I don't know why it's surprising to me that I'm still hanging on at 40 weeks with my second baby. Everyone said "oh, second babies come faster, sooner"...blah blah. WRONG. Well, wrong so far. At my 39 week appointment there was zero news to speak of as usual. Closed and high cervix with no dilation. It just messes with my mind. I am not sure what it is about my body that refuses to understand that 40 weeks is about the time to start releasing the baby! Maybe I don't produce a hormone that other people do that makes the body start to do it's thing? I got a a chiropractic adjustment this morning, stim on my shoulder and a prenatal massage this afternoon- not to mention a pressure point pedicure yesterday. My next step is acupuncture, red raspberry leaf tea and evening primrose oil to get things going. And I know I should try doing "other" things with M, but we are both so exhausted the thought of it makes me cringe. Sorry, baby ;)
Other than waiting for Mr. Sean, starting maternity leave on Monday was the best thing ever. I wrapped up everything at work February 28 and left the office feeling so free last week. Of course, my first "official" day on maternity leave was a snow day for Luke's school so we were home together and I was exhausted, but we got through it. The last few days have been bliss and I have gotten so much done! I have lunched with friends and my parents, and the next few days I'm not going to leave the house. Two of my girlfriends are pregnant and due this summer- one just found out she's having a boy, and the other is having a girl. It is such an exciting time for everyone and I can't wait to go to more baby showers this summer while I'm off. I'm going to be so spoiled and I know going back to work is going to be harder this time than it was last time. I already know that. And the fact that I'm never going to have another maternity leave / "vacation" again makes me really sad. BUT- let's not go there. That's a long time away and we have a lot of basement work to do on the house so we need every penny. But maybe we can revisit "part time" or even another company because my company is probably going to work me into the ground when I go back. I feel like it's going to be punishment for being out so long.
Today I am so grateful to be sitting with my feet up and just relaxing until my 40 week appointment today. I am not expecting much.
Baby Sean we can't wait to meet you!! These are our last few days as a family of 3 and the time was so fleeting! I am so happy to be graduating to a family of 4 and you are going to be the perfect addition to the Hufford family!
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