So here we go ladies and gentlemen...the end of my 36th week!
I'm thinking God is teaching me a lesson; a lesson of patience, peace, and trust. From the very beginning I have just had this internal feeling that little Axel is going to come into this world early. As most would say, this sounds like a wish!. Yes, it does and at this point it has become a wish. So much of a wish that I find myself anxious and constantly thinking about this little guy (when is he going to make his grand entrance, what does this and that mean, should we pack our bags already? ect.). I'm thinking this is usual, but it makes for a feeling of time creeping along...
Our way of handling this time is to fully put our trust in God and ask for patience and peace. Kyle and I have been very purposeful these last few weeks in spending meaningful time together and splurging a little more than usual doing the things we love - watching movies, eating our favorite foods, visiting friends, and treating ourselves by spending a little more money and time on our hobbies. As we say, we're preparing!
Update from our doctor:
- 1 cm. dialated
- effacing beginning, but not far along
- Axel is head down and has turned his body in place for delivery
- having a few contractions daily, but never consistently.
- Blood pressure and heart rate good!
So the doctor never mentioned our due date. At this point all she said was to call her when my contractions become more consistent (every 5 minutes for an hour) and/or my water breaks.
Just thought an update would be nice to hear and I will try to post a few more updates before Axel's arrival!!
