DUE DATE!!

Today is the day. D Day. DUE DATE. The day that this baby was destined to be born. At least, that's what the ultrasounds both said. And yet....no signs of him showing up today. He's being as stubborn as can be. He must like it in there, but I can't understand how! He's so cramped and out of room...this mommy says it's just time! I gave him a little pep talk last night, letting him know that today was supposed to be his birthday, so he is welcome to make a move! Nothing. Not a single contraction. No signs of his arrival. He's just wiggling around in there, in no hurry to meet us just yet, apparently, although we are very impatiently waiting to finally get to meet him! *sigh* I just want him in my arms! I know a lot can happen in a matter of hours, but sheesh, I am giving up hope that he will be here when he "should" be. I guess the little guy just needs some extra baking time. And although I am extremely uncomfortable and ready for him to make his debut, I can be patient for 5 more days......I guess.....but ONLY because I know it's so he can be extra healthy. 

Otherwise, I'd be on the neighbor's trampoline right now. 

{{ 38-39 }}

This picture is at 38 weeks after going for a long walk with Megan and all our little kiddos down by the river :) [fyi--the Spanish Fork River walking trail is NICE! I liked it a lot!]

Here are the stats:
[38] Baby is about 18.9 to 20.9 inches long and weighs about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds. his head is now about the same circumference as her abdomen. He may have about an inch or so of hair already. he's slowly shedding that white goo on his skin (called vernix caseosa) but you might see some of it at birth.

[39] Baby keeps growing, despite being so crowded in there. He probably weighs around 6.2 to 9.2 pounds and measures about 18.9 to 20.9 inches. (this says the same thing as week 38--so who knows!) He's probably able to flex his limbs now. His brain is still rapidly developing -- he's getting smarter by the week! His nails may extend past his fingertips

Ok. So we are hoping that at 38 weeks he didn't weigh 9.2, because oh my gosh, this baby is not going anywhere anytime soon apparently! I've tried everything. I've Googled all the ways to possibly put me into labor... Eating fresh pineapple [I ate 2!], applying Clary Sage oil [nightly!], massaging acupressure points on my ankles and feet [every single day], bouncing and rolling on an exercise ball [for hours!!], walking..... everything! And I guess the only TRUE thing that will get this baby here, is TIME!!

We went to the doctor again today (39wk2d) and I have not progressed. For the past 3 weeks we have been 1cm, 50% and -2station. (okay okay, he said we are 70% today, but I think he was just trying to be nice and keep me from bursting into tears at the thought of ZERO progression) He offered to induce us on the 19th, which would be in 3 days, but I told him that I really had hoped to make it to the due date without induction. He was happy to hear that, actually, and set us up for the 26th IF we make it that far. Which he says, is likely!! Ugh.... the 26th?! 5 days over due, and 10 days away from now!?! I had really hoped that we would get to meet our little baby before then!! Not only is my body just done with all of this pregnancy discomfort, but I am just impatient to get to see his little face and snuggle him up! I want him in my arms!! I want to smell his baby smell and kiss his baby cheeks! I was so disappointed to hear the doctor say that we will not only likely go over due, but go far enough to be induced (which I had hoped to avoid). Yes, I've cried a lot of tears today. I'm trying to stay positive, like several people have been telling me. There is a light at the end of the tunnel-an official one-but isn't there always with pregnancy? I mean, I can't be pregnant forever..... though it feels like it! I have decided to stop doing all these little "natural induction" tricks that I've been trying. I'm just going to focus on relaxing and going about our day to day activities as if we aren't waiting on him. Maybe THEN he will decide that it's time for him to get here.

I'll enjoy his little kicks and rolls for a little while longer...and pray that he decides to come early despite what the doctor says. :)