I feel like there is absolutely no comfortable way for me to sit right now. UGH. I'm so glad that this is only two more days of feeling this huge. But I'm also still terrified of this whole process.
We went to the doctor yesterday and asked a lot of questions. Kendall knew most of the answers already, but I needed to hear them from the OB's mouth. Unfortunately, several things are not happening the way I want them to. First, Kendall can't stay with me when they give me my epidural/spinal. So I will have to hold some strange nurses hand while I cry. Second, he doesn't get to cut the cord. Because they have a sterile and non-sterile field in the room, Kendall would have to scrub in to cut the cord, and then he couldn't hold my hand while they were taking Max out. Kendall doesn't seem upset or disappointed (or he's a really good faker to make me feel better) so I guess I can't be too upset. I'm so lucky to have such a good husband.
We can, however, bring a camera into the room. I was worried that they wouldn't let us. I want that picture of me strapped to the table with my little hat on. Crying because I'm terrified. And I want the picture of them holding up that slimy baby when they pull him out of me. And of course, I want the pictures of him turning beet red and screaming while they check his lungs and count his fingers and toes. So that made me feel better.
I am fully prepared for him to not cry when they pull him out. And for him to be blue. I've watched enough c-sections to know that because they aren't "squeezed" out, they don't have the same coloring or lung function yet. I'll probably still freak out until I hear him cry, but at least I know that he might not at first.
I am scheduled for an 11:30 O.R. time, so he should be out by noon! I can't eat or drink anything after midnight on Sunday, so I'm sure I'll be pretty cranky by the time their done. I'm hoping that the elation of seeing my 10 pound child makes me forget I'm hungry. The nice part is that we don't have to be there at the crack of dawn and can take a little time in the morning to sit with the dogs and leisurely drive to the hospital.
All of our Christmas decorations are up and the lights are hung on the bushes. We've purchased all of the Christmas presents and just have to wrap them. We plan on spending Saturday and Sunday doing "couple" things. Movies, dinners, lazing about. Getting coffee. Things we can't do without a babysitter in two days. :)
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I know you're terrified, but I'm really excited for you. I would not want a C-section either, but hopefully your next entry will say that it wasn't as bad as you thought. I will be thinking about you and praying for you on Monday. I can't wait to see Max! Good luck!
Looking forward to hearing all the new mommy, new baby, new daddy fun you will be having. I'm sure you will do just fine, especially with that stellar hubby by your side. Hang tough and enjoy your last few days as a duo. Soon you'll be a trio! :-D
You are absolutely right, you have a fantastic husband!! Glad to hear that you are able to have a camera in the room and got some information to hopefully reduce your anxiety. Enjoy the rest of your quiet weekend, I will be holding my breath to hear news of Max's arrival!
before you leave you MUST find someone to take one last picture of the two of you as just the two of you on your way to the hospital (or arriving at the hospital). This shot will show the emotion and you at the absolute largest point of your pregnancy.
Hooray for pictures!
Jim didn't want to cut the cord and our very assertive doctor just stuck the sissors in his hand so he did. maybe guys really don't care about that stuff and kendall's not faking. :)
Ryan refused to cute the cord.
Have a great couples weekend!
Yu are going to do an amazing job! I can't wait to hear your birth story. A couple's weekend sounds wonderful, enjoy it! I will be thinking of Max and his parents on Monday @ 11:30!!!! I an't wait to hear about the moment you first hold your baby in your arms...Wheeee!
Allen didn't cut the cord. He couldn't, because it was wrapped around Juliet's neck and my OB had to do it. But he wouldn't have anyways. :) (Personally I think the tradition is kind of weird...but that' me.)
If given the option (for God knows what reason), I wouldn't want to cut the cord. The idea kind of creeps me out.
Ask again when you get to the hospital about Kendall staying for the epidural. Mike was told he wasn't allowed to stay in for it but once we were at the hospital and time for the epi he asked and they let him stay with me.
Anyway, GOOD LUCK!!!
A couple's weekend sounds like the perfect weekend before Max's arrival!
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