Well here we are. Was hoping I wouldn’t see week 39 with all the braxton hicks I have been having the past couple weeks. Also because tonight at midnight my midwife goes off call and wont be back till 2 days after my due date. I have spent the majority of my pregnancy terrified to go through a lengthy painful labour again as well as giving birth but now im more anxious and scared at the idea of potentially doing it with out my amazing midwife by my side. As much as i cannot even begin to picture going over due again like with Madelyn , id rather go over due and wait for my midwife. I was really hoping baby girl would decide to join us by tonight though. I have had cramps off and on for weeks that each day seem to get stronger. Last night they where super strong but then after hours of discomfort they yet again stopped. Its becoming quit frustrating.  I am at the point where if its gonna happen lets just do this and get it over with!

I had a stretch and sweep done on Wednesday and was 1 cm dilated and 50 % effaced.  I have walked alot the past few days and trying to keep busy but also rest as much as possible. I want to make sure i’m rested in case i go into labour through the night and then be awake all day with both a brand new newborn and Madelyn. So been taking advantage of napping and long baths when able to.

Our to do before baby list is nearly complete. Only a few small things remain that are not to important to actually get done. We got new couches finally, Madelyn got a new big sister bed and we dont need to lie on her floor anymore till she falls asleep. My house cleaner came on Thursday and did a 6 hours deep clean so my house is all lovely and shiny and now to try to keep it that way  lol

my phe levels are steady at 2.5 mg /dl and my tolerance is sitting at 2150 mg phe still ( 43 grams protein)  I have enjoyed a variety of foods and feel like i havent missed any opportunities.

On Thursday after my chiro appt i took madelyn to the beach and we walked along the river. it was 38 degrees Celsius ( very hot) on Thursday so we played in the water and walked between the beaches and parks. Then later that evening we went for a relaxing tub ride down the river and a swim. The river was so nice and cold and felt amazing on my puffy feet.  On the walk home i started to get strong contractions again but they stopped as per usual.

yesterday we had a surprised visit from one of my best friends from back home and we all went out for dinner we had a big sushi meal and it was great!

So i feel ready. I feel all done . Now its just count down and a waiting game!

Here is what babyceneter.ca has to say about week 39

#39weeks

The average baby is about 20.5 inches / 51 centimetres long from head to toe and weighs approximately 7.5 pounds / 3.4 kilograms at birth, but anywhere between 5 pounds 11.5 ounces and 8 pounds 5.75 ounces / 2.5 and 3.8 kilograms is a healthy range for newborns.

Your amniotic fluid, once clear, is now pale and milky from your baby’s shedding vernix caseosa. The outer layers of skin are also sloughing off as new skin forms underneath.

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