Another Appointment

Went to see the Midwife again today and it looks like I am only at 2cm dilated and still 80% effaced. Was hoping for more than that but I havent had any obvious contractions so that makes sense.  We did decide to schedule a date for stripping the membranes and induction if that doesn't work.
Mon Aug. 26th - check up and strip membranes
Wed Aug. 28th - Induce labor

As much as I want to avoid intervention it is so nice to have a schedule.

I think ill give some of the other crazier things a try this weekend. Like the Castor Oil...  (bleh)

Baby Names:
Still nothing for sure but Logan and Oliver seem to be at the top of the list right now. That could change tomorrow though. Hopefully when we see him we will know.

Just playing the waiting game...

We are 2 days away from 39 weeks of being pregnant. I get to see the Midwife again tomorrow and find out if any more dilation/effacement progress is happening.
People talk about having Braxton Hicks contractions and how they are prepping your body for the real deal. Not sure if I have had any. Theres been a couple times where my belly gets tight but usually theres a little foot poking my side at the same time, so it seems more like hes just in there stretching. Anywho, hopefully I have been having sneaky contractions, I guess I will find out tomorrow.

Have been taking a bunch of natural remedies to help induce labor. Who knows if they are helping/speeding things along or not.

Started 1 week ago with the following craziness:
1 - Daily Prenatal - 1 in am
2 - Evening Primrose Oil - 2 in am and pm
3 - Birth Prep (Squaw Vine Herb, Blessed Thistle Herb, Black Cohosh Root, Pennyroyal Herb, False Unicorn Root, Red Raspberry Leaf, and Lobelia Herb) - 4 in am and pm
4 - Caullophyllum Homeopathic - 4 in am and pm
5 - Red raspberry tea - 1 cup in pm
6 - Walking - should be everyday but I manage about every other day

In general still feeling pretty good. My complaints are nothing compared to what some women go through. Hips are always sore and my joints feel like they are super weak and loose. I guess thats my bodies way to prepare for them to split in two. Yea, I think.... Lots of pinched nerves in the hips too.  Bending down to pick things off the ground is really pathetic looking and me getting up off the ground is even more comical.  Still getting acid reflux almost every night and living on the tums. Up to go to the bathroom about 4 times per night. Napping every chance I get. Even a few times accidentally at work. Opps, not caught yet.

I think the baby room is done enough for baby to come home but not the super cute room I imagined. It all takes money, so for now we have the necessities.

Hospital bag is pretty much packed. I have a list of a few names that could work, but still none that super stick out as "the perfect name". I am hoping that once we meet our little guy we will be able to tell.

Had my first little protective mommy moment. There is a new crazy lady that moved into my ward and she seemed nice at first and was asking me general questions about names and gender and due date, etc. Then she blurted out "when you have him, can I hold him?" It didnt seem that odd and I said sure, why not. Then the more she talked during the class the weirder and weirder she seemed. Now once I have him ill have to check to see if shes in the class first and if she is I'll dodge out to another class and just avoid her. I don't want a crazy lady around my baby! Nate got the same odd vibe from her too. Hmmm....

Well I'll keep you posted on if there is any progress made in the nether regions.

Progress is being made! 37 weeks

So the last few days it has felt like the baby has moved downward. It seemed like my belly was sitting on my lap and walking has turned into more of a waddle. I can feel the top of the baby (his bottom) just above my belly button whereas before he was crammed up into my ribs. I was hoping and guessing that all this meant he was making his way downward and getting ready for birth.

Today I saw the Midwife and yes indeed he is making progress. I am 80% effaced and 1.5cm dilated, with a pretty soft cervix. I can't help but be excited about the progress even though people say I could stay at this point and still not deliver till well after the due date. My body is getting prepared and that's good enough for me!

Had my baby shower last week and got lots of super cute outfits and other things for the little guy. It was super fun and I can't thank them enough for putting it on for me. They went in on a group gift and got a jogger stroller!! That makes me so happy! Cause I will only have a few months to loose the baby weight before winter comes and all hope of outside exercise is lost. Over the weekend I got the carseat to match the stroller. I was going to try and get one used off of ksl but once I went through all the coupons they send you in the mail, I realized I could get it brand new for about the cost of a used one. It was originally $150 and I walked out of BabiesRUs with it for $80! Yea score!  Still need lots of baby things but I guess newborns really dont need much so as long as I have the carseat, crib, some clothes, and a pack of diapers and wipes I should be good to go.

Cant wait for this little dude to get here! Although I better get busy, cause I still have lots of preparation to do. Now it is starting to become a reality, could be any day now or it could be a few weeks. Either way I better get ready!