The Waiting Game

Isn't it funny how things come full circle? When you conceive via assisted reproduction, there is a common term used to describe the timeframe between insemination, implantation, etc to the time you can officially test for pregnancy. It is called "the 2 week wait" also referred to as "2ww" on message boards and other blogs.

Well, as we sit here 2 weeks from my official due date--we are back at our 2ww. During our first 2ww, I tested on a few hundred home pregnancy tests to help pass the time. I don't think there is such a test for impending labor--is there? Let me know ASAP if there is--and I've missed reading about it.

I can't believe that 9 months are coming to a close--so much has happened, not the least of hosting a human life inside of me. When I stop to think about it--what a cool experience it has been. Sure, I've had my moments, but overall, the ability to conceive (something I will NEVER take for granted after our difficulties)and nurture a life inside of me is truly a GIFT.

I'm sure we are deluding ourselves that we are prepared for Abigail--but her nursery is pretty much complete, (the mural is coming along beautifully--be prepared for even more pictures) a diaper changing area has been set up for the 1st floor, laundry has been done, drawers set up, car seat installed, snap-n-go put together. I wonder if we are warding off an early delivery by having done all of this over the past week. I am happy for Abigail to continue to bake another 2 weeks, and am even happier to be "prepared" for her arrival.

We did have a false labor alarm on Wednesday morning that seems to be a result of a UTI. I am told that the baby's head is fully engaged and so low they can't even get an accurate ultrasound measurement. I am 1 cm dialted, 50% effaced and -1. To me, all this means is that it hurts to get out of bed and in and out of the car--and walking is becoming more difficult. From the measurements they COULD get this week, they estimate somewhere around 6lbs,12oz at this point.....

So here's to the 2ww.