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today has come...a few different times...I don't know how much you actually have but if I had to guess between yesterday and today it's gotta be about done. So whoot!

I was having some really bad cramps earlier while laying on my left side that were strong cramps and would go away for 15 seconds and then would be back and then go so I knew they weren't contractions...

That's about it but hopefully some progress!

ok...

MP is coming out...right before I left work a good amount but no bloody show for me. I've been hoping every time I've gone to the bathroom tonight I'd see more but no such luck.

But hey this is progress even if it still takes a week or two.

Weekly Update: 38 Weeks

Countdown: 95% through pregnancy, 84% through 3rd tri. 15 days until due date, FULL TERM, 2 weeks of work left (If I go to the end)

How big is baby? As of 37 Weeks and 3 Days she's 7lbs 7oz (so basically right at 7.5lbs) Since the week is almost over I'll say she's like 7lbs 10oz. I may end up being right about her weight at birth which was 8lbs 3oz :)

Weight gain/loss? Up 38lbs I gained back that pound that I lost but I'm fine with that as long as I fluctuate and do that haha. I just don't want to go over 40. But of course would never deprive Ava of nutrients so it is what it is.

Stretchies? I saw two tiny ones where my belly piercing was. I have 3 or 4 on my low belly...I have to kind of arch and push out to see them but I'm applying like crazy bleh

Sleep? Pee breaks are so much anymore and sleep is getting restless. I'm going with carpel tunnel as to why I wake up with my hands and wrists asleep. My right hand has been swelling...just right though. I'm really looking forward to getting up because of Ava rather then the serious pain of a full bladder.

Best Moment? Seeing my butterball again and Mrs. B in law and Mr. B making it back so I wasn't alone.

Movement? Serious at night/early morning of course. The tech said that I have so much fluid that even though I'm feeling a lot I probably don't feel half of the stuff she does in there!

Food Cravings? Nothing out of the ordinary just fountain drinks egh

Labor Signs? Having Braxton Hicks and cramping has ramped up the past few days. I've gotten what seem like real contractions too. I am 1cm dilated and thinned some weeee but no progress ugh

What I’m looking forward to next week? Seeing Ava again :) and better be progressed to at least 2 if not 3 centimeters or I may punch someone in the face. I'll be practically 39 weeks at that appointment and will be talking induction at that point since I bet the next week I won't be able to get in until really close to 40 weeks and I want a plan down.

Weekly Wisdom? Eat fresh pineapple, sex, feet massages, walking, hot baths all to induce labor haha

Emotions? Good. Especially after the family drama I have just let go of all that bad stuff and just am seeing people and life for what it really is. Too short to worry about shit I can't control and assholes that are too self centered to notice they're in the wrong tee hee

This Week: Painting the belly cast. Finishing up Ava's room. Doing some cleaning around the house specifically our master bedroom that I have neglected while getting everything else ready. Mrs. B in law will do a lot for me now so I think I can handle this task haha

Nothing more...

Yah there hasn't been any reminisce of the MP after the other day so whatevs....everyone is guessing this Saturday or Sunday bwahaha

Mrs. B in law couldn't make it yesterday because of the bad storms so I didn't sleep well knowing that Mr. B and her were both not in a quick hop on the interstate to me.

But she'll be there when I get home today which is awesome. Then Ava just needs to hold out until tomorrow when Mr. B gets back in town and we're set.

Then she can come. And since it looks like I'll at least make it through work tomorrow that means I officially won't have to come back until after the new year even with a vaginal birth whoot!

I guess trick or treating in my division is Saturday so I found the cute ribs with heart and then baby skeleton with a bow haha....I saved it and printed it and have it as a stencil now.
I'm going to run to Target and get a cheap black shirt and get some white and pink paint and do that this afternoon since I'm super bored.

I also need to head to the bank and mail off my final payment to the jerks so I can be done with them for good in my life.

Only a week away from my next doctors appointment aghhh hopefully I don't even have to wait that long.

Lucky Enough...

to get a 3D image this time and I didn't even have to ask how nice. There are 3 ladies that have done my Ultrasounds the entire time and I like them all but this one I got her back when she diagnosed me with extra fluid and I have always liked her.

I was going to ask for weight then I chickened out but she immediately started measuring and I knew I would get the weight weeee

7lbs 7oz folks! Might as well just call it 7.5lbs. Oh yah my child will be about 8...actually I think my guess was 8lbs 3oz back in the day on my guessy thingy.

Then she switched to 3D which I never thought they'd do. Granted she's getting cramped so it's not as good and I don't think their machine is as high quality of going to the 3D place like we did but still good.

Her nose looks a little more like mine this time :) seriously she has some lips and cheeks on her and I'm going to love it.

She also did a 2D of her hair tee hee.

My stomach is still feeling like poop and I had to force myself to eat lunch.

Oh and I just went to the bathroom and I think I'm starting to lose my mucus plug folks! I know it could still be a week or two after I lose it but that makes me feel better since I haven't progressed any ...not even 1 more centimeter boo. But people have gone from none to baby in day so you never know.

Even the Ultrasound tech asked if we had an induction date set. My doc didn't mention it at all. But since my next appointment is at 38 weeks 5 days (if I don't go by then) I'm going to bring it up to her since I'll practically be 39 weeks and sooo be ready~ haha

Just not...

feeling well today. Not like cold or flu but like sick to my stomach feeling.
It kind of started before I went to bed when Ava really hurts my belly a lot and then I was fine but this morning I'm feeling it again and even after eating and stuff it just feels bleh and hurts...she has no room and I always thought when folks said that they were like "yah no room because I'm tired of this" but I swear between her and the fluid there's no room and it hurts in every position she's in.

So I shouldn't google but I did and some woman seem to be in the same boat as far as feeling nauseous before labor but some say their docs say there's no correlation. I'm still going to tell her how I've started to feel, and how my stomach is almost sore to the touch because of her crazy positioning and what not.

I get an ultrasound today so I'm hoping she's head down since heck I can't figure it out ever. And I'm going to try and con the weight out of them.

I called Mrs. B in law yesterday and now she'll be coming on Wednesday instead of Friday haha. She doesn't want me staying the night in the house alone as Mr. B would have to leave Wednesday I totally wasn't thinking that. But she has to bring her cat temporarily which is ok...Parle is more intrigued and she's thinking of putting her cat in the garage so Parle doesn't constantly sniff the bedroom door but Mr. B really wants that cat gone sooner than later because it's not good for babies since we haven't had cats. And I don't know how often they give her flea medicine. I should ask and pick some up just in case.

But since she'll be here on Wednesday she can meet brother in law (who will be caring for the cat) Thursday or Friday.

So I'm relieved on that.

Holy crap I've just been like la la la and I have to leave in 20 minutes for my ultrasound haha

I'll update later...here's to hoping I've progressed at least another centimeter!

Ready

to get this show on the road folks...
I can handle getting up to pee every 1/2hr-hour and no I'm not exaggerating when I say that, but what I can't handle is the physical pain Ava causes me at night with her lodging what I think is her butt in my left rib cage...she has always preferred the left side and I do try and sleep on my left as much as possible for blood flow but it hurts like to the point of tears these past few days and then I try and turn over to my right to get some relief and you can't imagine how painful it is shifting her body/weight over.

I don't get any sleep anymore because of it...granted she can stay in there as long as she'd like and I love her oh so much already and don't want to sound like a crab puss but hey we've reached our huge milestone of being "full term" so really she can come out at any point now and momma won't be upset....you hear that Ava?! :)

My hips and back are really hurting these days and I'm constantly thinking is my water going to break. I mean it's sick that I have dreams left and right about water breaking, epidurals, and contractions haha I guess I just really want it to happen now. Even though technically I want to get through the 29th here.

So Mr. B informs me that his work wants him to be in Birmingham on Thursday...yes folks that's just a mere 16 days from my due date...37 weeks 5 days and that's a 6 hour car ride. Thankfully my appointment is tomorrow morningish since that's all they had and I'll be able to see if I've progressed but even if I haven't and he goes and gets there and my water breaks or my contractions become frequent and in the time frame they should be he'll have a 6 hour car ride and that scares the shit out of me.

He said maybe they'd have to fly him but Birm to Baton Rouge there isn't a direct flight that I know of so he'd have to fly to New Orleans and drive the 1.5 hours or still take the connecting.

Mrs. B in law is planning on getting here I think Fridayish but depending on what the doc says tomorrow I may have to spring the news to her to hustle her butt and pack and get here for Thursday just in case.

We'll see.

What's with all the drama and anxiety this past week really??? I haven't even gotten to the family drama that didn't need to involve me but everyone needs a scapegoat right?! And everyone likes to make a woman at 36 weeks (then) cry uncontrollably because you're so selfish and say mean things when you're the one feeling guilt...right?! Oh no just me and my twisted family...oh it's ok because those folks are out of my life for good now and I feel much better being it's been a week.

I'm just counting down the time until I can hit up Jimmy John's for lunch haha