No babies yet! There have been many times over the past few days where I was pretty sure they were coming soon, and then, alas, nothing. I have been having periods of lots of somewhat painful and regular contractions, then they die down and just come every once in a while (still 4 or so an hour, but they need to be 6+ to be considered anything, really). They feel different and I think they must be doing something, just not enough, yet.
Meanwhile, I feel HUUUUUUGE. I don't want to complain, as I know its best to get as far along as we can here (currently 35 weeks 2 days) but AHHHHH (see, I am going to anyway)! My stomach is stretched so far, the skin hurts constantly where the stretchmarks are continually growing, yet its also basically numb, too. I have zero clothes that will even cover my stomach, nada, nothing. Even though I am off bedrest, I can't really do much because my belly is just too huge, and hurts because it hangs down with the wieght. I can't even sit upright in a chair, because there is no room for the belly! Still super itchy due to what I think is a PUPPPS rash -- I just CANNOT stop scratching even though I know it makes it worse. It has spread up my back and on my arms. Boo.
At night, I can sleep for about an hour at a time without having to use the bathroom, which is fine, since I am at least getting some sleep! But in fabulous news Emma has slept through the night TWO NIGHTS IN A ROW!!!! This is a major development that I really hope sticks (but won't count on it, as its pretty common for all sorts of regressions when new babies come on the scene).
Next appointment is Weds (or Thursday? I forget) and I have to admit we are hoping not to make it that far. Though its probably good if we did, I know, I know.....
