Since I hadn't made a lot of progress by the time I went to the doctor on Monday I decided to try to do something to move the process along. I have a large exercise ball that I've been sitting on, rolling and rocking my hips and bouncing on it. It's supposed to help open the hips and pelvis to make room for the baby to drop and engage. Call me crazy but I swear it's working! Tuesday was the first night I decided to try it and when I changed for bed my belly was noticeably lower than when I got home from work. I'm planning to spend around 15 minutes each evening on it, and hopefully it helps and I'll have made some more progress by my appointment next Wednesday.
On a sad note I'm no longer wearing my wedding ring set :o( I guess I should be glad I was able to make it 8 1/2 months with it. A lot of women don't even make it half this far, but I had really hoped to not have to take it off. Matthew has been very worried the whole pregnancy that I'd get it on one day and not be able to get it off. It's been getting progressively tighter, so I'm not surprised that I can't wear it now, but still disappointed. Sunday was the first day I didn't wear it. I probably could've forced it on, but there again, I didn't want to get it on and not be able to get it off. I was able to wear it to work on Monday, but Tuesday I was back to needing to force it on, so I've just decided to leave it off for the remainder of the pregnancy and the first few weeks after delivery. Thankfully I have some other rings I can still wear, so I don't look like a knocked up unwed mother. It just feels so strange to get ready for work, put my jewelry on and leave my wedding set in the jewelry box. Hopefully it doesn't last too long post delivery!
Well on a happier note, here is this week's belly pic. I don't know if you can tell in pictures or not that the belly has dropped. It's definitely easier to see with a bare belly, but I'll spare you that view! He has been a wiggly little guy this afternoon. I really will miss that feeling after he's here. It's so fun! Well here ya go...37 Weeks - Full Term!
Yay! Congrats on making it to full term. It just doesn't seem possible that he can make his debut anytime now. Hope the ball helps your progression and you get to report some good news after next Wednesday's appointment.
ReplyDeleteHi there Pam, I just found your blog through a comment on BabyCenter.com. I just want to thank you for writing this! I'm at the early decision making process of considering IVF and this blog is a real comfort to me. I love how you describe everything in detail and also share how you are feeling about everything along the way. You are an inspiration to me!
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed following your story (I came across it somewhere in my secondary infertility journey). I am so happy for you and your husband. You are truly blessed and will be a wonderful little family. Best wishes to you!
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