As you all may recall, the plan was for me to check into the hospital tonight, where they would start me on Cervocil. This is basically a "starter" drug that would dilate my cervix. And then I would be induced tomorrow ( Read more... )

So. OB check up this morning. Another BPP sonogram ( Read more... )

I debated posting this, but figured that hey, I've been pretty forthcoming about the rest of the pregnancy, so why not ( Read more... )

Saw my OB yesterday, and there has been no further dilation. There's a bit of medical talk that could be inserted here, but the short story is that it is extremely unlikely that I'll have a baby by the end of this week. I have another check up next Monday, along with another sonogram for a bio-physical profile. They'll check the level of ( Read more... )

Like the Subject heading says ( Read more... )

...in Week 38Getting Ready for Her Close-Up ( Read more... )

...in Week 37 ( Read more... )

Childbirth Class finished last night. Yay! Breastfeeding class is a no-go, unfortunately, as they confused my registration. My confirmation email says 3/23, but their system says 2/23. And they can't fit me into a class until April 21st. Grrrr. So I'll read up on what I can find, spend some extra time with the lactation consultant at the ( Read more... )

The large belly is large. Stretch marks finally showed up a few weeks ago (did I mention that? Gotta check old posts.). I'm pretty much fine with that. Except that as Baby and belly continue to expand, the stretch marks have started to itch. I keep lotion on hand at all times, and believe you me, lotion-rubbing is not nearly as satisfying as ( Read more... )

...in Week 36 ( Read more... )