Getting Round: Week 37

This is a week late, but hopefully that's the only thing that will be late! He is soo low.  My doctor says that he is in position and as of Monday had pretty much thinned my cervix and that I'm at a 1.  Glad to hear that things have gotten started.  Because he's so low it makes walking or standing for very long uncomfortable and feels like tons of pressure.  Still, I feel like I can't complain much because I had it in my mind that being full term would be SOOO uncomfortable.  You always hear just how awful everyone feels and how they 'cannot wait to be done'.  I can still tie my shoes, bend over, get out of my seat, shave my legs and sleep just fine.  Perhaps I have it luckier than others, but I don't think it's too bad.  Yes, it's not as easy as it was 23 pounds ago, but I don't feel like a beached whale either--thank goodness!  And my co-workers have said that I still walk normal.  They may just be being nice, but my ego and I will take it!

I did start getting contractions (I think...I described them to the Dr. and he agreed--hard when you're not sure what to expect, even though I did read "What to Expect When You're Expecting"!)  They started last Saturday and have come and gone very irregularly all week.  They aren't unbearable and just feel like period cramps.  I have HORRIFIC periods, so while annoying, it's nothing new.  I'm sure they'll get a ton worse, so I'm just trying to go with the flow for now. 

It's hard to believe he could safely come at anytime.  I'm sure I'll be over due, because that's my luck, but it's still odd to think.

In fact, last Saturday when the contractions happened for the first time I freaked out.  Kinda had a meltdown.  I told Claudy and myself that I'm not ready to be a mom and I'm not ready for this to happen.  You'd think 9 months would be enough time to mentally prepare...

I am sick of wearing only the two pairs of maternity pants that I have, that I am ready to end. 

See you...soon baby of mine. 

I'm really hoping at my upcoming Dr.'s appointment I can FINALLY get him to agree to an induction date.  Every week I ask him and he just says "we'll see".  I want a final date to know for sure when he will be here.  He's not easy to convince so cross your fingers for me!