Today was my 37 week appointment! I'm really getting close! And I've made my 38 and 39 week appointments and hopefully, she won't come too late and I will only have these two! That is so exciting to think I will only have two more appointments.
The last two have been a bit stressful because last week I scheduled Caleb's very late 4 year old checkup and they wanted him to get FOUR shots and have blood drawn for an anemia test. We went to get the shots done first because the line was shorter. He got two shots and completely flipped out. Two ladies tried to help me hold him down, but I couldn't take it! I felt like we were torturing him! So, I told them I bring him back later. But, it's just as well, because I think that's way too many shots to be giving such a little body all at once. Today, I tried to get his blood drawn, but he was so traumatized by last weeks shots, that he flipped out again. So, Shane is going to take him to get the shots and the blood drawn in about a week or so. I'll be glad when that's over.
Next week should be must better since there won't be anything with Caleb to take care of and my mom will be coming to help again. Did I mention how nice it is to have someone help? It's still a little strange for me, but I'm trying to getting better at letting people help.
So, at my appointment today, I found out that I have GBS. I hesitated telling you all, since I'm a little embarrassed, but really, it's nothing that can be helped, so I'm not sure why I'm embarrassed. Anyway, it's no big deal in the way that they will just give me two doses of antibiotics at the birth. But, it is a big deal in the way that I have that 1.5 hour drive to the hospital and if I don't get the antibiotics, there's a possibility that Ana could get really sick. But, no sense in worrying, especially since my labor lasted *so* long with Caleb.
I'm a little disappointed that I have to be administered antibiotics though. It's bad enough that I'll have the epidural and pitocin... and now my body will have another medicine. It all seems so unnatural and I'm not entirely comfortable with the idea of Ana getting exposed to all of that. Maybe it'll be just enough incentive for me to make it without the epidural. Oh, how I would love, love, love if I could manage to go without it.
I told the doctor about all the Braxton-Hicks contractions I've been having and she said "Oh! Maybe they've been productive." But when she checked my cervix, she said there was absolutely no sign of labor and she didn't think anything was going to happen any time soon. But, I'm not disappointed really, because I don't see any reason why she would come early. She seems quite happy in there and I'd rather have a bigger, more sturdy baby to care for.
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I had GBS, too. My docs were so nonchalant about it that I didn't even know about it until the day before I went in to be induced. So...there's that.
Darn that the BH contractions have been unproductive, but I agree about a bigger, more fully developed babe.
Can't wait for the next update.
The 4-year shots were very stressing to say the least for Sarah, too. They gave her stickers and a book and candy to make up for it. I'll do it differently wi the next three kids. That must have been distressing to go through.
Poor you and poor Caleb. That sure is a lot of shots to endure, and for you to have to watch it too. The bright side is Shane will take him and then he will be done for a while right? I am so glad you are almost there with your pregnancy! It was interesting reading about GBS, at least it seems to be something that has a simple solution. I am sure you will make it to the hospital in time and everything will work out, especially since everything else lately has worked out with the move an everything. You are on a roll! I hope you have a relaxing time while Caleb is enjoying the movie! Do something relaxing for yourself! You deserve it!
Joanna - I don't feel like such a freak, now that I know you had GBS too :) And I didn't know you had Sarah get the shots, cause I just remember your discussion on the blog about possibly not doing any shots. Didn't it just make you want to cry to see her so upset? ugh. I hate shots.
Kainoa - You make a good point about everything having worked out so well up to now! I think you are right, and things will also work out with getting to the hospital on time.
Yeah, she got those shots before I did all that research on them. Rachel, Lily and Anna will all be delayed with the shots. I don't mind them so much, but so many at once? Sheesh.
I think you've got the right idea Joanna. My mom said something similar also about having so many at once. So, I'm actually glad now that Caleb didn't get all four at once.
I hate all the shots. Andrew didn't get his 6 month ones yet. I'm putting it off for a bit. I did some reading on allergies and asthma since my big boys suffer with that, and there was a lot of evidence that delaying shots is a good idea. My ped tried to talk me out of it, but I didn't get them.
Hopefully your contractions will start to get more productive. I remember when I went for my 37 week appointment and I had been having all these contractions so I was sure I would have dilated more, but nothing. I was so upset! The contractions hurt, and I'd had tons! But, nevertheless, he came in good time anyway!
I've been thinking about you a lot. Hope the end of the pregnancy goes well. I cannot wait to see pictures of Ana on the outside! ;)
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