Garen's Birthday

I've been late posting lately, but for good reason! My appointments have been falling on Mondays, so I've just been waiting to post until after my appointment!

So after last weeks disappointing appointment with no progress, I've been doing LOTS of walking. Garen and I have been going for evening walks before dinner, and I have been getting out in the plant a little more. I've even been taking the awful, exterior, super-steep, industrial steps to go to a couple of departments. I feel so out of shape when I get to the top of the steps! My gluts are on fire and I am out of breath. Although I'm sure the extra weight doesn't help that.

Well, at yesterday's appointment I had made some progress! I'm still not dilated, but I am 75% effaced. In case you don't know, this means that while my cervix is still completed closed, it has thinned out by 75%, which is great! I am still at -2 station, which means that Lucas's head is bouncing off my cervix with every step I take! Really very fun!!!

Saturday I went shopping in Nashville with my friend Shannon. I had a coupon, so we went to Babies R Us so I could buy the last few things I "needed" from my registry. I'm still waiting for Target to send me my final coupon to use at their store!

Sunday was Garen's birthday. It was a very laid back day. We don't have any projects going on right now as we are just waiting to have this baby! So we sat around and did a whole lot of nothing. I did make him lasagna for dinner and I bought him a tiramisu cake - which he wouldn't let me have any of because he is a caffeine nazi!

As of today, I am 38 weeks and 3 days pregnant. My next appointment is Monday afternoon and if I have made more progress by then, we may talk about scheduling an induction. This way, I can guarantee that I will have my doctor in delivery (otherwise I only have a 25% chance), plus we will be able to tell our parents when to come visit. Of course, there is a chance I won't make it to next Monday! COME OUT LUCAS!!!