Cozy As Can Be

First, let me say - a very dear friend of mine, Tracy Norris, was due to deliver her precious little Abigail on July 27th. Another 'hunch' I've had was that she was going to deliver this week. Yesterday morning (July 23rd), I texted her, "Just checking on ya", as I've done every day this week. And sure enough, she replied, "We've been at the hospital since 3AM". I couldn't believe it. Person #2 who was due after me, has now delivered before me. It's just the way it's supposed to be though. As ready as any 9 month-pregnant woman is to deliver, I was comforted after we saw Dr. Brown yesterday.

According to him, Ethan is "a happy baby". His heart rate was perfect. Dr. Brown said that from a physician's viewpoint, I have a perfect exam. He realizes that it's hard for me to understand, seeing that I'm past my due date and still haven't dilated beyond 1 centimeter - which I've been for 3 weeks now. But he assures me that everything is great. He did say that my cervix had thinned quite a bit. And, he said he slightly stripped my membranes which could move things along a little bit, but of course, there's no guarantee.

Basically, we just wait to see what happens. If nothing changes before Monday, we will have a stress test and sonogram Monday morning to monitor Ethan and see where we need to go from there. I REALLY do not want to have to be induced. I want Ethan to come when he's ready.

For now, I just like to think I've provided a cozy little home for him, and he's content right where he is :) I also tell myself that he's already a mama's boy :)

The most amazing thing is how amazing I feel. Most people wonder what in the world am I doing still at work. I just don't see any reason to use up my time, when I feel there's no real reason to stay home. I would love to be at home. But I also know having the extra time at home after Ethan's born will be much more important.

Well, until next time...