Today the doctor pronounced me 80% effaced and 5 cm dilated. She said, "Go forth and walk." We have walked.
She also "stripped my membranes," which sounds gross and hurts a lot. It means she separated my "water" (amniotic fluid--you know, it's the "water" that breaks) from my cervix. It definitely doesn't feel good, so thank goodness for the breathing we've been practicing. She offered to set me up at the hospital to have my water broken, but I'd like to see my body do it on its own if it will.
At any rate, contractions seem to have started, but obviously I'm okay enough to write on my blog. That's dedication, folks.
See you on the other side.
She also "stripped my membranes," which sounds gross and hurts a lot. It means she separated my "water" (amniotic fluid--you know, it's the "water" that breaks) from my cervix. It definitely doesn't feel good, so thank goodness for the breathing we've been practicing. She offered to set me up at the hospital to have my water broken, but I'd like to see my body do it on its own if it will.
At any rate, contractions seem to have started, but obviously I'm okay enough to write on my blog. That's dedication, folks.
See you on the other side.
1 Comments:
Yes, this is evidence of a true blogger! LOL. Hopefully we'll be seeing your baby girl VERY soon :-)
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