The date has been set

39 Weeks

(Sorry...it is a bit hard to take a belly pic of yourself)

I went to the doctor yesterday, and I have not made much progress at all. I have only dilated .5 cm in 3 weeks! :( At this point, the doctor doesn't think I will go into labor on my own, even though I am having sporadic contractions. We are still hoping that I do go into labor on my own, but just in case, she has scheduled a date to induce just a few days after my due date. She has scheduled it for a few days after my due date hoping that my body will make a little bit more progress. She said that if they were to induce labor at where I am now (only 1.5 cm), there is a higher risk of having to do a c-section. Hopefully I will make a little bit of progress so labor isn't so long and the risk of a c-section will decrease!

Not so much :(

I am now almost 38 weeks. We went to the doctor today and I have not made any additional progress like she had hoped. :( We had an ultrasound today as well, and Bryce is about 7 lbs 3 oz, which is around the 75th percentile in weight for this time in my pregnancy. She said he is big, but not super big. He also got an A+ for health! She is hoping that I go into labor before my next dr. visit. She did say that she will not let me go past my due date, and we will make a plan next visit to induce on or before my due date. She would rather I have him naturally, but due to other issues, it would be best for me to not go past my due date due to the increased risk of having a c-section.
I am getting more uncomfortable by the day, and the contractions are getting stronger but still not super strong. Now it is just a waiting game...at least until next week :)

Craving of the week: String Cheese

People...We are making progress!

I went to the doctor today for my first weekly check-up. The first thing she did was measure me. She said that I am measuring right on schedule - about 37 weeks. She checked my "progress", and she said that I am open and on my way! This is great!! She also did an external exam to see if she could get an idea of how big Bryce is. The first thing she said was, "Wow! You are all baby!" She said that even though I am measuring on schedule, Bryce feels like he is bigger than 37 weeks. We have scheduled an ultrasound for my next appointment so she can get a better idea of how big he actually is. If this baby is anything like Matt was when he was born, I am going to have a massive baby boy (10 lbs!!!)!

YEAH FOR PROGRESS!!!!

36 Weeks

Sorry no picture again this week. By the time Matt got home this evening, I was already in my pajamas and so comfy :)

This past week has been exhausting! I got sick this past weekend with a chest cold, and I just can't seem to shake this annoying cough. I am having a bit of a hard time sleeping because of the coughing and the massive belly. The Braxton-Hicks contractions are to the point where they are so strong! I hope this means that my body is ready to have this baby earlier rather than later. I actually woke up last night because the contractions were so strong. I have been having contractions in my back today that were so strong they took my breath away! They still aren't consistent, but I think this baby may want to come out early :)

Zeus can tell that something is going on. He has been cuddling with me more than normal, and he likes to sniff my belly. A few nights ago he actually put his head on my belly. It was so cute!

The Bryan College Volleyball team surprised Matt (who is their athletic trainer) on Wednesday night with presents for baby Bryce. It was so sweet! Matt had a great time opening all of them and getting ready for the new baby! We can't wait!

Craving of the week: Toast with strawberry jelly

35 Weeks

Nothing extremely eventful has happened in the past week. I have been having some MAJOR braxton hicks contractions, but nothing real...I don't think. I have been told that I will know for sure when I am having real contractions. The "fake" contractions have gotten very strong, and they seem to last for several minutes. I have not actually timed them yet, but they aren't consistent enough for me to time.

My next dr. appointment isn't until Monday, Sept. 13. It is supposed to be my 36 week appointment, but by the time I go to the doctor I will be almost 37 weeks. I so hope I am making progress and Mr. Bryce is ready for his big entrance!

I have become SO uncomfortable...and sometimes it can be painful as well. It is crazy how the simplest things become almost impossible. I can't reach my toes anymore, so I am treating myself to a pedicure this week :)

Craving of the week: cereal