I cried in the Doctors office Friday when he said I would have to wait until 39 weeks, Tuesday, to induce or do a cesarean. I had been having contractions all week 5 minutes apart and I wasn't even 100% effaced yet. When I called to make the appointment the nurse on the phone and the one in the office eluded that he may be able to do it Friday since I was in labor for so long. So like every very, very pregnant woman, I got my hopes all up and was ready to head for the hospital as soon as our appointment was over. Instead I burst into tears when he said I'd have to go through the weekend. I think he would have liked to have me wait another week until my actual due date, but that just wasn't happening in my book. Mike may not have lived to see his son born. :) I was not happy about waiting the weekend in misery since my contractions had gotten stronger over the week, but still not strong enough to head to the hospital. Dr. Hodges hugged me and apologized over and over to us (mostly Mike lol) but he said unless medically necessary, the hospital makes you wait until 39 weeks for inductions or scheduled cesareans. I guess I can understand, but oh I was upset!
Mike took me to lunch at Smoky Mountain and tried to make my day a little better. I appreciate his effort. Later I ate a big bowl of ice cream while I pouted. Marcy, my mom's best friend, offered to bring over ice cream and pasta, but I informed her I already had both! She knows me too well. :) By Friday night I was feeling a little better and it allowed us to spend one last date night together and some alone time with Drew, so in the end it was better to wait. Now it is almost here and I have butterflies in my stomach knowing its coming so soon.
As much as I've wanted this day to come so badly the last few weeks/months, I can't believe its over so fast. My friend, Debbie, said that to me just today. Time has flown by, it seems like I just found out I was pregnant. I've cried and whined to Mike and my mom about wanting to be done being pregnant and now that it is here, I'm a little sad. We all know I'm not one of those super model pregnant mommies that look fabulous the whole time and seem to bounce back in a blink of an eye...ahem...Debbie. :) I gained 35 lbs (AGAIN) and it doesn't help I didn't lose it all from the 1st child. I've gotten more stretch marks around my belly button and the ones on my hips just grew in size. I couldn't see any stretch marks on my belly with Drew and actually thought I didn't have any there until I had him and realized I just couldn't see the under side of my belly. lol Even though I've been pregnant with 2 boys, Camden was still a little different in the way I carried him. He seems to be even more round than Drew was. My belly with Drew looked oblong at this point, Camden is still pretty round. Hence more stretch marks on the sides of my belly button. I don't think I've gotten any more on my legs (Thank you Camden!!!) but I may discover those this weekend when I can see down there again. :) I've struggled to shave my legs and bikini and had to guess where I should be shaving for months. I've gotten out the mirror after shaving and realized I was WAY off. :) I've had horrible razor burn this pregnancy and can't wait for that to be over. I never had that with Drew. My dad measured me and from my back to my belly button is 16". That's HUGE! I've retained so much water and my feet look like Shrek feet. Even my flip flops leave indents. I haven't been able to wear my ring for 2 months and feel like I'm being judged every time I go to the store with Drew and no wedding ring. (I know, stupid, woman insecurities). I've thrown up at least once a day since about 5 or 6 weeks every time I brush my teeth, eat Mexican food or just plain eat too much, or any sort of stinky teenage boy sat in my chair.
But on the positive side, I love feeling him wiggle around in there. He's got the longest legs and bony little knees that are constantly trying to come out my belly button. He hasn't been as active as Drew was, but loves it after I eat, especially anything sweet. He does not like chocolate I've discovered, we'll see if that stays true. Drew's been really into the baby and so excited he is getting a brother. Mike and Drew love to watch him move around after dinner and feel him kick. I love feeling his hiccups. Its almost like reassuring me he's okay in there. He has the hiccups almost every time I eat, even if its just a snack. Even after all the complaining and sickness, I wouldn't take any of it back. I love being pregnant. I don't have complications (other than not dilating!) and have felt pretty good the whole time. Mike and my relationship has been the best its ever been the last 9 months and some of you know its been a bumpy road at times for us. :) I have no doubt Mike will be a wonderful Daddy because he's been so wonderful to Drew when he didn't have to be. He has helped with Drew so much and played with him when I was sick. Mike's made dinner after long days at work so I could just lay on the couch and put my feet up. Mike has shown interest in the baby moving and my general well-being the entire time. Mike worked several weekends to make the babies room adorable and I love every part about it. Even the flaws he points out. I can't wait to see the look on his face when Camden comes out and the 1st time he holds him. Mike is going to cry like a baby. There is something about your child that the moment they are delivered they steal your heart forever. Mike will soon realize how much you love that little person and how you'd do anything for them. I've gotten to know Camden for 9 months and his busy times and sleepy times and I can't wait for Mike to get to do the same.
I found out I was pregnant July 16th and Camden Micah Etcheson will be here March 16th. My guess is he'll be 7 lbs 10 oz and 21" long with lots of hair. Mike's guess is 8 lbs and 22" and hair. I can't wait to meet the little guy. I bet he'll be just as adorable as his daddy.
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