Ty-Man Update

I went in for my weekly appointment today, and it wasn't very eventful. I saw another nurse midwife this time. Since Danny couldn't make this appointment (the first one he's missed the entire time!), his mother went with me. Mama Janet is a nurse, and she thought the woman was very knowledgeable, so I trusted her assessment.

Since I reported that I haven't been feeling any contractions, the midwife wasn't going to check my cervix. I reminded her that when I was in over the weekend, the machines were detecting contractions that I wasn't feeling. She still wasn't going to check me, but I requested that she do so anyway. She said she was trying to preserve my feelings and keep me from being disappointed if things hadn't changed. In my mind I thought, "Lady, I am a military wife. There is very little that disappoints me. If I let everything that could possibly disappoint me disappoint me, I'd be in the nut house." Those of you with military relations can probably understand those thoughts. I told her that I'd rather know than not, and asked her to please proceed.

Not surprisingly, things haven't changed. She said I'm still a fingertip to one centimeter dilated and that I am 50% effaced. She went on and on about how soft my cervix is. Apparently, that's a good thing. My belly measurements were still exactly on track, and Ty's heartbeat was averaging between 137-140 beats per minute, as usual. She did make a guess that he's about 7 1/2 pounds at this point...Lord, help me.

So, we will probably not be birthing any babies around here anytime soon. I definitely don't think he'll be here before Christmas, but things can always change. Regardless, my next appointment is scheduled for next Friday, which will be the 28th...almost my due date. Keep us in your prayers, and say a special prayer that this kiddo comes along soon!

I would like to give a special shout-out to my husband whose birthday is tomorrow. He is so special to me, and I am so thankful, every day, that the Lord saw fit to let me share my life with him. Danny, I hope you have a fantastic birthday! You deserve all the best! Oh, and your big gift is on the way, although the delivery date is yet to be determined! I love you!