Only THREE more weeks until Kayleigh's due date!
Like Justin said before, we attended childbirth classes this weekend. I was a little hesitant to go and didn't really think they would be worth it. Boy was I wrong! I am so glad we went! The classes really answered a lot of what-if questions I had and I think they really helped Justin to see what I'm going to go through. I think guys (before their wives have a baby) think labor is no big deal, but man those videos sure do show them otherwise. And it was cool meeting other couples...you probably really get to know one another if you take the 12-week course. We weren't the only procrastinators...two other couples due before us were there. Talk about waiting till the last minute!
The one big question I still have concerning labor is....when will I KNOW it's time? I know that I'm supposed to call my doctor when contractions are 3-5 minutes apart and lasting 45 seconds to a minute. Oh, and they are strong enough that I can't talk through them. But when will I know labor is starting? What does a contraction feel like? I wish there was a sure sign of labor beginning....did you know only 30% of women experience their water breaking before labor begins. I guess I'll just have to wait and see. Everyone tells me I'll just know when it's time, so I guess I will.
I just can't wait to hold my Kayleigh! I can't wait to bring her home and start life with her. I can't wait to feed her, change her little diapers and dress her in all the cute little clothes she has. Most of all I can't wait to see what God will teach me through her. How will I change because I am Kayleigh's mom? What lessons will come from raising her? I really can't wait to see Justin as a daddy. There's something really cool about watching your husband being transformed into a father. I have a feeling I'm going to have to steal her from him so she can eat! Something tells me he's not going to want to let her out of his arms. I mean you should see him with the dog.....yeah he's a softy, but don't tell him I said so. (I'm probably in trouble now)
One more week of work! Yea! Have a great weekend everyone!
1 comment:
You won't necessarily know. "False" labor is a pretty common thing...even among 2nd and 3rd and 4th (you get the picture...) time moms. Those warm-up contractions can be pretty tricky and really, the only way to determine between warm-up contractions and the real thing is cervical change (which you can't really check yourself at this point in pregnancy!). A good rule of thumb is to have a snack, drink 16 ounces of water, take a warm bath and try to sleep. If none of that causes them to become more intense, chances are they will peter out and it was just a warm-up round. Take some benadryl or drink a little bit of wine and go to sleep. You might wake up in active labor. If you do all of that and they get longer, stronger, and more intense, then maybe it is the real thing. Try the routine again and see what happens. When it's time to go to the hospital, you'll know. You won't feel excited and anticipate the birth...you'll feel very strongly that ITS TIME TO LEAVE. And if your doula is going to be with you while you labor at home, she can help you know when it's time to leave.
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