No progress

Today I had another NST. All looked good. Baby moved nicely and I even had a contraction. Babys HB spiked, then dropped, and steadied back out. It wasn't a strong contraction either. But dr was happy with it. My OB checked me, and no progress. Its so frustrating. He stripped my membranes Thursday and I had a lot of contractions that night, some Friday night but they stopped before I went to bed, all Saturday night and woke up several times to them, then all morning through early afternoon Sunday. Seriously I had a LOT of contractions and absolutely no progress.

I feel like my body is failing me yet again. Yes I can wait it out longer but why? My body fails me with getting pregnant. My body fails me to stay pregnant. I struggle so hard to have these babies, and now my body is failing to go into labor like it should. I know due dates are just an estimate, but still - no progress has me pretty bummed out right now.

The OB I like only does inductions on Wednesdays. He said he would induce me this week if I wanted, or next week. If I decide I want to go ahead this week, then he said just to call and set it up. I could hold my baby in just 2 days. Otherwise I will be holding my little man in 9 days. Either way he is close.

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. 

38 weeks

Plus 2 days. Oops late posting again lol.

Thursday I have my OB appt aftr my NST. Unlike some previous NST appts little boy moved pretty good for this one. Then when I saw the dr he checked me again. He says baby is lower and I am now 1cm all the way through my cervix. Still not feeling many contractions or losing any mucus plug yet either. I've been trying to put two evening primrose oil capsules in daily. I don't feel like they are doing much at all. Oh well we press on lol.

I still feel ok but Im getting really anxious for him to join us. I have some slight cramping once in awhile but not much. I am sleeping ok but falling asleep is hard. I usually sleep on my side and many nights wake up on my stomach. And this week I've noticed I am peeing even more often. SO annoying but thats ok.

Today I have had some issues with my knee bothering me. I don't know if I slept funny of its just the added weight getting to me. My back hasn't been hurting as bad lately, and when it does hurt sitting really helps.

My bags are mostly packed. I have a few more things for my bag, but its mostly ready. Still need to charge my camera batteries and plan to grab last minute items like my charger, camera, cell phone, makeup, and snacks need to be packed too lol. The car seat is installed and now we are just waiting for him to decide to come.

I really don't want to be induced again. I just want to experience going into labor on my own. I don't know that feeling and just really want that. I also want an unmedicated labor this time and not sure I will get that strapped to a bed with pitocin.