36 Weeks on Wednesday!

Not much has happened in the last 2 weeks.  I did have a fabulous baby shower on Sunday.  I got to see so many of my great friends and family.  It was fabulous.  I will post pictures on facebook later.  The pictures are on Harry's camera and I don't know where the cord is and he's at work.  Anyways, Ramey is pretty much set on the things he needs.  There were still some essentials that we needed so I made a very detailed list (with pictures) and Mom and Dad went to Target and Babies R Us and got the rest of the things we needed.  I am realizing throughout this pregnancy how Type A and anal I actually am.  I don't like not being able to do things on my own the way I want it done.  That has been one of the hardest parts of this bed rest.  Letting other do everything for me.  But I couldn't have done this without the help of my family and hubby!

I went to the doctor today.  

Two weeks ago I was a fingertip dilated and 10% effaced.  

Today, I am 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced and he is at -2 station.

ON WEDNESDAY, I AM OFF OF MY MEDICINE AND GO OFF OF BED REST!!!!!

At this point if I go into labor they aren't going to stop it or do anything, so he could be here any day, especially since I am going off my medicine.  I have been having a lot of contractions the last 4 days, like every 10-20 minutes but they haven't been too painful.

Now I will be off bed rest because 37 weeks is full term, but I'm still going to take it pretty easy since I have been confined to a bed for 70 days my muscles have really weakened and I get so tired doing nothing, but need to get some of my strength back before the baby is here.  But I do have my priorities straight and have a hair appointment scheduled for Thursday since it is been forever since I've had a color and cut, and I would like my hair to look decent when he does decide to make his appearance.

Since he could be here any day, I finished his baby blanket today, finished writing my thank you cards from my shower and finished reading my 3rd baby book!  My bags are packed for the hospital, his swing is up and running, got my diaper bag and monitor in the mail, and we are good on diapers and wipes!  I feel a lot more prepared for him to come than I did a week ago.

I would like to keep him cookin until 37 weeks or more, but it will be okay if he comes at this point, but keep praying that he stays in a little while longer!  Thank you all of your prayers, kind words and support throughout this whole pregnancy!!!  I have felt very loved!

Meredith