37 Week Update

I saw Janice and Brittani yesterday. I have made SOME progress but not a whole lot to be excited about. I am a full centimeter dilated and I was “just about a 1″ last week, and 60% effaced as opposed to 50% but the biggest news is little Elle got the memo and she’s engaged! She’s still a bit high at a -3 station but it’s progress none the less. I found out that Janice is going to be out of town every weekend coming up as her father is ill so if I go into labor over the weekend chances are she won’t be there. As much as I understand her situation I am really sad as I really love her and wanted her there for me on the big day.

The other positive news from yesterday is that my Group B Strep test came back NEGATIVE! I’m really excited about this. It’s going to allow me to labor at home pretty much as long as I am “comfortable”. This was really important to me so I am glad it’s working out in my favor.

We also discussed hospital bag items. I have most of what was suggested packed and ready to go, there are just a couple more things I need to grab and I will be set! This is all so exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time! The more I prepare and get things ready, put together and finished the better I feel. I know I will feel 10x better just being at home. My last day of work is Thursday and I feel like I have so much to do around the house I’m anxious to get started and get everything organized!

The count down begins!

I had my 36 week appointment today. First things first, I had to do my GBS test… Hopefully all comes back normal so I can labor at home as long as I can. She is measuring right on target and her heartbeat was 132. My BP was looking great even though I had some swelling… it was nothing like I’ve had before and was probably just from sitting at lunch for so long before my visit. I am 1cm dilated and 50% effaced so there is some progress going on however she still isn’t engaged but her head is down. Baby girl wants to be stubborn and not give her mama any room. Hopefully she will drop soon so I can be a bit more comfortable!

I was totally nervous for this appt. a huge part of me wanted there to be some sort of progress going on and the other part of me was terrified there would be progress. I think knowing that there is something going on makes all the uncomfort more bearable. I do wish she would engage already so I can breathe better ;o) but I’d like her to cook another two weeks!

::procedes to bounce on yoga ball::