Wednesday, July 8, 2009

40 Weeks 6 Days

Finally, my LAST appointment at my OBGYN! My doctor was shocked that I still haven't delivered yet. She checked my cervix and I've become a bit more dilated - around 3 1/2 -4cms. She mentioned that it felt like I had a lot more water then usual; hopefully that would explain the remarkable weight gain. I had a 20 minute Non Stress Test to make sure it would be okay to wait to induce me on Friday - all stats looked good. We are guessing that Tyler weighs in around 8lbs. My belly is now so heavy, I feel like I need to carry it - literally.

This past week I've been miserable. I feel like a beached whale that is suffering from Mono and I'm very grumpy. I've been working from home since last Tuesday and I am bored out of my mind. Mentally, I want to do a bunch of errands, go to the pool, etc - but as soon as I get up every 5 minutes to pee, I realize that I'm simply exhausted for no good reason! I have never laid around like this in my life!

Oh one last thing, no more suggestions on what might induce my labor.. :) Spicy foods, long walks, sex, sitting on a birthing ball, the full moon - nothing works....this is why they are called myths!

My induction is scheduled for this Friday morning July 10th, 2009 at 6:45am. We are praying that the labor / delivery go well and that Baby T comes out healthy!

Stats for appointment today:
Blood Pressure: 120/62
Dilated: 3 1/2 - 4cms
NST: Heart Rate / Health is good
Contractions: a few BH, still nothing real
Weight Gain: Incredible! 3.5 lbs WTF?