37 Weeks

I have been reprimanded for not updating my blog...I apologize. I am feeling very uncomfortable, crampy, tired, lazy, irritable and grumpy...I didn't think I could update the blog with that attitude. Since I am feeling remarkably better today, I thought I would give it a shot.

Last tuesday I had somewhat of a false alarm. My contractions were regular (according to me) so I went to the Dr. office to get checked out. I specifically waited for the Dr. office to open so I wouldn't have to go to the hospital and be embarrased if it wasn't time. Apparently they were Braxton Hicks contractions and not very regular. Unfortunatley, my blood pressure was high so - you guessed it - they sent me to the hospital to be monitored. I tried to tell them that my blood pressure was only high because of the excitement but they wanted to be safe and check it out for awhile...it went down almost immediately and they sent me away. The nurse at the hospital tried to tell me that it was a good thing I had come to the hospital so that I wouldn't have to fill out paperwork and answer all the silly questions when it's really time.

My appointment on friday went well...Dr. T was in a great mood, I could hear him singing a little diddy as he was coming down the hallway. I found this very irritating. I have been having contractions for over a week now and my body is tired. I'm not sleeping well, which makes me grumpy and even more emotional. My body is leaking all sorts of disgusting things that I won't describe. Dr. T said this was all right on track. I had not made any real progress as far as being dialated and effaced. He did say that IF I was back for my 38 week appointment then we would schedule to be induced the next week. I am relying heavily on the IF and hoping that something happens before friday. Maybe Casper's just waiting for April to get here...did you know the birthstone for April is diamond!! BTW - Wednesday is April 1st...that will be our luck, to have a baby on April Fools Day...

I felt tired and lazy all weekend...not really any nesting instincts...but I forced myself to make sure that everything was in order and the house was clean. I make the bed every morning (something I don't normally do) just so it will be nice and neat when we get home from the hospital. The contractions were getting stronger over the weekend but, nothing happened. Today I feel remarkably good, which everyone says is a sign that it's getting closer. Although, anything I mention seems to be a sign according to someone. I'm not getting sick, from either end, I am told that if that starts, it's a sign. I don't have any back contractions...this would be another sign.

I will definitely update facebook and send out an e-mail when the baby comes...these I can access from my phone. I can't post to the blog from my phone, just so you know. If nothing else, I am planning on my last day at work being Friday. I am hoping that if they have to induce me it will be on Tuesday the 7th and I will just take Monday off to "prepare". That all depends on what Dr. T says this friday, if I make it that long...