27 weeks

Here I am at 27 weeks...only 91 days to go. I can't believe that seems so close. And I really doubt I'll be making it to 40 weeks, which is fine with me. Once this cerclage comes out I think I'll be ready to go! This week has been interesting. I have been having some Braxton Hicks contractions all week, starting on Monday. They are pretty random and don't hurt at all but I'm keeping track because I need to call the doctor if I get 4 or more in an hour. The most I've had is 3 in an hour, but it usually seems to be just about 1 an hour, so it's not too bad. At this point in pregnancy, they're pretty normal so I'm not too worried, but we'll see what my cervix looks like on Friday. I'm guessing they're just going to keep coming and will get more frequent and stronger and that scares me a little, but I'm sure it will be just fine.

I had an appointment with the CNM on Wednesday and it was not good at all. I was very unhappy, but everything is fine. I won't go into details, but let's just say I don't think she had much experience with cerclages. She ended up doing 3 LONG exams on me, 2 with a speculum (think long and painful pap smear) and 1 manual! She basically said she was having a hard time 'visualizing my cerclage'. Then she has the nerve to tell me that she probably irritated my cervix and I may have some spotting. Thank God I haven't had any because it would definitely freak me out. Needless to say, I won't be seeing her again. I have a peri appointment this Friday and then I'm going to try and stretch it out until my OB gets back from vacation, which will be 2 weeks after that appointment.

I also took at huge step last weekend and purchased a co-sleeper. I have planned to buy one all along and they retail for around $190 or so. I had been stalking craigslist and found one for only $60 in great condition, so I just did it. It was scary to make a big purchase but I'm doing ok with it.

Here's my 27 week picture:

So after taking this photo I realized a few things. First, my belly is a lot bigger than I thought it was. At this point I've only gained 11 lbs. so I don't understand how I'm so huge! Second, my maternity tank tops are getting too small. Looks I'm going to need to buy some new clothes. :)