39 Weeks Update: The Waiting Game

Well, today was a disappointing day. I made it to my 39 weeks Dr. appointment, which I have never previously done in a pregnancy. So I guess that means that I've been pregnant longer than I ever have before. At least I've made some progress though. I am now dilated to a 3 and 100% effaced. The doctor said everything looks good and she could come any time, and that when she does it's likely that it will be quick. I had him strip my membranes to hopefully get things going. It didn't hurt like I expected it to. It wasn't really bad at all actually. So I guess now we'll see. He said if stripping the membranes was going to do anything it would do it today, otherwise we were just back to waiting. I'm not getting my hopes up though. I think if I make it to my Dr. appointment next Monday I might have a major emotional breakdown. I had a small one in the car today after my appointment as it was. I just can not imagine going through another week pregnant.

I don't think my kids can imagine me pregnant for another week either. I think they've really noticed my lack of energy and enthusiasm and ability to plan activities for them or take them places. They have been so ornery and contradictory and whiny lately. They haven't been sleeping well, eating well, or being very nice to each other. And I find that my patience went out the window a long time ago. Not a good combination. Every night when Aaron comes home I practically throw the kids at him and beg him to do something--anything-- with them. Which isn't fair to him either, because I know he has long days too.

Last week I did a few projects to try keeping my mind on something else. I made a few burp clothes. I have lots still from when my boys were babies, but I wanted Adelia to have two or three feminine ones to go with all the trucks, dinosaurs, and sports ones we already have. I also found a really cute green fabric with white, brown, and raspberry colored daisies on it, and I crocheted around that for her. I have crocheted around a blanket for each of my kids, and I wanted to do one for her too. They make excellent all purpose blankets, unlike the quilt, because you can wrap the baby in them, lay them out on the floor or grass, cover the car seat when the baby is sleeping, and they fold up pretty small so they are easy to take anywhere. Anyways, I'm excited for her to have one too. And my last project, we have a papa san chair in the baby's room. Which I highly recommend for nursing by the way, I love my rocking chair for when the kids get a little older, but for nursing (or really late night feedings in general, breast or bottle) there is nothing better than a papa san chair. Anyways, I had two fleece covered pillows in my papa san chair that were BYU blue and white, that I had given Aaron as a Christmas present when we were dating, but the fleece on them was getting pretty ratty. So, Jo Ann's was having an awesome sale on fleece the other day, so I bought some brown and recovered the pillows. They match the room better in brown anyway, and I also added a little daisy for a feminine touch. I think it turned out really cute.

So, I guess now is the time to place your bets. We do this with every baby too :) When do you think Adelia will come? What do you think she'll weigh? How tall? Go ahead and make your guesses. Here's a tiny bit more info. Her official due date is August 7th. I am already dilated to a 3 and 100% effaced. My membranes have been stripped. Lincoln was 10 days early, weighing in a 7 pounds 7 ounces and 21 inches long. Ivan was 6 days early and 8 pounds 3 ounces and 21 inches long. There's the statistics. We always offer a candy bar to the winner, but I don't think we've actually ever paid up :) So this is just for fun... And if nothing else, your responses give me something to read while I'm waiting.