40 Weeks

Today is officially my due date and I am still pregnant as can be! This last week has been a long one for me simply because I am anxious for Mason to join our family. I had my doctor appointment on Monday and had a feeling that nothing had changed - I was right. I am still dilated to 3cm and 75% effaced. Mason's head is another centimeter lower and his heartbeat sounded fantastic! I was kind of hoping that my blood pressure would be shooting through the roof so they would have to induce me, but it was still totally normal and I had lost a pound since last week. After my doctor checked me he told me things were looking good, but stripping my membranes probably didn't do anything because I am already at a 3...he also said that he expects to see me on Monday at my next appointment. After he left the room I had to try so hard to keep it together. I said I was going to be just fine waiting for Mason, but I think I have reached the end of my rope. I made it just outside the hospital before I had a complete breakdown and called my mom (Brad was at work and I was not about to call and bawl like a baby while he couldn't really talk). I'm not sure if my mom understood anything I said because of how hard I was crying, but it was nice to just be able to let it all out. I sincerely hope that I don't make it to my next appointment on Monday because at that point I might seriously punch someone in the face, or just cry again.

I have never felt so ready for something in my life - people keep telling me to enjoy my time without having a child, but in all honesty it is what I can't wait for! I have wanted to be a mom my whole life and I realize that things will NEVER be the same once Mason is here, but I can't wait and welcome the change. His room is ready, bags are packed and both mine and Brad's patience is wearing thin...we are ready to meet our little Mason and hope he decides to come join our family soon! Bring on the dirty diapers, the blowouts, the sleepless nights and all the snuggling with a baby I could ever hope for! I can't wait to finally have my baby boy here and in my arms - the official countdown is over, we are now on Mason's time.

(40 week belly in all it's glory - toothbrush and all!)

P.S. I won't be posting again until I can post pictures of my little man!!

39 Weeks

39 Weeks...I didn't want to make it to this point, I'd rather be changing poopy diapers right now.

Yesterday I went to my doctor appointment and all went well. I still haven't gained any weight, blood pressure is normal and Mason's heartbeat sounded so good! Mason's head is in the -1 position, I am 75% effaced, but still only dilated to 3cm. He stripped my membranes and said that usually within 24 to 48 hours labor will kick in...well, it has officially been 24 hours and I've just had the same old contractions. Last night my mom and I went on a long walk to try and help things along and then this morning I woke up at 6am because the contractions were hurting pretty bad, but they were about 10 minutes apart for a couple of hours and then stopped.

I now have two options: 1. Be completely miserable and wish this baby was here already or 2. Realize that Mason will come when he is ready and simply enjoy my last few moments of a quiet home. I choose option #2, but I'm still hoping that Mason will make his appearance sooner rather than later! Here's to hoping I don't make it to my next appointment on Monday!
39 Week Belly
(Don't mind the crappy picture, I just got done swimming)

38 Weeks

I think my body is done being pregnant just as much as I am mentally done! I have been having contractions since last Friday, they haven't been consistent so I know it isn't actual labor, but they do NOT feel good. It hurts to laugh, sneeze, cough, stand up, sit down, roll over...well these days being comfortable doesn't really exist. I went to the doctor on Tuesday and found out that my contractions have at least done something! I am now dilated to 3cm, 50% effaced and Mason's head is even lower (if that is possible). I still haven't gained any weight (whoo hoo!), I am measuring 36.5cm (still small) and Mason's heartbeat sounded so strong and healthy! Thankfully my doctor told me that if I am still pregnant on Tuesday that he will strip my membranes to get things moving along. Hopefully my body will just go into labor before then! 

Today is my last day at work because I can't function anymore during all of these contractions! I will miss some of the people I work with, but it will be nice to be able to focus on having this baby.

Hopefully next time I post I won't be pregnant anymore and instead I will be happily snuggling with my little Mason. I have done everything in my power to induce my own labor and nothing has worked (go figure). I know that Mason will come when he is ready, but I am still going to do my best to get things going! As much as it hurts I am going to be going on a lot of long walks, swimming, squatting, etc. to encourage him to come out! Wish me luck...