Wednesday, July 15, 2009

The Last Day!

40 weeks pregnant, still 3 cm dilated, still 80% effaced, and tired of waiting. I'm huge and uncomfortable. I'm ready to have this baby!

So. . . . I'm on the schedule! Tomorrow morning- 9am I check into the hospital to be induced! I really wanted to experience labor, but how much longer would I have to wait?? The thought of it coming as a surprise scares me. I like be prepared. I want to be showered and ready for the day. I want my bags to be packed. I want to feel ready. Last night I was having what I thought were contractions- and lots of them. I couldn't sleep most of the night thinking that I was in labor. Every time I'd wake up (and believe me- it was a LOT) I'd think, "This is it. I better shower and get ready to go to the hospital!" No such luck. Morning came and no "real" labor pains. I got up at 6am and decided to get started with my day. And what a productive day it was!

Here's just a few things I was able to accomplish on my last day of having only one kid:

* 55 minutes on the elliptical, followed by weights and squats (I tell ya, I've been doing everything possible to get this baby out!)
* Hanging out with friends, complete with a train ride around the Rio, interactive music with the kids, and the train table/ story time at Barnes and Noble
* A good solid hour nap
* Grocery shopping- stocked the fridge
* Cleaned the kitchen
* Mopped all the floors in the house (of course on hands and knees- with mom insisting that I stop :)
* Laundry
* Payed bills
* Packed my bag
* Charged all cameras
* And ended the day hanging out with Mom and Spencer, watching movies and getting a heavenly foot rub (thanks mom :)!

I think I'm ready. I'm excited, a little nervous, but definitely feel prepared. Bring on the LABOR!

10 comments:

Jocelyn said...

Yeah!! baby Elle is almost here! I cant wait to have another niece :)

Cothran Family said...

Good luck! we love you and pray all is well.

Lollidale Farm said...

We'll be thinking about you! I can't wait to hear how everything goes. I don't accomplish that much on a normal non-pregnant day. Geesh!

Brian or Julie said...

Best of luck! :)

Lis said...

woooot wooooot!!!!!!!! come on out baby Elle!!! my camera is charged too!!!!!!! i cant wait!!! dont know if ill sleep tonight!!!

Doreen said...

WAHOOOOOOO!!! I got all pumped just by reading that, and YOU'RE the one having the baby! I'll DEFINITELY BE THINKING ABOUT YOU TOMORROW!!!!!!!

tylerandmommy said...

You are the envy of all women, pregnant and not. :) I bet Melissa is stoked you are getting induced before she leaves so she can see baby Elle! I will have to wait til I get back to see her, so please post some pics so I can check while I am at the beach! Good luck today! Have an AWESOME labor (if labor can be awesome).

Safire said...

Good luck! I'll be thinking of you today!!

Dan and Bec said...

oh I am nervous for you...and me! GOOD LUCK! I am sure you are in full labor by now...I'm praying for you and cute little "L"!

JoSue said...

You are AWESOME Anie! We love you and are so excited for you guys! Good luck! xoxo