Thursday 27 October 2011

36 Weeks, And all Set To Go for Silent Birth

Tomorrow I'll be 36 weeks. Last week I had my ultrasound which confirmed that my low lying placenta has now moved up to 6cm, so I'm all set for a natural birth (baby willing!)

Last week I also discussed  my full birth plan with my midwife - basically the goal is to have no talking and no touching unless there is a good reason.

Unlike my first pregnancy, I'm feeling a lot more under the weather this time. I'm experiencing acid reflux most nights, my morning sickness has come back and I am feeling very big compared to the first time around. Add to that a toddler who is about to turn two, several local groups I run, finishing my last university assignment and keeping up with the house and I'm sure you can imagine how exhausted I feel!

I guess now I just get to start playing the waiting game. My first daughter was 8 days overdue so I have a feeling this one won't be in a hurry to arrive either. My midwife won't induce unless I'm at least two weeks overdue, so at the latest this baby may arrive around mid December - although earlier than that would be very nice!
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