34 Weeks

Yesterday's appointment was interesting to say the least. I was able to go by myself and am so glad I did not have to take the boys with me. The doctor I had yesterday was great. She was the first one in a while that actually sat down to look over my history and commented on how it seems like I tend to deliver early. I was telling her how I had been feeling and asked about my next appointment...She was going to have me come back in the usual two weeks. The interesting news:

*I gained 1 1/2 pounds
*blood pressure great
*uterus is measuring right along with where it should be
*the doc decided to do the Group B Strep test
While she was doing the strep test, she asked if I wanted her to check my cervix. My thought was we might as well since I am already there. She checked me and then said, "Okay, you are at a 2 and your cervix is very soft!" I looked at her and said, "What? A 2? Are you serious?" She just looked at me and chuckled. I was so glad that I finally got to see someone who would actually listen to me and act some what concerned about the contractions I have been having. Since I am already progressing, she wants me on the weekly schedule for appointments. I don't know whether to be excited about that or not. :) The only thing I thought was weird was they didn't put me on any bed rest. I guess if I go into labor, it is the doctor on call who will make the decision of stopping my labor or delivering. She did make a good point though, she said they can do everything to try and stop my labor but if the baby is ready to come, she will come. I left the appointment feeling so relieved, not that I want the baby here this soon, just relieved to know what is going on.

A funny thought; some of my friends here in Cheyenne have been so kind to plan a baby shower for me (this Saturday). When we first talked about it, I thought how funny would that be if I could not go because I was in labor! As funny as that would be, I want this little girl to cook just a little bit longer. We will see what happens....