Week 39 and Counting...

Here is the latest doctor visit update. No change. He said that I was 75% effaced, instead of 70%, but I am kind-of wondering if he just said that to be nice. Anyway, I have to say that I have been pretty bummed out this evening about the whole thing. Dr. Forrester said that if I hadn't had the baby by next Tuesday (which is my due date) that he would see me then, and we would talk about inducing. However, this time, he didn't seem as keen on inducing the next day (October 24th) as he did a couple of weeks ago. He said we would see if my cervix was more favorable and then talk about whether or not to induce that week or the week after. (Which could possibly make us have a Halloween baby if he waits that long to induce and I don't have the baby before, because Dr. Forrester's call day is Wednesday.)

I'm not real sure why I've been so disappointed about this visit, I really haven't had my hopes up about going into labor earlier than my due date anyway, and even from the very beginning of my pregnancy thought it would be kind-of cool if I went a week over because the baby would be born on Evan's 30th birthday. I think today it was just frustrating because a few weeks ago, he seemed pretty big on inducing on the 24th, and I was seeing an end in sight. Adding another week to that is a little discouraging, being that I am pretty tired of being pregnant and am just ready to have that little baby in my arms. Also, Dr. Forrester seemed really unsure about inducing next week or waiting another week after that and when he said, "We can talk about it at your appointment next week and then YOU can make a decision," it just kind-of got me. (The doctor event thought I was about to cry and handed me a box of tissues. I held it in, though!!!) I just really don't want to have to make a decision about inducing at all! I want the baby to come when he/she is ready, but I really want him/her to be ready before the last week in October! The thought of being pregnant another week at this point is just frustrating!!!

So, I've just started praying that this baby will come BEFORE next Tuesday, that way NOBODY has to make a decision about when to induce. To all my praying friends, will you pray with me?!?!? I guess until then, I will keep walking and eating spicy foods. Tonight we had chili (like it's cold enough for it) and tomorrow it's quesadillas!!! Maybe that will speed up the process some!!!

In addition to being bummed out about all that, I also have developed a VERY scratchy throat over the last couple of days and am wondering if it is the on-set of a sinus infection, since that's how mine usually begin. Dr. Forrester looked at my throat when I was in there today and said it wasn't infected, so I am just praying it doesn't escalate into anything more. I totally don't want to be sick while I am giving birth!!!

On another note, I have to share a cute nephew story. My mom called this afternoon because she went to Jonesboro to read to Jackson's preschool class and to watch Coby play football this evening. (For those of you who don't know, those are my sister's kiddos.) Anyway, Jackson had no idea that Mom was coming to read, so when she walked in, he was completely surprised and excited. Mom said that Jackson introduced her to ALL his friends in his class. She also stayed to have lunch with him and took some pictures of Jackson and all his classmates. Anyway, she said, "Jackson, go stand by your teacher and let me take a picture of you with your teacher." Very willingly, Jackson went and had his picture made with his teacher. When mom finished taking the picture Jackson said, "Okay, Maw-Maw, you go stand by my teacher and let me take your picture with her, too!" So, mom had to go stand by Jackson's teacher to have her picture made! Too precious! I know Mom had a fun day with her boys!!!

Sorry for the book and being such a "Debbie Downer." I guess I just needed to get all that off my chest tonight!