Baby Update and More Showers!

Today went a little bit faster, but that was probably because I was off work at 1:00.

The morning went by pretty quickly. We had another picture day for Christmas pictures. I hate picture day and I'm pretty glad that this was my last one!

I was making good time to my appointment this afternoon until I got to Springfield. I hit every red light. I got stuck in construction and I had to park in China and walk through the wind and rain to get inside. I was almost 10 minutes late, but happy to learn that my doctor was also running behind, so I didn't mess anything up. Thankfully in the past 2 weeks I've barely gained anything, because 3 weeks ago I somehow managed to gain 4 pounds in 1 week. That was a shocker!

Unfortunately the nurse wasn't kidding when she said my doctor was behind, so I sat in the exam room waiting, and waiting and waiting. I almost always end up in the same room, so I've read all of the magazines. They really need to rotate those things!

My doctor finally came in and we talked about baby. She asked if I had been feeling any cramps, had spotting or Braxton Hicks. I told her I was super crampy this morning and also that I was sure I had been having some pretty big Braxton Hicks. In fact I've been awake since 4:50 this morning because of them. She measured me and listened to Daniel. While she was checking his head position I started having more Braxton Hicks. I didn't even feel it at first until she said something!

He is VERY VERY low. I'm 1.5 cm dilated and still 30% effaced. She told me that with as low as his head is (and believe me I know how low it is because I feel like he might just fall out of me!), most moms don't make it to 40 weeks. There's no guarantee. I mean, I could easily go over my due date still, but I have a pretty good feeling he's itching to come out sooner rather than later.

After my appointment I texted the mom's and Jacob (and Ashley. lol!) to let them know the stats from today. Jacob called me as I was pulling into Kohl's. He told me that Peter, the band director, told him to tell me to turn around and go get myself induced! I think he's a bit worried about me having the little guy next weekend when they need Jacob for the musical!

Backing up a little...on my way to my appointment, Jacob called to say that the elementary teachers had given him a surprise shower! He told me a couple of things we got and said that it was a little embarrassing because he didn't know what some of the things were when he opened them. I love him! He also said they did a Cardinals theme.

Then when he called me at Kohl's he told me to get onto Facebook. It turns out the middle school staff also gave him a shower today! Peter posted a couple of pictures for me! I am so excited about the diapers!





I'm very thankful for the staff at these schools! What a blessing.

I had to make a return at Kohl's and I had some Kohl's cash to use. I picked up a "Baby's First Christmas" ornament and then a few Christmas gifts.

Headed to Babies R Us and used a gift card there as well.

Now I'm finally home and ready to relax. Just wish my hubby were home to relax with me. Darn parent/teacher conference night!