36 weeks
Has anyone else noticed that the baby ticker on my blog says I only have 25 days until this baby comes? Not to mention that it could be earlier than that? Was anybody as terrified as me at the thought of giving birth?! I think it's not knowing what to expect that gets me. And no matter how many people tell you what it was like for them, you still just can't know. The good thing, though, is that I'm getting so uncomfortable that my fear is lessening by the day. Luckily sleep hasn't been an issue, but I'm so ready to be able to move around without this protruding belly!
Troy and I are so excited for this little girl to get here! The nursery is complete minus a few decorations and we only have a handful of small things we still need to get. All I need to do now is get my Christmas shopping done, pack a hospital bag, and wait. I've seen plenty of lists of what to bring to the hospital, but if you have something you loved having with you or wished you would have had with you, I would love to know.
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You are so close! The moment that terrified me was when the nurse told me I was completely dilated and ready to have the baby. So crazy. But you will do just fine. Honesty I don't even remember much about the actual labor--just that it wasn't nearly as bad as people told me it would be. It's such a special time and you and Troy will do great. Is anyone else going to be with you?
Make sure you take maternity clothes to the hospital.... I hate maternity clothes but your belly will not be back down to it's normal size for a few weeks. You will do great, just listen to what the nurses tell you, they will guide you through everything. I am having our kid in ten days and I am freakin' out cause we are going to have two. Good luck!
I was terrified of HOW I was going to go into labor... would my water break, would I have contractions for 4 days and get sent home from the hospital a few times, ??? Anyway, it was PERFECT for me. Hardest thing I have EVER done, but WAY BETTER than I had expected it to be. For us, it was actually the COOLEST thing we have ever experienced. It's crazy, but it is AMAZING! I used the mirror and LOVED it... and will use it will my next pregnancies. It might not be the thing for you, but you could try it and see. It helped with motivating me to push cause I could see his head... and not just feel it ya know. (graphic, sorry ha ha). For the hospital: SO GLAD I had my own pillows, the hospitals suck! And I didn't bring maternity clothes, but I did bring and wear sweats/PJ pants and a robe. It was easy/quick for nursing, but I had my robe over the hospital gown or over a big T shirt. I also was so glad I had my own chapstick and Lotion! I put on tons of chapstick during labor, weird huh. :) You will do awesome. Seriously, once you're actually there, it seems so surreal, but it is so natural too that you will be great!!! Can't wait for you guys to have her here! it is the BEST! sorry for the novel
You are so cute!! I love your belly! :) I was just thinking the other day that you are almost due! I bet it is scary though to think about giving birth. You will do great though! I am so excited for you!!
I will just say that I am excited to meet your sweet baby girl!
Aww I'm so excited for you guys!!
I can't think of anything I wished I had with me at the hospital. I think I was just thrilled my husband was able to be there!
You will do great, it's such an amazing experience! I will agree with a previous poster that a mirror really helped me "see" what I was doing, and whether or not my pushing was productive. Good luck!!
I can't believe the big day is getting so close!! I can't wait to meet your sweet baby girl!! You look so GREAT Amy!! It is kind of a nervous thing, cause you are not sure what to expect, but you are going to do great!! Like other people have said, it is just the most AMAZING experience ever!!
I was nervous...but the pain meds helped! :) The nurses I had were very encouraging and I just asked them to help count when I was pushing the baby out. It helped to concentrate on something else. I wish you luck! You will do great!
You are not alone Amy! I am scared too. But I have a little longer than you. I have about 6 weeks left. I am so excited I found your blog!
So crazy! I can't wait to meet her when she comes. Some suggestions on what to bring to the hospital... oh wait, I have none! You will have to learn for me and then pass your wisdom on... someday... in the far future.
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