37 weeks

Here is the latest picture at 37 weeks. We're on the home stretch! Since Cass was breach I had him by c-section, so this time around I have the choice of a repeat c-section or the old "traditional method" of delivery. After much deliberation, we decided to schedule another c-section, so the big day is July 29 at 8 AM. The doctor initially told me that since my due date isn't until Aug 2, they wouldn't expect that I would go into labor before my scheduled c-section date. However, I went to the doctor last Wed (at 36 1/2 weeks), and was dilated 2 centimeters (who knows if that means anything though). Later in the week, I had what seemed to be false labor - lots of cramping, but I think it was caused by being a little dehydrated. After 3 days of drinking tons of water, it has stopped (whew!). Anyway, the doctor told me that there may be a good chance that I may have the baby early. Although I'm excited for her to get here, I really don't want to go early because we are not ready at all! My last day of work is this coming Thursday, and I had planned to do all of my preparations after that. And I kind of like the predictability of thinking that I know exactly when she will come. So, we'll see - hopefully she'll hang in there a couple more weeks!