40 weeks / 10 months pregnant

Who ever said you're pregnant for nine months obviously doesn't know how to do math. 40 weeks = 10 months, not nine! And in my current situation I'm 40 weeks and two days pregnant. We had our Dr appointment on Wednesday and I didn't walk in with any expectations. The way this pregnancy has been going I knew that Emerson wasn't going to come out anytime soon; he's too comfy. Like I figured I'm still not dilated-dang this baby! After hearing the disappointing news our Dr sat down and asked me if I was over being pregnant. I explained that I have good days still, but my bad days are outnumbering them now. I let him know that I could NOT see being pregnant for another two weeks. He was completely on my side and suggested scheduling my induction, which is where AJ and I were headed. We were hoping to be induced on Sunday, but our Dr said he couldn't do this Sunday so AJ and I immediately assumed that meant another week before induction. We wanted a Sunday so that AJ could just take the full week off. To our happy surprise our Dr suggested starting the process on Sat night instead! WORKS FOR ME! 

He explained that the induction would be a two part process. Since I'm not dilated he doesn't want to start the pitocin right away. Once we check in he's going to do one last check to see if I've dilated at all (not likely) and then he'll insert what he described as a balloon catheter into my cervix. This will slowly increase to about 3cm to help "ripen" my cervix. If all works well, I'll be dilated to at least 3cm by morning. This process prevents the use of drugs that can produce painful contractions, but not necessarily dilate me and it allows AJ and I to get some sleep to be prepared for a day of laboring. He said he'll come back early Sunday morning to break my water and start the pitocin. Hoping that I continue to dilate with the help of drugs I'll be pushing out Emerson sometime on Sunday, July 21st! We finally have an end in sight! 

Now that I know Emerson will be here this weekend I'm starting to get nervous. When delivery was still a surprise I didn't allow myself to build up my nervousness, but now that we know I'm just going to be thinking about it for the next three days. I guess having a scheduled delivery is actually pretty perfect for AJ and I because of our OCD! I can't believe we're HAVING a baby this weekend!! AH! I can't wait to meet our son and see his little face. Our lives are about to change forever and we can't wait! 

Looks like I have a couple more days to make sure the house is in order and ready for a baby. Pretty sure I'll have time to squeeze in one last mani/pedi before Emerson shows up!

Only three more days (or less if he changes his mind and shows up earlier)!

AJ wanted in on our last week!

How Far Along: 40 Weeks

Weight gain: 45 lbs - didn't gain anything this week!
Maternity clothes? Everyday
Stretch marks? I've got a few 
Sleep: Peeing every hour makes it really hard to sleep
Best Moment of the Week: Scheduling my induction!
Miss Anything? Being able to buckle my sandals on my own.
Movement?: Still rolling around in there. I'm going to miss that feeling!

Food cravings: All things spicy!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Gender: Baby Boy
Labor Signs: ONLY cramping

Symptoms: Pressure in my groin, non-stop peeing, and back pain.
Belly Button in or out? Still in

Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and Anxious
Looking Forward To: Meeting my son!