I had a doctor's appointment yesterday. I am dilated 1 cm and the baby is still very low. The doctor figures the baby is already lower than Beckett ever was (darn big head!) so we're hopeful this baby will enter the world through the birth canal.
That being said, I am terrified of giving birth. About a month ago Chad and I took a refresher birthing course, and I left the class more confused than I started. Since our last experience resulted in a c-section, the instructor really couldn't say if I would have a delivery similar to a first-time one (think drawn out labor) or a faster moving delivery that seems to happen with subsequent births. And there's a chance for a repeat c-section if I fail to progress like last time. I feel like I could better prepare mentally if only I knew!
Everyone is saying how the baby could come any day now, but I am perfectly fine waiting until February 21st or longer if necessary.
14 years ago
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Oh, Tali, I know that you like to have everything planned out, but each and every pregnancy and delivery is unique unto itself, and that is a great part of the whole experience.
I feel confident that you will do just fine, and Chad will be there for you, and whatever way your baby enters this world will be the way it was meant to be. I always found that focusing on something in the room when the labor gets more intense was very helpful to rise above it. (one time it was the "Zenith" emblem on the tv above the bed)
Take care and hug sweet Beckett for me!
I always thought I'd have no fear at all if someone had just told me, "You will give birth on December 11. Labor and delivery will last 13 hours." It's the unknown that is terrifying! I finally had to start projecting beyond it - reminding myself that whatever happened during labor, at some point it WOULD end and the baby WOULD be here. This could end up being a super easy labor and delivery. You are going to do a great job!!
It's hard not knowing.... but just believe that it will go whichever way it's supposed to, and that you'll do fabulous! That little baby will show up and you will forget you ever worried!! Keep us posted! I am so excited for you!!
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