend with 3 kiddos, who was never on bedrest, never made it past 38w. The others I have talked to all said the same. So bravo to you for making it 38&6!!! Second, the last thing you need to go is push your Crohns. Listen to your body. Third (which should be First), is awe for getting to meet Beep Beep! ::whispers:: and being off of bedrest! With all you have been through, I pray that your labor goes smoothly & w/o complications.

BeeBee08 · August 2011

Good Luck! T&P for a safe and healthy week ahead of you. Huge ((hugs))

babylove0511 · August 2011

E! You don't need to be feeling guilty about anything. You have done such a great keeping little miss beep in there. You have had many bumps and challenges and managed to keep things going.

I am so sorry you are feeling miserable and icky and really hope beep makes her debut this week. You can keep on venting, that is what we are here for. (((HUGS)))

kthappy76 · August 2011

You shouldn't feel bad at all about only making it to 39 weeks. That is amazing! I am so impressed with how long you've kept Beep cooking, it's really something to be proud of. At this point, if staying pg is causing you health problems, and yours are nothing to sneeze at, it's better for her to just come out. And you know that now she will be absolutely fine. Best of luck hon!

Echloe · August 2011

You are doing so well. You've put up with so much and Beep is going to turn out perfect. Cut yourself some slack. If you have to induce you'll just get to meet your little girl earlier. There is no shame in that.

diego299 · August 2011

Good luck over the next couple of days and I hope you start to feel better soon.

roselln2 · August 2011

I'm sorry that this is starting up for you especially after all you've been through, but I wanted to let you know that you have done a fantabulous job carrying your LO. Thinking of you, sweetie!

wordslikeswords · August 2011

I'm sorry you're in so much pain and discomfort hon. You shouldn't feel guilty about not making it to 40 weeks! You've done an amazing job and Beep Beep is fully formed in there! I hope you go into labor on your own but I also hope you feel better soon!

Sunshine05 · August 2011

You have done an awesome job at keeping Beep cooking this long! No guilt allowed! She's full term and I know you can't wait to meet her. I hope she makes her entrance very soon!

SweetDahlia · August 2011

Thinking of you hun. You did a great job cooking that baby this far and you have been through so much. She will be here so soon and in the end everything will be okay. Can't wait to see some pics.

leecrystalwed08 · August 2011

Beep Beep is just ready to see you...she doesn't want to wait the full 40 weeks mom!

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