No Jailbreaks Today!

I had quite a scare this morning. My mom invited everyone over for an early 4th of July dinner (since my sister isn't actually off on the 4th), and we've been helping her out around the house. Yesterday, Mr. ABC123 got out and pulled some weeds, and I helped bag them and sweep off the sidewalk afterwards. I made sure not to bend too much, and I took lots of water with me to drink, but it was more physical activity than I've done in awhile. This morning, I got up early and baked a pound cake, made my husband some breakfast, washed all the dishes and did a load of laundry. I was having a lot of trouble catching my breath, but it was more of an annoyance than a legit problem.

Then, all of a sudden, I got these terrible stomach cramps. It wasn't the same as BH contractions. They started off feeling like menstrual cramps, then went to stomach cramps like when you've eaten something bad. My stomach was upset, and then I got a backache in my lower back. I was feeling SO BAD. I was in a cold sweat, and my stomach would just not calm down. I was having the symptoms that my doctor told me to watch out for with early labor, again. It made me very nervous, because I happened to be home alone. I didn't feel strong enough to go downstairs and even get myself some water, and that was the scariest part. I was finally well enough that I could lay down on my side and relax, so I slept for a little while. I wasn't having contractions when I woke up, but I still really did not feel up to par. I skipped church tonight--partially because my niece and nephew were here, but I was also trying to take it easy.

I didn't FEEL like I overdid it yesterday and today, but I guess I did. I know the baby has dropped more because I can see a difference in my profile, and I have more pressure around my hips. I think I was more scared because of that--the baby is actually starting to get in position now, and I really could go into labor.

Listen here, kiddo. You need to keep cooking for at LEAST four more weeks. No more escape attempts for you!