Pregnancy Journal

I had a not so productive morning.   Only one of laundry and did the dishes.  The floors need to be done but I just can't seem to get around to it.

Last night I experienced some contractions along with what felt like deep period cramps.  They would radiate towards my back.  I started to get excited so I made sure the bags were packed and we had everything we needed for the hospital.  I should know better by now not to get so anxious.  Jason is even more anxious than I am.  This afternoon when he came home for lunch he said "I wish you'd get this baby soon so people would stop asking me about it"...poor guy, I know how annoying it is eventhough people are just trying to be considerate.  I just hate telling the same story 20 milllion times a day to different people.

Was able to get to sleep although, not a very good sleep.  Was up every hour with a full bladder. 

My friends are telling me to expect to have the baby next weekend if the Doctor's plan is to strip my membranes on Thursday.  That gives me a little hope and can help me relax a little.  I just don't know what any of the medical terms mean as I'm a novice.

We are invited out for steaks tonight at our friends house.  Then we'll get a movie and chill on the sofa for the rest of the night. 

My Mother is getting more nervous as each day passes.  She know's it's soon time to face her fears and get on a plane..lol.  I pray she doesn't have an attack.

Not at all what I expected.  I thought for sure the Doctor would do an internal but he didn't.  He said he'll do it next week to strip the membranes a little.  I guess he's scared that the internal could make things happen...and if baby wants to stay in for one more week than all the better although the longer I wait, the more anxious I get.

I tested positive for Group B Strep.   No biggy.  I weighed in at 149.9 lbs.  That's 2.2 lbs in a week.  That surprised me a little.  The baby's heartbeat was normal and then all of a sudden accelerated.  He told me that means the baby is doing really well.

He told me he had a heated meeting with the nurses on call the night I went in for false labor.  He didn't think there was any need for all that happened but in a way, it's better to be close to a bigger medical center with more prenatal care should anything be wrong with the baby.  He told me not to worry and they won't do that again...Thank God.  He also told me he can do a C-Section should something go wrong...(i'm a very petite girl).  I left feeling satisfied. 

And I think that's it.