Well, despite our casual/hopeful scheduling, it doesn't look like Baby is showing up tomorrow :( I've been feeling great pressure and have been crampy and stuff, so I totally thought that I was going to go in today (just came back from my appt) and be told that I was like 5 cm dilated and ready to roll! But, turns out that I'm not really dilated at all and that my cervix is still nice and firm. Grr. So, I get to go in again next week (Wed's afternoon) and try again.
It's so funny really. I mean, I feel great, I now know I have a few days to just chill and hangout and 'putter' and such, but (as mentioned in the last post) something has just clicked on in my mind and I'm ready. I mean seriously, who wouldn't rather have more time to sleep and hangout and relax and stuff? He's coming soon, one way or the other, right? But yeah, I dunno, I think there's something in the female expectant-mother's mind that can't be switched off once it's turned on. I just wish I had something more to go on, something a bit more real than the duedate to know when I could expect some action. It doesn't help that he's only getting bigger in there the longer he waits; soaking in the sugar and making me long for fruit and chocolate ;) Oh to be like Kit with a nice dilated cervix and 5 pounder babies ;)

So, that's the update. This weekend would have been perfect really but we all know that babies come when they're ready and this chunky-monkey just isn't feeling like showing his face just yet. Thankfully, the sun has come out after days and days (and DAYS) of rain, so at least I can get outside while I wait.

In other news...
- I've ordered the last diapers (at least the last we can afford for now, hopefully I can pull this off and not cave too quickly)
- Dr. could feel Baby's head through my tight/firm cervix
- I'm walking, raspberry leaf teaing, and everything else to help
- My due date is one week from Sunday
- I'm seriously about to cave with this food stuff, think of me....
- My bag is packed. The room is ready.
- In our home, the weekend starts now, wahoo :)
- Hm...no baby...now what to give Jer for Father's Day ;)

Wow, what a day! Today was packed out with all kinds of things and I am TIRED, phew!

I just got back from my prenatal (end of 37 weeks) and it was fun. Here's the summary:
- Ultrasound results are back from last week and they're perfect and normal. Baby scored an 8/8 on his biophysical, is in the 45th percentile for size, and is looking fine in every way, so praise God for all that!
- Strep test came back negative-- yay again.
- And the coolest thing, my doctor LOVED my birth plan so much that he's asked me to print out a generic copy that he can give to his patients as the 'perfect example'. Isn't that SO cool? Thanks again for all the comments on that, very helpful :)

I thought he was going to 'check me' today but he decided to wait till next wait. Now, here's the thing. He said that if I'm dilated next week he might rupture the membranes to get things moving. I was all, "sure cool" (mostly due to being totally exhausted and incoherent) but now that I'm home and thinking about it i think it would be better just to wait it out and let things go their own way. Maybe if it was due date time or something it could be fine, but next week I'll only be ending the 38th week, and I'm not crazy uncomfortable or anything, so I think it makes sense to let God and Baby figure things out in their own time. Thoughts?
(On the flip side, I'm having some pretty intense cramps/contractions this week so maybe it'll be happening then anyways.... We've jokingly 'booked' him to arrive on the 13th, so who knows?)

Hmm...what else?
- I am one tired lady. The rash kept me up ALL night last night, coupled with a grand old sinus infection. I'm hoping both clear up soon so I can be well rested.
- Clothes and diapers are washed, though I've realized that I don't have near enough diapers to start off with. Going to buy a bunch more tomorrow, hopefully.
- Bbay's room is looking so awesome. I hope to finish it off and post pics later this week. it's just too cute :)
- Jeremy is adorable and seems ready for Baby to arrive. Very cute.
- I'm feeling more and more centered and prepared for what's ahead. Only a few things left....

Well, I think that's it for now. 16 days from the due date. Crazy crazy crazy.

Hey! I'm not sure if anyone will check this before Friday, but if you do feel free to toss me advice/revisions/additions that would be beneficial or important. I'll be taking this to my appointment tomorrow. Thanks!

Our Birth Preferences

Birth Plan for: Deanna and Jeremy Dyck         Due Date: June 23^rd    Dr. Dan Husband

Points to Note:

-          Gestational Diabetic

Category	Preference	Comments
Support	-          My support/coach will be my husband Jeremy.	Feel free to offer him ideas and guidance as he supports me.
Labouring	-          Freedom to walk, crouch, and otherwise move around throughout contractions   -          Freedom to eat and drink small amounts when during labour.   -          Time in the shower, use of an exercise ball, music, pictures, etc.	- I hope to avoid an intravenous unless it is necessary
Med’s and Interven-   tions	- My goal is to avoid drugs.   Please do not offer me any pain relieving drugs unless I ask for them.                 I plan to:                 - Avoid use of narcotics                 - Avoid an epidural	- I may want to try Entonox….   - I welcome any ideas for non-medical pain relief/support J
Pushing	-          I would like to try to ‘breathe’ Baby out   -          I would like to push when I have the urge, not with coaching   -          I would like the freedom to try different positions for pushing and delivery	- It’d be great to have a mirror in place, if possible.
Delivery	-          Please apply warm compresses to the perineal area as Baby crowns.   -          I want to avoid an episiotomy and would rather have a small tear than (neither if possible!)	I welcome any massage or supportive interventions in the perineal area
After Delivery	-          Directly following birth, I would like to have Baby placed unbundled on my chest.   -          If possible, please delay cutting the cord until it has stopped pulsing, or at least until Baby has taken his first breaths.   -          We do not want salve/ointment applied to Baby’s eyes (if it is absolutely necessary, please delay until after initial bonding and breastfeeding)   -          If I need stitches, please use a local anaesthetic.   -          I would like to avoid pulling on the cord to accelerate delivery of the placenta.   -          I hope to attempt breast feeding as soon as possible following delivery	- Jeremy may want to cut the umbilical cord.
Complications	-          If I need to be transferred to another facility, we would prefer Drumheller   -          If a c-section is necessary, I would like Jeremy with me (if possible)