D-Day

May 14, 2009 - that's the BIG DAY! Unless, of course, John Marshall wants to come SOONER! (PLEASE COME SOONER).

We went yesterday for my 38 week check up. I am 3 cm dilated, more effaced, and all that jazz. She says he is low, low, low - and again mentioned that she would be very surprised if I made it to my actual due date of May 20th. I then said, "Speaking of due dates...how long past my due date do you plan on letting me go?" She then said - "Oh I won't let you go past your due date. We will induce you the week of your due date. In fact, if you want to have him next week, say next Thursday or Friday - you can!" To which I replied, "Next Thursday is GREAT!" (Without even looking at or consulting with my sweet husband who is sitting right next to me. Ha!) She said she wouldn't even start the pitocin drip when I checked in - just because of how I am progressing. She thinks just breaking the water should do the trick - we shall see!!!

I used to have a bad taste in my mouth about scheduled inductions. In my perfect little world I thought, "Why not let things happen naturallllyyyyyy? Why not let God and nature work it's magic?" Or as my birthing instructor put it, "Does one eat doughey bicuits?!?!" (I actually do!) Ummmm...yeah - that was BEFORE I was 38 weeks pregnant, miserable, and READY to have him out of me!!! Everyone keeps telling me, "Enjoy this time! Your life is about to change drastically! Treasure all the time you have now! Keep him in longer - it will never be the same!" I REALIZE this - I realized this when we decided to start trying to have a baby. My point? I WANT a baby and I am READY to meet this little man!!! (Notice I didn't say I am ready to take care of him? That part scares me!) I know it will be different, hard, etc. - but I also can't imagine anything more wonderful!!!! Can't wait to meet you John Marshall...