Past the point of no return
Posted on | July 21, 2008
by | Kim, Obl.O.S.B
Technically, I guess conception would be “the point of no return” but that’s a different story. 
Today was Elise’s 35 week checkup, and everything is fine for the both of us. I gained 3.5 pounds since I saw the doctor last (I blame my mom’s awesome lasagna, which she made before she had her surgery :-9), my blood pressure is fine, Elise’s heartrate is perfect, and she’s nice and active. She has indeed dropped a little which has been almost the best part of this entire pregnancy.
Dr. M also did the position check and found her ready to go for birth – head in my pelvis, butt under my diaphragm, and looking in the right direction, as well. Deo gratias!
The best part though, is this: if I go into labor from here on out, he will do nothing to stop it.
I’m still wrapping my head around the fact that if I were to go into labor say, tonight; we would be having her. :-O
He’s not venturing any guesses about when I’ll go into labor, which is fine by me (and good!). Everyone thinks early, he’s a little concerned about my Braxton-Hicks contractions (mainly that they’re getting stronger and stronger, plus a batch that really did me in). He’s not doing any dilation checks yet (told ya he’s hands off) but has that air of “if you make it to your due date, I’m going to be impressed.” 
I’m not going to be holding my breath that labor’s going to start any time soon. She’s not gotten an eviction notice yet, so she can just sit back and bake as long as she needs to. 
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July 21st, 2008 @ 6:50 pm
Congratulations, Kim! She’s almost in your arms.
July 21st, 2008 @ 7:41 pm
I’m doing the happy dance for you…if you try you will definitely have her now!
Did I tell you I’m going to be a Grandmother?
July 22nd, 2008 @ 2:51 am
I am so pleased that the two of you are doing so well!! Can’t wait for those first photos!!
Blessings and prayers
Amy
July 22nd, 2008 @ 6:07 am
wow that must be so exciting!!
lotsa love
xxxxxxxxxxx
July 22nd, 2008 @ 12:47 pm
Thank you! We can’t wait to hold her!
July 22nd, 2008 @ 12:48 pm
LOL – that is AMAZING, Grandma! When is the due date? I need details!
July 22nd, 2008 @ 12:48 pm
Awwww, thank you!
I can’t wait to take them! *swoon*
July 22nd, 2008 @ 12:49 pm
Exciting – definitely. Luckily he didn’t give any prediction – I’m already impatient enough as it is.
July 23rd, 2008 @ 4:50 pm
February 11 is when she is due. I’m going to her OB appointment on the 29th so I can hear the heartbeat….
I’m super excited.
July 30th, 2008 @ 7:55 am
Ah, but she needs to bake until August 27th!!
I’m happy for both of you! She’ll be here when she (and God) are ready for her to be here, but things are looking good, Greg is working, she and you are healthy, and things are moving along well!!
In Christ,
Friar Don