10 Jul 2011 5 Comments
37 Weeks and Full Term
A month of being stuck in a hospital on bed rest could sometimes feel like eternity – and while being upset seems like the most natural reaction, sometimes, you just have to let it go, accept it for what it is, do the best you can and find all the good within the circumstance. Needless to say, despite of my situation, I feel blessed by this pregnancy, especially having experienced bleeding from placenta previa.
But no matter how scary and uncertain it was when I first bled, my Jelly B keep growing and is now 37 weeks and considered full term! Today is huge and special and I truly thank God for letting me make it this far. Not only I thank him for that and for my very supportive family & friends but I also thank him for all the wonderful nurses around me whom I now considered my friends. I have come to know them in a more personal level as they would talk to me about their lives outside of work.
Earlier this afternoon, these nurses gave me a little surprise. They all came in my room, singing and dancing & basically just celebrating my 37th week! They brought in a lemon cupcake and handmade card that will definitely go in Jelly B’s baby book. It was so humbling to see how much they care and how happy they are that my baby is now full term.
One more week (if I don’t go into labor before then) and we’ll get to meet our precious baby. I really can’t wait to hold Small Fry #2 in my arms…
Jul 16, 2011 @ 21:19:43
I’m so happy for you for getting this far! I am dealing with placenta previa in early pregnancy. I’m searching for info from women who have experienced it. I’m only 13 weeks, so I have a long way to go. God has been good! I thank Him for what He has done for you too!
Jul 17, 2011 @ 10:12:46
Thanks Trish! You’re only 13 weeks and there’s still a very high chance that your placenta previa will correct itself. I just said a little prayer for you. God bless and good luck with the rest of your pregnancy! :)
Jul 13, 2011 @ 20:01:18
Yeah! Congratulations! And I for one am also getting anxious to see Small Fry #2 make an appearance in this world.
Jul 12, 2011 @ 05:02:36
Congratulations!! That’s so wonderful! That is so sweet that the nurses did that, I LOVE the card they made you! Hope that baby continues to stay safe and decides to stay in there just one more week!
Jul 11, 2011 @ 20:56:10
Congrats on reaching full term with Jelly B! God is good and He will see you both through the delivery! :)