39 week update

Weight 199 bp 113/71

Everything's still hanging in there. Last night I finally felt some contractions and they were enough to time. Too bad I needed to go to bed rather than try to keep them going. We went for a mile walk then later in the evening did the deed to try and help. Seemed to help a little bit. 

Constipation has still been bothering me and the 3 colace a day aren't helping enough. But for the most part heartburn has been under control which is nice. In the previous ultrasounds they said he had hair and I really can't wait to see how much. I'd love a head full of dark hair on him. 

I'm sleeping ok. When leiland wakes at night I have to pee because in awake. Falling asleep is still hard but I've been so tired lately I'm falling asleep around 11. Could be worse. 

Yesterday I had the weirdest ailment. My left nipple both itched and hurt so bad. I don't know why and it was incredibly frustrating. It seems better today which is good. 

Saw the ob today. Nst went ok. Saw a couple contractions which excites me lol. The on checked me and I'm now 2cm and dr can feel his head. I don't know what that means exactly but he's low. I asked the dr to strip my membranes. He doesn't believe it does anything but I'll take it on the off chance it helps kick start things. I've had a lot more mucus today since this morning so that's good. Having a few contractions but nothing consistent at this point. Did a little shopping/ walking earlier and now I'm bouncing on my ball. Tonight I'll go to grocery shop and just keep going. I'm part energizer bunny right? 

One more week till due date. There is a good chance I'll go past that but really hoping he decides to show in the next week. I can't wait to meet him and hold him. Smell him and kiss his little cheeks and face. Not much longer. 

39 week appt *update 8am*

Went well.

bp - 118/70
hb - 144
She didn't measure me 
2-3 cm dilated and about 70% effaced

She also stripped my membranes. It didn't hurt as bad as I've been told. There was a little blood on her glove but none since that. 

Dh wasn't happy about the membrane stripping. He keeps freaking out that we are so far from the hospital. I think he forgets it take HOURS to have a baby, and stripping the membranes doesn't mean the baby is coming NOW. So he wasn't happy about that, but I don't care. I've had tons of activity and if the baby is ready great, and if not maybe they will strip the membranes again next week.

Also, the CNM who I saw today offered to induce me. I politely said no thanks. I am not to that point, I am not even that uncomfortable. It just seemed silly to me to induce before I am overdue with NO REASON to have to get this baby out already.


***Update*** 8pm PST
So, I have been cramping pretty bad in my back all day and I haven't been doing a thing. Either way its gotten stronger and I have had several strong contractions, but nothing timable yet. I had a little spotting from the membrane stripping but not much. I am also VERY nauseous and sweating like crazy. 

Anyway, I don't think its happening tonight, but I do believe tomorrow is a good possibility.


***Update*** 8am PST
So I woke up feeling fine. I tossed and turned a lot and I am still exhausted. When i got out of bed I realized I had a ton of pressure and am still having just very slight cramping in my back. I can't be sure but I don't know that this is related to the stripping. I had plans of getting our and about today, but now we are waiting and getting the carpets cleaned so I am just sitting here.

8:11am
Ok I was laying with the pups and felt wet in my underwear so I went potty and there was a large amount of very bloody goop.