Well, I've made it to the 38 weeks mark....or should I say Carter Matthew Gose has made it to the 38 weeks mark. We're very anxious, especially now that we know he's "safe" for arrival. I would feel comfortable with anytime towards the end of next week....so I'm open to anything after July 21st on.
When I went to the Dr. on Wednesday 7/14 he is not making any progress in the coming early department. He hasn't dropped nor have I started any dialation or anything. I go back Wednesday 7/21 and they're going to do another ultrasound to check on his size. I'm hoping he makes a debut shortly after that appointment.
I'm not sleeping well, and I know, I know, the whole God's way of preparing you for a newborn....but I'm good with waking up FOR A REASON!!!!
I'm not a big napper, but lately I've been requiring a nap at least a few days a week. I wish I was getting "banked" sleep, but really I'm just making up for the rough night before. I have gotten to where I take my naps in Carter's room. It's the coolest room in the house.
I really feel blessed to have experienced such an uneventful pregnancy. So many people deal with challenging issues while being pregnant. The only thing I've dealt with is swelling. And it's the good swelling, not the bad swelling. My blood pressure and urine checks have all been good. Swelling + high BP + proteins in urine = pre-eclampsia, which is BAD! I also thought I might have to deal with gestational diabetes...but luckily I skipped that too!
Another funny detail of this pregnancy has been Matt! He has turned into a Nervous Nellie! If I don't answer the phone by the time he calls the house phone and my cell phone....he calls my Mom! This has happened twice in the past week. I tried to explain to him that if something's going on.....he'll know it! My first slip up was when I was headed up to the Dr. I made the mistake of running into Walgreens for all of 5 minutes and the second slip up was when I took a 3 hour nap one day and didn't answer the phone. Both situations warranted a phone call to my Mom.....
Well, I think I need to go take a nap.....but I'll text him and warn him before I lay down!!
