Little Guy Update December 11, 2006
Dan and I attended our first hospital class on Saturday. It was the all day childbirth preparation one. It was definitely a surreal experience.
The one part that sticks in my mind the most happened when we were doing a relaxation exercise. I was lying on my side while Dan massaged my back (that was worth the price of admission right there) while the instructor talked through some relaxation stuff. She told the class to imagine what our babies looked like, to visualize their toes and fingers, etc. Even though I was lying there with my eyes shut, I couldn’t help but let the tears roll down my cheeks.
I had not allowed myself to picture the little guy before then. Sure, I’ve seen him on ultrasound, but that always feels like I’m watching a TV program. I hadn’t allowed myself to actually picture him in my mind before that moment.
In addition to the instruction we also toured the hospital. I thought all of that would help things sink in some. However, even when I was standing there staring through a nursery window at babies who were literally only a few hours old, I could not connect that with what was going on in my belly. I just couldn’t.
It’s not that I’m not excited about meeting the little guy. It’s just that I can’t believe that we could actually get a happy ending like that. Oh, how I want it so much, though.
We still have three more hospital classes to go. Breastfeeding is this coming weekend. Hopefully they’ll help prepare us, but I don’t think they’re going to really make the situation sink in. I guess that’s what delivery day is for, right?
On a slightly different note, I had another appointment with the peri today. Things looked good in there, and the little guy is estimated to weigh 4 lbs, 13 oz. Cervix, placenta, and fluid level looked good, and his echogenic focus was completely gone. He had even turned head down since last time.
The peri is going to make his final recommendation on a delivery date at my next appointment in 4 weeks (which will put me at just over 37 weeks) but we did discuss it some today. From what he said today, it looks like he’ll be recommending an earlier induction than my OB, more like 38 weeks than 39. So….um….that would mean that the little guy could be here in 5 weeks or less. (knock on wood) Holy crap.
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- Author : amanda
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I am so excited about your little guy. It is really getting real now!
How exciting Amanda, I can’t wait until you get to take him home.
I know I haven’t commented much, but I am truly happy for you and Dan. There are still some days that Joe doesn’t feel real to me and he’s 9 months old. The classes and even the birth were a surreal experience. I remember them all, but they were definitely out-of-body-like. Good luck to you. I can’t wait to hear what the next doctor’s visit brings.
So glad the little guy is doing well. I’m 39 weeks today and sometimes it still doesn’t seem real. I broke down and started crying during the “picture your baby” relaxation thing too. Gotta love infertility.
5 weeks. How exciting. It will fly by!
I am truly excited for you and so happy to hear things all look well!
5 weeks! Holy crap indeed! If you’re like I was, you haven’t thought one iota about anything past giving birth. (Other than “he will sleep in there, he will eat, and he will wear clothes.”) Calling it a happy “ending” isn’t quite right, though - it’ll be a happy “beginning”. Your little guy will be even more beautiful and amazing than you imagine. I can’t wait!
Holy crap indeed! Wowee - surreal, yes, yes! Just keep on keepin’ on Amanda - I know it’s still hard even with the end in sight (I got really bad and paranoid toward the end) to keep “those” thoughts at bay, but you’re alright. 5 weeks! How incredibly exciting.
I hope your class doesn’t make bfing seem like a walk in the park - sometimes it’s very hard. My baby latched really well, but it didn’t feel right for about 2 months. Well worth it though because after that it was divine - well, not like chocolate, but a different kind of divine. Ok, sublime, maybe.
So excited for you Amanda!
My guys are four months old and it’s JUST now sinking in. Every morning I wake up and think, Hey, I get to keep them!
I think reality didn’t set in until I heard that first belly laugh from Remy, and possibly not until Syd called me MAMA. I kinda looked around and was wondering who the hell she was talking about! OH…. ME??????? I’m MAMA.
You will be too, I promise.
Yay, Amanda - I can’t believe how soon it’s going to happen! How surreal.
Holy crap indeed! So, so glad to read this, dear Amanda.
Wow, it’s getting so close! So thrilled for you.
Five weeks–incredible, huh? It’s just a matter of time until you can see him, see if what you visualized is anything like the real deal. I couldn’t be happier for the two of you…sometimes good things stay good, you know? Though with IF, I know it’s hard to keep the ‘other’ thoughts at bay. You’re doing a great job though…hope springs eternal :-)
Wow. Just…wow.
You’re doing great, Amanda! Wow, 5 weeks, that is incredible. Wahoooooooooooooo!