22-9-2009 - Are you kidding me!

My mood while writing this blog: exhasperated

Had my 39 week appt today. When I got there my contractions were close so they put me on the NST monitor right away. They are now measuring 5 minutes apart. I am in so much pain. I was crying while on the machine and the nurse asked the doctor if they could take me off early so that I could be seen right away. Unfortunately they have to keep you on for 30 minutes. My poor husband just kinda sat there. As helpless as I am right now. He rubs my feet and smiles at me and trys to stay incouraging but at this point we are both so anxious it's rediculous. Then it came time to be checked. I was so sure that after a full week of contractions something would have changed but no not really. I am still only at 1 and 1/2 cm which I swear they only put the half on to be kind. The doc says I am still so high that they can't sweep my membranes. However baby has been doing this strange shaking thing and with all the contractions they decided to send me for u/s. I think the doctor was hoping to find any reason to induce but he is happy and healthy in there. He was so super snuggley. Every organ looked great and this time the tech didn't stop shaking him until she got a partial of his face. Of course my husband had to chime in with his comments. He said he looks like a little piggy, right in front of the tech, I started crying and contracting on the monitor. She was really kind and said he's just smooshed up in there and told my husband that those types of comments aren't helpful for me or for HIS son. And to "cut the crap" I was already going through enough emotional and physical pain. I felt bad for him but it was nice to hear someone say something besides hang in there. So the doc said it could be 48 hours or another week or so :( I am so exhausted and I am trying to keep my head up but it's been really really hard. I hope you are all progressing better then me at this point. I will post his U/S pic but please be kind with your comments. I think he's handsome and can't wait to see him for real.