midwife visit and contraction update

12/11/08

Last night I had strong contractions that were pretty regular and I was not able to get much sleep. I was really starting to think that I was going to have this baby today. I finally got up around four, and took a long hot shower. After getting out of the shower, George gave me a great back massage, and my contractions slowed way down. I was having lots of back pressure all night, and that has continued on throughout the day. I lost some more of my mucous during the night, and this time it was also bloody. I have continued to have contractions all day, they have just not been as regular as last night, but let me tell you, they have not been pleasant. : )

My mother in law came over this morning to watch Owen so that we didn't have to take him to my appointment. This was such a big help for us. When I arrived, I got hooked up to the monitor for another nonstress test. I am normally hooked up for about 20 minutes, but this time I was on there for more like 35 minutes since Beth was over at the hospital delivering a baby. Once Beth got back to the office, she said that the baby looked great. I told her I thought my amniotic fluid level was still up since my belly felt taught again like it had before the level dropped down a few days ago. She thought my belly looked fuller as well. We decided that if I was still pregnant on Monday that I would have another ultrasound to check the fluid level, and another nonstress test. I am starting to feel like I am in that office everyday. Tomorrow is a full moon, and many people swear that helps throw women into labor. I guess we will see!