I just got back from the doctor's office. Last night I started having what I thought was "round ligament pain" where it hurt really bad when I would get up and then whenever I was walking. We were at my parents house and I was feeling anxious and told my mom that I wanted to have the baby right then and there. She told me I had to be patient and that she would come when she was ready. I said, "No I am going to get BJ and we are going to induce this labor right now!" So I went downstairs and grabbed BJ's hand and pulled him upstairs. He was in the middle of watching the jazz game and wondering what I needed. I said, "I am ready to have this baby RIGHT NOW! Lets Go!" He told me that I am not in labor yet. I said, "Ok, then lets go on a walk." So I started walking around my parent's house for a good 20 minutes and dragged BJ along with me until BJ headed back downstairs to watch the rest of the Jazz game and I got tired.

Needless to say I was having a hard time walking today without looking silly and hunched over, because the pain got worse. So I was really curious to see what the doctor was going to say at our appointment today.

Well.... I feel a little bit justified for hurting and taking it easy today. I am dilated to a 2, 80%effaced, and at a -1 station. The doctor told me he doesn't necessarily think I will have her this week but wants me to pack my bags and get ready just in case. He said that I am making good progress and the baby is faced correctly. (Ok so maybe the walk wasn't what started my dilation but I like to think it helped) Anyway, they tested me for GBS or beta strep and the results will be sent to Labor and Delivery just in case I don't make it till our next appointment next week. The doctor also said if I haven't had the baby by 39 weeks then he would induce me if I wanted, but he personally doesn't think I will even make it to 39 weeks!!!

WOW! This is good news..I am trying not to get to excited, cause I could be dilated to a 2 for a LOOOONNNNNGG time! Especially since this is my first. But it is still exciting cause BJ and I were not expecting to hear that from the doctor today.

As far as emotions go....SUPER ExCiTeD and at the same time scared out of my mind! I just hope and pray that all goes well with the delivery and our baby girl comes without any complications.

**** Also....forgot to mention. I PASSED MY NCLEX!!!! I am officially an RN!!! Phew, finished that just in time for this baby to come :) **********