Failure to Launch.....

Well, my plan failed! :( I literally tried EVERYTHING that is supposed to induce labor and nothing...except a lot of false alarms.

It started Thursday night. I went to eat some eggplant Parmesan with 2 of my friends. Surprisingly I really liked it...and ate it all! Well I went to bed and woke up at 4am with some serious cramps and back pain. I thought "no way this really worked!" But after an hour of irregular contractions it went away....and then came back an hour later! So I got really nervous and was thinking this was it! But I was wrong! I called in to work (since I had been up since 4) and thought the day would bring more predictable contractions, but it stayed irregular. I even walked the dog for 30 minutes and walked the mall but nothing came out of it.

Saturday was more of the same...I slept really well but had irregular cramps/contractions all day.

Sunday am I was awoken at 4am AGAIN with more contractions...but these were even stronger. I had 2 good ones 20 minutes apart and then they got irregular again. But this time I was also nauseous! (WTF!!??)  I have heard of women being nauseous in the throws of active labor, but before?? This was no fun. :( Anyone else experience this prior to going into labor?? 
SO..apparently full moons, weather fronts, and eggplant DO NOT induce labor. :(

I am trying so hard to be patient, but being the planner that I am....I like to know when things happen. But I keep telling myself that God is in control and he knows when this baby will be born and that has to be good enough for me! :)

So, here is the update! (Maybe the last one? ;)

*How far along?: 38 Weeks 3 days!

*How big is baby?:  Dr said 7.5 lbs!

*Weight Gain: 41 lbs total...but I lost one this week!

*Sex: Sweet Baby Boy!

*Maternity clothes: Nothing fits...and fall is in the air (YAY!!). I am still wearing flip flops every day since thats all that fits haha!

*Stretch marks: I have a few faint ones next to my appendix scar that showed up since he dropped...hoping they are low enough to be hidden under a swim suit :)

*Sleep: Actually pretty good....just re-positioning a lot

*Symptoms: Fat feet, fat ankles, fat face, but feeling energized :)

*Movement: Yes but its a lot slower.

*Food cravings: Loving apple juice again

*Labor signs: Last week I was 1cm and 70% effaced. I have had TONS of braxton hicks, cramps and back pain. Hopefully it means more progress!

*Belly button in or out: I think its an outie now...never thought it was possible!

*What I miss: Being able to sit up, taking a deep breath, walking normal, sleeping on my back, sleeping through the nite, not peeing every 5 minutes, my ankles! I think you get the idea ;)

*What I'm looking forward to: Having a baby! I have another Dr. appt Wed so hoping for more progress!

*Best moment of the week: Dinner with my sweet friends!!

The Plan!

Ok! So, I might be a little ahead of myself but I am going to do everything I can to get the baby out this weekend! 

Yesterday I was not in a good mood. I had cramps, I was tired, and pretty much feeling like I was going to be pregnant FOREVER! I had  a Dr's appointment schedule, but was not expecting anything. Last week I wasn't dilated at all and the doors were very tightly closed. I actually wasn't even planning on getting checked this week, but the Doc had other plans.

At first I wasn't thrilled, because being checked is not the most pleasant experience. ( But I know there is a lot worse to come! ) So I reluctantly agreed and to my surprise we had made progress!! I was now 1cm dilated an 70% effaced. The Doc was very pleased with my progress in just a week and said, "You have done really well this week, it could be soon!" So I asked, "Sooner than 2 weeks? (Since that is my EDD) and he said "oh yeah"! 

I know it still doesn't mean anything...and I shouldn't get my hopes too high.....but I have decided on a "plan" for this weekend! Well it actually starts tonight!

2 of my friends and I are going to dinner tonight to get some Eggplant Parmesan! I think this is a local thing, but MANY claim it can put you into labor. I am more than willing to give it a shot.

 (not sure if I will like it but I will eat it anyways!)

AND the moon is full and there is a front coming in this weekend, so I have mother nature on my side! ;) I also plan on walking a TON. Last weekend I walked around a festival Saturday and then Sunday walked the mall for 2 hours AND walked the dog. I could barely move by Sunday night but I think thats what helped get things moving!!! 

There is also one more thing  (*cough *cough) thats helps get labor started, so I think Ill give that a whirl too! ;) If anything, it will help with progress...and hopefully by next week SOMETHING will happen. I am SO ready to meet this little guys I cant stand it!

If you know of any other wives tales that can help please share......but I am NOT drinking Castor oil...I want to go into labor, not die!

Stick a fork in me...Im done!! (Hopefully?)

37 weeks!! We made it to FULL TERM!!! Not that I was worried since I have had a textbook pregnancy...but now, I really don't worry about anything! I know that if I go over a bumpy road or lift something, that everything is going to be just fine! And maybe I will put myself into labor, haha! 

I have to say I have really felt great this week! Last week I felt sooo bad that I didn't know how I was going to make it through 3 more weeks of this...but I guess I got a second wind! Last night I got home and after dinner was antsy, and so Josh and I went to the Mall to get him  a few things. (I figured the walking couldn't hurt either) This is completely out of the norm for me lately! Once I am on the couch after dinner...I rarely move! :) But, I am liking this new found energy, and hope it means something! 

Tonight Josh and I are going on a date. :) I decided this week that I need to be patient and enjoy these last few weeks Josh and I have- just the two of us. I have been sooooo caught up in getting ready for the baby, so I think now that I feel ready, Josh and I can enjoy the last few calm weeks. :) I will take some nursery pics this weekend and post them soon. The room is done except for wall decor which I haven't decided on. But, Brett will be in our room for the first few weeks so I have a little more time.

37 weeks!!

I think the black is slimming (ha!) I don't think I grew too much this week, but my belly is ALL IN my lap when I sit. He definitely feels a lot lower.

*How big is baby?:  19-20 in and 6 1/2lbs

*Sex: Sweet Baby Boy!

*Maternity clothes: I hate all my maternity pants and shorts...they are tight now! Its amazing to me because some of them were too big for a while..and now they don't fit at all! Every day I come home and put on one of Josh's t-shirts and yoga pants! I am so excited to wear normal clothes again soon! Even if I will have a beer belly! ;)

*Stretch marks: Nothing new...hoping he comes out soon so it stays that way!

*Sleep: OK...still waking up a lot...not sure why, just uncomfortable

*Symptoms: Fat feet, fat ankles, fat face, but feeling energized :)

*Movement: Yes, but I think it has slowed a little. He doesn't have much room so is more like slow movements and limbs sliding around

*Food cravings: Not really anything lately...I feel like Im not as hungry lately.

*Labor signs: Lower back pain and menstrual cramps but NO PROGRESS :( The Dr. said baby is nice and low at -1 station, but the doors are still closed!

*Belly button in or out: Flat on the bottom but the top sticks out...

*What I miss: Being able to sit up, taking a deep breath, walking normal, sleeping on my back, sleeping through the nite, not peeing every 5 minutes, my ankles! I think you get the idea ;)

*What I'm looking forward to: Having a baby.....there is a full moon on the 23 so Im keeping my fingers crossed!

*Best moment of the week: Being full term!