My awesome coworkers threw me and Zayne a baby shower, and it was a blast! We played a game of "Guess What's In The Jar" and surprisingly, I didn't do too bad! My friends also had to guess the size of my belly by tearing off lengths of toilet paper. I was a bit nervous about that one, as I feel like I'm the size of a hippo. The best guess came from my friend's young daughter, and she nearly guessed it exactly right!
We continued with weekly doctor appointments, which were not too exciting until these last two weeks. Two weeks ago, doc decided to see if I had began dilating. Turns out that I was already dilated 2 cm, without any contractions. I have to say that I was pretty proud of myself! And then he asked if I wanted him to thin my membranes.... I told him to go for it, not knowing what I was in for. OH MY GOODNESS! Did that hurt! But, after the pain, I was 75% effaced. Nice! And then at last week's appointment, I was sure that I'd gained at least another centimeter, but I was wrong. Nothing had changed. Doc asked if I wanted him to finish thinning my membranes. Might as well get it over with. Thankfully, this time wasn't near as bad as the first time, but it still wasn't pleasant. But I'm definitely rethinking attempting to deliver without an epidural..... On another note, my lack of progress may have been a good thing. Doc asked if I would like to schedule an induction. That brings us to today.
In just a matter of hours, we will be making the trek to the hospital to start the process of bringing little man into our world. I haven't slept in two days due to the excitement, and I'm sure this will be the longest day of my life, but it is so worth it! I never, in a million years (or 30 some...), thought that this day would come. People keep asking me if I'm nervous, and the answer is no. I've already accepted that it's going to hurt, but I know that it will all be worth it to meet Mr. Zayne and hold him in my arms. Brian and I have been trying to decide what he will look like. We never seem to come to a definite answer, but we agree that he will be the most handsome boy around. I have a feeling that he will come out sporting a full head of hair, based on the amount of heartburn that I've had for the last 9 months. Regardless of his physical appearance, I know that he will be absolutely perfect.
Well, I suppose I should go make another attempt at sleeping. We have a big day ahead of us, and I can't wait to share him off to the world!!! Thundercats are go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
