Patience is a Virtue

Patience is a virtue, but for a pregnant woman looking forward to the birth of her first child, patience becomes an elusive prize. At my 38 week check-up, my doctor informed me that I was 3 cm dilated and he could feel Charlotte's head. The next day my...to keep this PG...lady cork came out. It seemed that I was on my way to having Charlotte within the next week. Even the gals in the doctor's office doubted I'd make it to my next appointment. Well, I made it and I am still 3 cm dilated and 75% effaced. If I had made it to 5 cm, I wouldn't be writing this post right now; instead, I'd be justifying the reason my parents drove from Sacramento a week early. Now, I have to have Charlotte within the next 24 hours, or wait until Monday when my doctor returns from a Medical Missions Conference. I know, I know...I don't get to make that decision. So for now I'm in this vicious loop of wanting to meet my daughter now and wanting to wait until Monday so my doctor will deliver her. Who knew I could ride a roller coaster this late in my pregnancy.


Pregnancy Stats: 39 weeks
Mood: Pick one. I'm sure I've had it.
Health: More heart burn in the last 2 weeks than my entire pregnancy combined. Plus, I've felt more nauseated than any other time in my pregnancy...I think it's all the Braxton Hicks.
Food: Lost my appetite about a week and half ago. I try to be good, but I just don't care anymore. More chocolate delight please...
Energy: Like the ocean's tide, it ebbs and flows. Overall, I run on about 3/4 of a tank.

39 Weeks Pregnant