37 Wk Dr Appt

We had a doctor's appointment this past Monday. We got to see our 'little' guy during a growth ultrasound. The doc wanted to see how big he was and, from there, determine an induction plan. Well, baby surpasses the 90th percentile in every category and is weighing in at 7.5 lbs. However- they may be off up to 1 lb and 2 ounces, lets hope he is lighter than what they are thinking and not the other way around. They are not too concerned since Emma was big, this is my 2nd, and its a boy..but he is big. Afterwards, I went and met with my doctor. She checked me and said I am dilated to 3. The look on my face must have been of complete shock because she said, "Yep, 3, so go home and pack your bags." Considering I was hardly dilated to a 1 - 24 hours before my water broke with Emma, I was thrilled! She continued on to say that if I don't have him by next Wednesday (my 38 wk appt) we will schedule an induction for the following week.

For as much as I would love to not be pregnant anymore, if they are only going to induce me a week early, I kind of think I prefer to wait and let him come on his own. It is more natural (so hopefully that means less painful, less waiting around the hospital, etc) and then I get my 'suprise' moment like I did with Emma. We will see how I am feeling, but as of right now I am praying he comes sometime next week....then I don't have to worry about the next step. Hell, if she is thinking of inducing..maybe she can just scrape my membranes...that worked like a CHAMP with Emma. At least that would be a little more natural than pumping me full of petocin.

Since that appointment, we haven't packed or really done anything to continue to get ready. Actually, correction, we did get Emma in her toddler bed. SHE LOVES IT! However there has been one night that she woke up screaming, felt horrid for her. Other than that she loves to be able to jump in and out as she pleases. When we put her down she may get out to get a book, but then she crawls right back in and stays there.

I am definitely in a 'nesting' stage but I dont have the energy to be able to move around and clean things up. In addition, when I bend over to pick up I feel like crap and start cramping real bad. My mom is coming up on Sunday to help me--I am hoping this makes me feel more prepared and less cluttered.

There is 18 days until my due date, so whether I get induced or go on my own...he will be gracing us with his presence soon..

His name----------------------still undecided. Honestly, we do not have a #1 yet.