The end is approaching

39 weeks and 3 days. I really didn't think that I would get to this point! Today was my first day of maternity leave. I just couldn't make it the rest of the week. I'm lacking sleep, have swollen feet, and contractions. Last Friday we even called the doctor because we thought that I was in the beginning stages of labor. Guess not because I am still pregnant!! I had another appointment tonight and the doctor said I am still 3cm 80% effaced. I have an appt scheduled for Monday if I go overdue. Then we will discuss an induction date at that point.

Still Pregnant :(

Well, I am now 38weeks and 4 days along. I went for my doctor's appointment today and I am now 3cm 80% effaced. The doctor again indicated she is going to be a big baby for my size. Now Baby Black is estimating between 8 and 8 1/2 lbs. She made sure I had read the cesarean sections in my baby books...just in case. At this point I don't care how she arrives, I just want her to be here healthy and happy. I also told the doctor that if I go over my due I am going to lose my mind. She said that they would not let me go long over my due date, which is good to know. Send me labor vibes. I want her out!

Getting Closer

We went for our 37 1/2 week appointment today. Last week I was 1 cm, 70% effaced, -2 station. Now I am 1-2 cm, 80% effaced and 0 to +1 station. I am hoping this means that I will go before my due date, but I realize most new moms go past their due dates. My doctor did say they see more births during storms so maybe one of these snow storms will do me some good! A lot people think that I will go into labor before next Friday. I really hope they are right!! I can't get any bigger.

36 weeks and 1 day, but who's counting

Well, I am now into my 36th week of pregnancy and ready to have this baby. On my birthday I went for my first weekly check-up and found out that I was 1 cm dialated and 50% effaced. The doctor also estimated that our baby girl is already 6lbs 5 oz. Yikes! The doctor also commented that she will be a big baby for me. I was hoping she would be around 6lbs at birth. We just want a healthy baby, but it would be so nice to go a week or so early. I feel like my body is at capacity and I dread going back to work on Monday. I am going to try to work up to my due date. We will see what happens. I go back for another check-up on Tuesday. Hopefully she hasn't gained another pound!