38 weeks

Happy New Year!

 I'm 38 weeks and still pregnant! I never believed that we would still be pregnant at this point but we are and we are growing strong. I went to the doctor yesterday for my weekly check up and baby remains great. Heart rate was strong and steady, belly growth was right on for 38 weeks and I continue to dilate. I was dilated to 3 cm now and cervix was also still thinning, (dr. didn't give me the percent but I didn't ask either). So doc and I decided to have my membranes stripped in hopes to get contractions more frequent and stronger. And wow was that painful. I've never had that done before. Essentially it's a really rough exam that strips the lining of my cervix to kick start my body into labor. I went home and was super uncomfortable all night. I really thought, "ok maybe the pain was worth it and maybe things are getting started?" But I was wrong. I was crampy and uncomfortable with a tight tummy all night. I went to bed and woke up feeling fine. It's still really hard to sleep and get comfortable in bed or on the couch but nothing new. So where we stand now is we continue to wait. If Ms. Charlotte hasn't decided to make her entrance by Sunday we will be evicting her via induction first thing Monday morning. I am hoping she will come on her own but I have a feeling she will need some help to join us. We shall just wait and see.

 Come on Charlotte, come join the party!