I'm so ready to give birth. Now I see why women get anxious in the last month. Waiting... Anticipating... The arrival. It's not just because we want to see our babies. Which, of course, we do. It's because its so uncomfortable in the last month!!!! Breathing is a hard task. Getting comfortable is darn near impossible. The inventor of the lazy boy chair/recliner should be a nobel peace prize winner! That is the only place I can sleep comfortably. Not even my sleep number adjustable bed, which has been my savior during my pregnancy, is doing the trick anymore. Back pain, side pain, pain in my undercarriage...just pain. And this is the EASY part!!!! I just really want my body back.
Due to my lack of comfort as of late, I am rethinking my no drugs stance. At first, I was really thinking, no...no drugs. I don't want to effect the baby. But, after talking to the OB and learning that an epidural will NOT effect the baby...its not sounding so bad. Sure I'll have to wrap my mind around a big a** needle going in between my spine. But, if it means that I can push this baby out with little to no pain, it may be worth it!
I'm not going to rush things though. I am going to take this one day at a time. I want her to be fully developed and if it means suffering for a few weeks I will. I will just focus on other things. I'll do our taxes, study for my personal training examination, clean and cook. I've been banned from driving around alone (and my mother in law as a companion doesn't count), so I'll put my energy into my home and getting the rest that is needed before Zoe arrives.
I will say this. My hubby has been a godsent. He realizes that I'm not superwoman. And, that things that would usually take no time at all, take me forever now that I'm waddling wherever I go and that I'm running on low energy in just about everything I do. He's been amazing. When I complained about not getting enough sleep, he went and bought me this soothing lavender and vanilla bath oil that helps me sleep. For the past few months, he's been sleeping on the couch, giving me the room I need in the bed. And, when I need it, he uplifts my spirits. He has been really great. And, I appreciate him for all that he does.
My girlfriends have been awesome. Giving me advice that's needed because they have been where I am. My mom has been so helpful and she's so excited about her first grandbaby! Even my mom in law who initially was kind of indifferent, seems to be looking forward to the lil one's arrival. My dad calls and gives me advice and advocates for Derrick. And, my cousins have been constantly checking up on me and making sure I'm okay. My grandparents call every so often to see if I'm okay. I mean I just have this group of people who care so much and I have got to thank them all because they have been truly awesome and happy about this pregnancy.
Once Zoe arrives, this blog will convert to the going on of Zoe Nicole Ampy. So, if you want updates on how she's doing, I'll definitely put them all here :)
Bj
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