Full Term...

Doctor Update
At my Dr's visit this week I asked to be checked again and I was ... a whooping 0, for basically everything. Which yes, means last week my Dr was being a little extra kind giving me that 1 cm.
It was kind of rough hearing that. Especially since I've been SO uncomfortable, and she hasn't even dropped!
Good News: I did get to see my favorite Dr, Dr Renee Thomas. She is always friendly, genuine, sweet, but honest, and extremely respectful of anything I want to do. She just makes me feel good, and treats you like a friend more than a patient. We laughed together half of the appointment about this silly girl making me wait and never wanting to come. Even though I am 37 weeks, she totally understands my impatience and embraces it, instead of the usual "well you're only 37 weeks"stuff I would expect to hear.
She also requested my inducement to be scheduled, with her for my 39th week. Which just a few hours later I found out wont be till Wednesday, February 10th, at 7 AM. So yes it wasn't the Monday I hoped for but that was the earliest they could get me with Dr Thomas, so I couldn't be too disappointed.
So I left the Dr feeling so happy because I just kind of love Dr Thomas and she kind of has that effect. And then as I told Shea I got more and more depressed, I hid it well though. I just really want baby NOW! Let's face it no progress is always frustrating, even if I am okay with her waiting till that inducement to come it is at least is nice to think I am getting a bit closer each week. Because honestly I'm okay with her waiting; but at this point, being this pregnant, and this uncomfortable I'm ideally hoping she comes early and yet gives me plenty of time for those GBS antibiotics and a well medicated labor and delivery.
But I know I should be grateful; because other than the normal rundown of 9 month complaints, along with some tailbone nerve pain, I am healthy and doing well.
Although mind you the ANTICIPATION may kill me!

37 Weeks

Pregnancy Update:
Since I am now full term I am getting baby prepped to the fullest extent I can. Everyday is a new project, although I am quickly checking things off my lists and before long I may be out.
But for now all the baby prep is keeping me fairly busy, and keeping things "kind of fun".

Hospital Bag: Mommy's Coming Home Outfit, Flip flops,
Hairbrush, Travel Mirror, Make-up bag, Chapstick, Socks,
Robe, Toothbrush/paste, Lotion, Deodorant, Soap,
Lifesavors, and Journal. Electronics/Chargers. Phase 10.

Earlier this week, it hit Shea how close we were to Piper's Arrival. So he was in super "new dad" mode for awhile and started all the HOSPITAL BAG packing, which was good but a little stressful because he was breathing down my neck to get mine done too. But now that it is done, for the most part, it's nice to feel prepared and ready. Then when my late night contracting, thanks Braxton hicks, keeps me up and keeps my mind racing I can calm down a little thinking if its time I'm pretty ready.

Baby's bag is packed too.
With her coming home outfit, blanket and coat bundler.

Shea's impression is "Hey ONLY 13 days", I about shot him down with my "I'm dying" stare! Everyday is a little torturous at this point, I'll be honest. And only half of it is really the pregnancy pains the other is the whole slew of mental impatience!
So Shea promised me he'd help me cope for the next 13 DAYS, by helping me plan things to do to look forward to everyday. I'm already making a list. Wish me luck!