37 Weeks

Brooks is still hanging in there and doing well! We had an appointment yesterday and heard all good things. First, I was hooked up to the fetal monitor for about 30 minutes. Sadly, Jeff wasn't allowed in during that and had to leave for coaching before we met with our doctor. Brooks' heartbeat was strong and steady and I even had about 5 contractions while I was hooked up. I was texting Jeff the whole time and I think he about had a heart attack when the message read, "and I am even having some contractions!" He nearly ran home to install the car seat (which we are doing THIS weekend) and get the 'go-bag'. I think he was a bit relieved when I told him that I wasn't IN labor, but my body is just doing what it is suppose to- preparing for labor.

After my time on the monitor they did the usual: checked my weight, blood pressure and measuring of my uterus. All were good, especially my blood pressure (right, Jeff???). Then the doctor checked my cervix. He said it was thinning out and a dimple was starting to form, which I assume means it is about to start opening up.

He told me I could continue working, but that once I get home I must sit on the couch and relax and have Jeff do all of the household things :) I didn't argue with him! Jeff has been wonderful this last week: doing all the laundry, loading/unloading the dishwasher and best of all, tucking me into bed by 8:30 every night!