More Baby News

It's all starting to sink in more now. As each day passes I get closer to my due date. In fact I am due in 1 month now!

I started my weekly appointments this week. My drive to Springfield wasn't enjoyable. Any time I have to drive more than a few miles lately, it becomes pretty uncomfortable for me. Daniel hates my seat belt I think. He goes nuts the entire time I'm driving and uses my insides as his punching bag. Plus my back ached the entire way there (and didn't stop until late last night). 

They were running a little behind yesterday, but I finally got in. I really love my doctor because she takes the time to explain everything and lets me ask questions. She checked his position yesterday. I knew he was low, but apparently his head is EXTREMELY low. (Explains the trips to the bathroom every 30 minutes or so!). His heartbeat is still in the 130's range. She also asked if I'd like have a cervical check yesterday. I opted to do so and as it turns out, I am ever so slightly starting to dilate.

That really doesn't tell me anything though. As I knew, and she explained, I could go basically any time between now and my due date. I was happy to know that my body was already starting to make some progress though. That's encouraging. I also asked what her views are on inductions...because I REALLY want to avoid that. If he hasn't made his grand entrance by a week after I'm due, they induce, but she said she really doesn't see me going past my due date. They do allow elective induction at 39 weeks, but I told her I'm not interested in it and she was glad, because she doesn't really recommend it. I'm praying to stay away from Pitocin and from having a higher risk of C-Section.

I have moments of excitement and others of fear. The other night I said to Jacob, "Only a few more weeks of just the 2 of us." and he replied, "I know. I'm going to miss that." Both of us are SO excited for Daniel's arrival, but it's strange to know that there will be another person living here soon! Life is about to change in a huge way. I'm ready for it about 90% of the time. I don't think anything can fully prepare you for it until it's reality.

Now I'm getting nervous about going into labor. Knowing that even though it probably isn't likely, it COULD happen soon. I need to get some things together so it will be easier to pack for the hospital (because I honestly can't figure out how people pack in advance. I wear the clothes that I plan to wear there and use the items I need too!) I also have to figure out how to properly install the car seat base. Those suckers are tricky.

Last night Jacob had his first concert of the year. I even got a special chair to sit in, instead of the bleachers. Thank goodness, because my back still hurt so bad. His kids did an awesome job! When he started teaching he had 19 middle schoolers in choir. This year he has over 70! I'm proud of him!

We got home and I laid with heat on my back and took some extra strength Tylenol PM. My back felt better, but I woke up at 4:15 this morning and only managed a 15 minute nap this afternoon. Jacob isn't feeling well and has been asleep for going on 4 hours. I decided to let him sleep...maybe it'll help him get better faster!

This weekend I have a baby shower that my co-workers are throwing for me and next weekend Jacob's mom is throwing me one at her house. I've informed Little Man that he has to stay put until after the showers, so hopefully he listens.