38 week check up

It's been an interesting few days here in the Parker home.  Saturday we took the early part of the day and walked over to the park, around the duck pond and back home.  My stomach was a rock!  I had a few contractions later at night but nothing too bad.  I had tons of energy to get things done.  Then when it was time to go to bed, I wasn't tired at all.  I stayed up pretty late watching shows and knowing the next day we were up for church early. 

Sunday, mother's day was a good day.  I actually wasn't way tired at church but I was so glad we went.  When we got home the whole day I was spoiled.  I got a foot & leg rub, took a quick nap, had dinner & dessert made for me, got a shoulder rub, took another nap and enjoyed the day off for Mother's Day.  I was hoping it would be the night for labor for a 5-10-15 birthday.  After dinner we went for a walk but not very far because I was feeling a lot of pressure down low.  When we got home (8pm) I was having extreme contractions.  They were painful!!!  It reminded me of Hadi right before I went into labor & had my water break.  I was nervous but also knew the walk probably made this happen.  I wanted to wait it out as I knew they needed to be about 5 minutes apart and consistent to actually be labor.  These contractions were bad and I was feeling very sore.  My upper thighs were hurting, my lower back was super painful and feeling rocks in my pelvis.  I took a warm bath and slowly they started to calm down a bit but they were painful.  We decided to keep timing them and if they got closer together, we would go in.  I wanted to try to sleep because I was exhausted.  The contractions were a steady 7 minutes apart from about 8-11 pm.  I did make it through the night but it was a painful night.  I woke up many times with hard contractions or needing to pee.  Craig worked from home Monday just in case but things didn't do much.  Monday about 3 my contractions started again about every 10 minutes apart and continued until my apt at 5pm.

Monday at the doctor I was super bummed because he got called out for a baby delivery.  We were one of the last apt and the poor nurse had to see all his patients.  We were very patient as it did take a while.  When she came in I was super excited cuz she asked if I wanted to be "checked"  Of course I did especially cuz of the past few nights.  She gave me the news that I was dialated to an easy 3 and my body was completely thinned out.  So she told me whatever I did, it got me ready.  So pretty much baby can come whenever he is ready.  Otherwise, Dr. scheduled me for Friday at 7am. 

So now during the day I am taking it easy since Craig is 20 minutes away.  When he gets home I do whatever and if it triggers labor then yay!  Craig's parents are headed up tomorrow so it'll be nice to have their help with the girls and also for us to head to the hospital. 

It still is a little unreal that it's already time and also that I'm going to have a boy.  I'm just getting so anxious to meet the little man. 

38 weeks

Today I turn 38 weeks and am surprised I'm still pregnant.  I thought for sure I would be delivering earlier, but the way the past week has gone---I should've known better.  I had my 37 1/2 week check up.  Everything looked good and the doctor checked me again.  Saturday night before my apt I was having a lot of contractions and my lower back was killing me.  I knew it wasn't labor but thought it could've been the start.  But then as the night went on, they slowed down.  The doctor did my "check" and said I'm still dialated to a 2-3 about the same as last week.  So even though I was having contractions-they weren't doing much.  We talked about getting induced which I'm completely on board now.  The thought of going in for an apt and not rushed sounds pretty nice.  As well as not going over 39 weeks.  The dr is calling today (Friday 5/8) to get it set up for first thing on 5/15 if baby boy doens't come earlier.

I had another day that I got a burst of energy.  It felt so good!  I had the urge to clean baseboards and doors upstairs and mostly the guest bathroom.  There's still so much more I want to clean but most days I have no motivation to do it.  I also got girls' totes of old & upcoming clothes organized.  Let's just say when 10pm hit, I was worn out.  AND the next day....I sure felt it.  I took it easy most the morning but I was having major back aches & contractions again that I thought for sure labor was starting again.  Nope.  They died down again. 

We have been very distraught on what to name this baby.  Middle names we've tossed around were Logan, Spencer, Aaron & Craig.  I think it's pretty decided that his middle name will be after his daddy Craig.  I LOVE it!  Craig is a great man and such a personable person.  He has sooo many qualities that I always tell Craig that he needs to teach our son.  It would be an honor to name him after his dad.  We relooked at baby name lists and feeling like things need to get serious.  We revisited names  we like: Hayden, Lincoln, etc. but pretty much feel like Bodey & Cole or Colson always feel solid.  We also found another name that we haven't thought of Rylan.  We are both really excited about it!  I do still love Aiden, Liam & Jack but they are just a little too popular for us.  It should be fun to see what his name will end up being!  7 more days!!!! If not sooner....