37 weeks

The countdown has definitely begun.  I am down to the last few weeks of pregnancy and I'm anxious to meet Charlee.  I am scared to death of labor but am so ready to not be pregnant anymore.  Not that I've had a bad pregnancy, I'm just uncomfortable and every little pain or cramp leaves me wondering if this is it.  

I haven't updated my blog in awhile so I need to catch it up.  A few weeks ago I had an u/s to measure the size of the baby.  At that point she was 5 lbs 12 oz, which I guess was a little on the big side.  Nothing to worry about the Doctor said.  At the next appt, another doctor told me to expect at least an 8 lb baby by delivery.  Then, at my last appt. which was a few days ago, I was 1/2 cm dilated...whew!  This doctor told me to expect at least 8 1/2 lbs!!  So, I have another u/s in 2 weeks to see the size of the baby again and he predicted I would still be pregnant then.  I have only gained 2 lbs in the last 8 weeks, so I guess she is the one gaining at this point.  Don't get me wrong, I want a healthy baby, but the thought of having to push out an 8-9 lb baby freaks me out.  I'm hoping the doctors are a little off on her size.  

It's amazing to me how active she still is.  She stretches and squirms all over in there.  I just watch my belly roll and wave.  I have to admit at times, it is extremely uncomfortable.  She is head down and the doctor said her head is really low, which is good.  It feels like she wants out just as bad as I want her out.  

The nursery is done, carseat ready, bags packed....we are ready as far as those things go.  We feel ready mentally and both of us are excited to see her and hold her.  It's just the not knowing that makes this hard.  Although the doctor said I would probably go full term, there's no telling what could happen.  I just want to make it the hospital and get the epidural.  Is it bad that that's my main goal?  I go back to the doctor in 4 days, so we will see if I've made any progress from a whopping 1/2 cm.  I've been having more Braxton Hicks and have had menstrual like cramping, which doc said is good.  We will have to wait and see when and how Charlee will make her debut...can't wait!!!!