This morning I had my last scheduled OB's appointment. She measured me and sure enough, I'm still 2 cm dilated and now 90% effaced. I know that is kind of good news. I mean, any progress is progress. I have that much less work to do when I actually go into labor. It didn't get me really excited though. I was secretly hoping the OB would look up at me and say I see her head! and then rush me off to labor and delivery telling me to hold on just a second.
...It was a nice dream. At least she-in her words-tried to "help things along" while she was down there. She told me I should walk a lot today in an effort to make things happen naturally.
So, after my appointment I decided to meet up with my friend that lives just a block or two from my doctors office. We walked all over downtown Seattle! I had tons of fun freaking people out.
"Oh, congratulations, when are you due?"...."Right now."
Muahahaha. The looks were priceless I tell ya! We bought ice cream and cookies and all the things I wanted my entire pregnancy but stayed away from because I didn't want to gain weight. Well you know what? It's my due date. Screw it, I'm eating some Rocky Road ice cream and some cookies!
Alas, through all of that, nothing is happening. I guess this kid wants to stay in there forever. Can't blame her...it's getting pretty cold outside. Still, it would be nice to hold her in my arms finally. We just got back from another walk (that's, what? Two walks today?) and I'm getting ready to make these enchiladas for dinner. If nothing else, there's three different kinds of chili's in them. Maybe they will start the contractions-even though I don't really believe in those old wives tales, I've still got some hope. I'll try anything at this point!
Wish me luck!! (and stay tuned...)
* For those of you that might be a tad bit confused & wondering if I am having another baby already maybe you should read this post
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