Sep 25 2008
Counting Up
I was wondering what would happen with my baby ticker once I hit my due date (yesterday). The counter was at zero yesterday (see image to the left), but today it’s showing “1 day to go”. I guess the baby ticker creators didn’t take into consideration the late-comers like Baby Champuru and didn’t write that into the program.
Today, I’m not feeling much different from yesterday. The baby still feels like she’s sitting pretty high, right under my ribcage, and I haven’t felt that “lightening” effect that I’ve read about. Supposedly, when the baby drops into position, there’s supposed to be more space to allow your ribcage to expand, which would make it easier to breathe. But then again, I’ve read that there are also some undesirable effects of lightening, such as additional pressure on the rectum and pelvic floor which causes more frequent trips to the restroom and the feeling that the baby is going to fall out. (Yikes…) I’m not too concerned that I haven’t dropped yet, as it differs for everyone and some women don’t experience lightening until they’re in active labor — while some drop weeks before they’re ready to give birth.
If nothing else, I’m learning that in pregnancy nothing is the same for everyone and I just have to take it as it comes.
A 30-something Christian girl, blissfully wedded to her perfect match (the yang to her yin) of 14 years. A new mom to her miracle baby, born on October 4, 2008. Living life in Hawaii, less than 5 miles from her hometown, a slave to her mortgage payment, but seeking balance in her pursuit of family, faith, recreation, and rest.
Donna, my name is Donna, too. I was googling my name to see if my blog came up (lame), and found you. I read a bit about your last month. I have 4 kids and have taught The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth for the last 5 1/2 years. I have given birth with the drugs and without and compare and contrast the two on my blog. There’s a lot of good info in there too, if you are just sitting around waiting! http://www.banned-from-baby-showers.blogspot.com
Congratulations for not being induced. I live in North TX and about 90% of births here are induced. The c-section rate is 50%. Your baby will come. I always tell couples that the baby, unfortunately, does not have a calendar in utero with the same date circled! But take comfort in that your body, and baby, know exactly when the time is right. (I had a couple go 3 weeks “overdue” recently.)
You can do it without the drugs. Don’t be afraid. Embrace birth! You will only give birth to this baby one time — experience it!
Funny, the Baby Astrology widget now shows 2 days to go … the developer is using absolute math? he he he …
Hi Donna!! I just got back from a week-long work trip, and was wondering if you gave birth yet. Glad I’m back just in time!
I was watching The Manao Company tonight on Hot Hawaiian Nights at Ige’s. They did “Drop Baby Drop” and my wife reminded me that the song came out when she was carrying my son. And… well, maybe you should listen to the song Donna, hehe!