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Soooo things are moving along swimmingly. Last week's appointment showed I was 70% effaced and still closed, but she was low. This week's appointment showed that I am not all the way effaced yet, but almost (Courtney and I said we are going to tell ourselves that means I'm 90%)...and I was 1cm on the outside, closed on the inside. Apparently that is normal (for 2nd + moms hahaha) oh well, I knew I'd be a little different than the normal First Time Mom at some point. She also felt her body and said she was in a great position.

I have been rocking, swaying, walking and constantly moving to try to get things in motion. I ate a whole pineapple earlier this week (maybe that had something to do with the dilation on Wednesday?) Anyway...I continue to eat pineapple, because it is so darn tasty and at this point really can't hurt. :) I have been drinking some red raspberry leaf tea...not the tastiest thing ever but I don't mind it. Eating spicy foods and drinking sodas...they have the same effect as spicy foods these days haha. Last night I lost part of my mucus plug. That was weird...it wasn't much, so I imagine I will see more in the days to come. My contractions are becoming more regular...still not consistent, but we are getting there. I know she is still really low, and getting lower by how many times she makes me go pee. My back/hips are more achy...also a good sign she is in the launch position :)

Courtney, love her heart, is so anxious to meet this little one! I am too, but I keep trying to tell myself I know this is all on her time...she is going to come out when she is good and ready. Of course, I'd be happy with an early arrival!! I think 10/20/13 sounds like a great day for a baby, what do you say?

Things really are starting to happen...I know that doesn't mean anything at all, but maybeeeeeee I will be part of the 19% of first time moms to have their baby before their due date. Fingers Crossed!

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How many of you made it all the way to the end of pregnancy without those crazy cravings everyone always talks about? I thought I was doing really great about not craving anything too out of the ordinary...until yesterday. I decided at lunch time I'd have some wavy potato chips with my chocolate ice cream. Then last night before bed (heartburn was acting up) I wanted ice cream...with corn flakes on top. Both were dishes delicious.

Our appointment last week went very well. I don't think I was warned that when the doctor "checks you" it will most likely be uncomfortable. I should've known, duh...Baby girl is clocking in around 5.5lbs. She is very low, in fact the u/s tech had a hard time measuring the top of her head she was so low. I was not dilated yet and she didn't put a % to the effacement, but I'm guessing if anything it wasn't much. I have a feeling that since she has dropped down so much this week will be a different story. We made her check again to make sure she is still a she...I had some pretty weird dreams about twins and not being able to tell what sex one of them was. Shew. All in all things are moving along like they should. I have puffy feet almost every single day now...totally normal as long as my BP stays low and no protein shows up in my urine. I am congested most nights, but I am also up to pee more than I can count so I don't really mind sitting up to sleep :) I still have a pretty high energy level, I am waiting for the extreme drowsiness to kick back in. Apparently this whole not sleeping now thing is getting me ready for the not sleeping when Sophia is here!

We packed most of our hospital bag stuff over the weekend. I have been having lots of loose stools, yes I know you love to read those types of things :) I've read that can be one of the first signs of actual labor. I want to start walking more in the evenings since it has cooled off so much here...it is relaxing and beneficial in the baby moving department. My hips have started to ache more, I think that is also her getting in the ready position. I feel pretty great right now...and I am not taking it for granted, a friend of ours is due in just 5 days and is feeling really miserable. I am hoping her little girl makes an early appearance so Momma can start feeling better!!

Our weekly appointment is tomorrow afternoon. I am hoping for a little more progression than last week...maybe I will go for a walk around the building to up those odds :)

Until next time!