39 Weeks

The countdown is on!!

Definitely feeling over it now.  Sore, tired, uncomfortable, emotional, nauseous and short-tempered, that's me!  Have been trying my hardest to get this wee boy into a good position.   Have been walking a lot, leaning/sitting forwards, sitting on swiss ball, swimming and dancing and he just doesn't seem to want to budge.  He was still floating around when I had the midwife check last week though had switched to my left side.  Hoping this week he's dropped a bit. as certainly feeling more bladder pressure and loads of braxton hicks contractions.  Have had a few period pain type cramps too which I think is more than I experienced with Joseph, so hopefully it means something is working properly!
I have been taking evening primrose oil to help aid the softening of the cervix so hopefully that is doing something too.

I went to the osteopath last week for what I thought would be my last visit.  She found loads to treat so worked on everything, released my ribs and loosened my pelvis to make more room for baby to move on down.  I have made an appointment for this week too should we need it.
So very excited to meet this wee fella and really hoping he will come on his own.  We have an obstetrician appointment on Friday to discuss a plan of action if he's not here by then.
Movements have slowed down a lot.  I can go most of the day without feeling anything, but he wakes up for a bit in the arvo and has gone back to having his wee parties and hiccups in the middle of the night, usually around 2 or 3am which doesn't help the insomnia!
Send me lots of labour vibes people!