40 Week Pregnancy Update

Wasn't quite sure I would make it to this date but here I am! 40 weeks and 2 days. Most people had guessed that I would go early. I always got comments like, "Wow, you carry so low so there is no way you'll make it to your due date." or "You dropped already? Oh that baby is coming early!" I can only recall maybe a few people that didn't say I would go early.  Little Miss MadeLynn is proving everyone wrong! Hope this doesn't mean she is just as stubborn as her Momma and Daddy!

We spent all last week walking and keeping me active! My poor swollen feet could barely handle it but I kept active. Every day we were on the go-go-go and still my daughter seems content. All the wives tales do not work to bring on labor...you can only go into labor if baby is ready. And despite my best efforts, she is still not ready.
When I scheduled this appointment I never thought I'd go to it but I had to...I'm an overdue Momma.

My mother got to go with me to my OBGYN appointment this morning and my only change was in dilation...1/2 cm bigger. Boo...but we did talk more about induction and that seems to be the way it will happen. We're waiting on a call now to finalize the exact day. As of now, it will be next Monday but we might possibly get to go earlier.

So here is the update:

How far along? 40 weeks

Maternity clothes/What I am wearing: Leggings and dresses

Stretch marks? No new ones

Sleep: I hate sleeping...because it's just so uncomfortable

Best moment this week: There is a scheduled end in sight!

Movement: Her movement is quite painful because she's so big and there is just no room left.

Food cravings:Crackers

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender: A beautiful baby girl

Labor signs:1 1/2 cm dilated, 50% effaced and -2 station

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks, pelvic pressure and cramping

Belly button in or out? A flat innie

Wedding rings on or off? Off since 30 weeks

Happy or moody most of the time? Moody because I am so uncomfortable

Looking forward to: Having a baby this week!