With the humidity and warmth this week, my ankles are quite swollen. Jason and I instantly noticed the change in my ankles since normally they are thin with whatever those bones are called exposed. Now I look like I have kankles. Of course the midwife today didn't think they looked bad, but to me, they are HUGE!
I had my 36 week appointment today. I gained 2 pounds since my last visit (2 weeks ago), healthy blood pressure, and strong baby heartbeat. I was hoping for some more details about labor and delivery, but again, nothing unless I ask. Luckily I was prepared with some questions from our childbirth class. I'm happy I went with the midwives over the doctors because they try everything before a C-section. Our philosophies seem to line up more than the drug happy doctors.
Even though some of my glucose numbers are high, Janine was still happy with my diet. Phew! She again stressed that they will induce me around my due date. I asked if it is ok if my acupunturist uses her tricks to induce labor. She said go for it, starting at 37 weeks is fine. I meet with my acupuncturist on Monday and will make a plan with her to get things moving. I hope to make it until May 11th, finish up work, then get this baby out!
Instead of a birth plan I told Jason I'm making a list of food I want to eat when I get the ok. #1 on the list- a Panera asiago cheese bagel with sun dried tomato cream cheese :) Off to eat my nightly dose of ice cream! I also can't wait for a Rita's treat!
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Sorry to hear about your kankles, Marisa! Good thing that baby will be here before the heat of Maryland summer sets in. :)
Any chance that your midwife Janine is Janine Sayles?? If so, she told me I was pregnant with Kate...and I dissolved into a mildly hysterical weeping mess. Who finds out they are pregnant at the doctor's office?! Geez.
It is Janine Sayles :) I see the entire team because they aren't sure who will be on call when I'm in labor.
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