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September 5, 2002:
Twenty Five WeeksWell, I went back to work today for a half day. Nothing much happened and it felt good to be up and productive again. Tomorrow I'll do another half day and them talk to my CNM to see what she says. The further I get from the whole incident the more I think I was overreacting. Several people have reminded me that I always say trust a mother's instincts. I suppose I should go by that.
September 6, 2002:
Twenty Five Weeks, One DayMy half day turned into nearly a full day, which did wipe me out, but did not cause contractions. I have been having some more swelling, but nothing hot weather wouldn't do to a normally pregnant woman. I just want to rest...
September 7, 2002:
Twenty Five Weeks, Two DaysI took it very easy today, just attending a half an hour of services. My midwife says I can do what I'd like just to take it easy when I can. So I came home and enjoyed some alone time in bed with a book. We had a friend over for dinner and my niece and nephews spent the night. Even with seven kids in the house it was pretty laid back. The boys went to the grocery with me and enjoyed being helpers and carrying in the groceries.
September 8, 2002:
Twenty Five Weeks, Three DaysWell, I overdid it today! I walked around the zoo for about two hours in the heat of the day. I didn't drink enough water, but still didn't have contractions. Then I went to lunch and stopped by my grandma's. I cam home and some friends from out of town came over and stayed late. Ugh - what was I thinking!
September 9, 2002:
Twenty Five Weeks, Four DaysI am so tired. Yesterday's big adventure left me exhausted. Someone finally told me I looked like I was due any day. I'm not sure if I should be grateful for the recognition or upset over knowing I've got a long while to go! It's getting harder to move around, I feel stiff and achy. I'm trying very hard not to complain, but I don't feel like I'll be able to move very well much longer. I know others have done it and I look to them for support. I just want to grow some healthy babies. Maybe it's time to go back to the pool!
September 10, 2002:
Twenty Five Weeks, Five DaysOkay two days of activity have drained me. Everyone at work says I look awful and move slowly. Well, duh! Then I turn around at lunch and a nurse midwife asks if I have any children. I tell her four. She asks if I'm planning any more. My friend and I snicker as I say, "Actually yes - two of them - in December." Later my friend says she worries about people in the OB/GYN department who can't figure out I'm pregnant...
Kevin and I sat down to work on our birth plan a bit. Its not a bad start. But it's so difficult to take everything into consideration. Not to mention stressful.
Now it's the middle of the night. I woke up not being able to sleep. The problem is that our hot water is out again. This is getting really old. Our "new" house is driving me bonkers. This is the second time in 4 days the hot water is off. Kevin is asleep, but he'll reset it in the morning. But a bath would help me sleep...
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