38 Weeks...

I realize that I am still early. I get that. If I wasn't having all these contractions, I would be eager, but fine with hanging in there another 2 weeks. However, I am so tired of all these strong, but not consistent contractions! Charlie feels so low and I feel like he is gaining a lot of weight. I see my midwives tomorrow, and I am really hoping they will have some good news for me. As long as I am making progress in some way, I don't mind all this discomfort. I see it as a win-win. I am accomplishing half the work with very little effort on my part! As for Charlie, he seems to be happy in there. Lots of movement, hiccups, and kicks. William is very interested in Charlie coming out, and keeps asking him to come out and play with toys. It is very cute!

Barefoot and....

37 weeks and 4 days...

William's Week...

We planted seeds... Ate Ice Cream...

Tried Out the Bouncer....

And had a ball at Tyler's Birthday party!

Frustration...

Last night seemed very promising. Contractions came every 7-10 minutes and were growing increasingly uncomfortable. Then downright painful! We called Shelley and she came over and then they stopped, dead as we were leaving for the hospital. So irritating. I had a few on and off over night, but nothing significant. I went on a walk this morning, and they seem to be gearing up again, but I am feeling pretty awful. I hope this doesn't drag on for weeks and weeks!

Real Progress!

The midwife was very impressed with me today. I was 3-4 cm dilated, 60% effaced and -1 station! All very good signs that Charlie will be here before the royal wedding! LOL! There were other signs present today as well that I will not discuss here because I am a lady, but all in all I think we are headed for an early arrival! Whoohoo!

Changes...

I am feeling like Charlie will not be a Cinco De Mayo baby. I have been feeling strange all day today. Lots of contractions and just sort of restless. I am going to try and finish all my packing for the hospital tonight, because I am not sure how much longer I will have the chance. Or the energy! I am very excited to meet this little guy and to have William meet his little brother. We'll see what happens. Now I will probably go a week over! LOL!

Charlie Update...

I had yet another Bio-physical profile done today, and an appointment with the midwife. Based on how things are going now I am off bedrest! Whoohoo! As long as my BP stays low and my tests stay normal I can be up as long as I rest during the day and when I feel strange. I am so happy that it only lasted a few days. I can't tell you how hard it was knowing that I may have to do that for another 3 weeks! I still have to take my BP's and do the kick counts twice a day, and have 2 midwife appointments every week and another ultrasound every Monday, but it's still less hassle than complete bedrest. Charlie looked good today, they estimated his weight at 7 pounds, which puts him at about 8.5 lbs at term. Sounds good to me! He still has his little hand up by his face all the time, and the midwife said there isn't much I can do about it. I am concerned that it will affect the way he descends, but I guess it's the way he likes it. William had his hands up by his face all the time too. Strange little men.