Baby Watch 2006 - Part Deux

Well, here we are, 38 1/2 weeks. Chris is bugging me to pack a bag. eh - whatever. I'll get around to it. I don't want it sitting there staring at me saying "is today the day?" "is today the day?" I figure, if the average length of labor is somewhere in the range of 12-18 hours, I'll have PLENTY of time to pack some socks and shampoo before we head out. Plus, it will give us something to do and concentrate on other than "The baby is coming!!!" So, the bag remains empty. ha. :)

Had another doctor appt today... but not before Chris' work held a baby shower for us. I wasn't really looking forward to meeting all these people for the first time at 9 1/2 months pregnant but we ended up having a really good time. He has some great, and some strange, co-workers. They all complimented me and told me that I was "sooooo cute"... and I of course was my usual, charming, witty self. lol

Now, on to the good part. WE HAVE PROGRESS! First, I tested negative for GBS, some weird thing that pregnant women can have and if you are positive, they have to hook you up to IV antibiotics during labor. But, we need not worry about that.... cause I ain't got it!

Second, I am 1.5 cm dilated, 50% effaced & soft, baby is at -3 station, and I am having frequent & strong braxton hicks contractions. Doc also guesstimates that she weighs around 7lbs - maybe a smidge more - at this point. But, by only feeling my tummy, it's a pretty rough guess. While we don't know the exact date baby will make her apearance, we do know that it will be no later than April 15th. We have scheduled that as an induction date just in case she decides to cook a bit more.

Here's to hoping the timer goes off soon! :)