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@Ash: definitely there on the movement front...I was getting a little worried, but last night in response to the contractions, LO was moving up a storm...probably because it was getting so tight in there!

@Ash: mine told me if I get worried to drink some cold juice or water and lie down for an hour. I should get ten movements of any kind...rolling, squirming, kicking, etc....in an hour. If not, then I should call.

@Ash: how exciting! I can't believe you're 38 weeks already!

@Mrs. J: I hope the send you directly to L&D after your NST!

@MrsDragon: @anbanan15: @shellio: @Mrs. J: @Ash: Thanks you guys!

@ms.janedoe: You look so happy! And she looks so sweet Glad to hear things are working.

@anbanan15: Your birthday is the 14th or 15th?

@Mrs. J: Fingers crossed that today is the day for you!

@ms.janedoe: 1 week already! Hope all goes well at your appointment tomorrow. I could see how changing diapers with little feet and hips in the way would be tricky. I'm sure you'll be a pro at it in no time. Thanks for the little glimpse of what's to come!

So I had my NST + OB appointment today. It was crazy, we were there for 4 hours. Turns out my midwife was trying to find an excuse to keep me, so they did blood work and had me go for an biophysical profile (ultrasound) and took my BP about a million times. Turns out she had no excuse to keep me there :(. BP was under control, protein was still high but a little lower than it had been, and baby was perfect.

*But* she let me move up the induction by a couple days to 11/17. She said the hospital wouldn't let her induce me any sooner than 39 weeks without a medical indication. I was so disappointed at first. Not that I wanted something to be wrong with the baby, but I was like "OMG we were so close!"

But now I'm kind of happy about it. This means DH gets to work a few more days before going on leave, and my parents are going to come out on Sunday. The original plan was kind of up in the air as to when they were going to come here, we weren't sure if we'd call them once we headed to the hospital (if I went into labor) or what. But this way I can go over anything they need to know about the house or the dog before we leave. They've been here before, but not with the express purpose of cooking for us and taking care of our dog.

I keep telling myself I can get through one more week. I have been having a ton of contractions though, so it's possible I could go on my own before then. But I'm only about 1cm dilated and between -1 and -2 station.

Absolutely nothing going on here. Saw my regular OB today for the first time this pregnancy (besides when I was in triage) and he said I could be here for another 3 weeks (well until 41 weeks since they don't like you to go past that there). I'm measuring a week small which he was surprised given my overall weight gain (yea I gained a ton...way more than I think I look). Baby is face up, still extremely high and possibly in an awkward position. He said HR sounded faster than the Doppler was picking up and was very strong.

@sweetooth: 14th

@ms.janedoe: 5 days and a 1 weeks pedi appointment already?! Time flies for sure!!

@lilteacherbee: was there forever, but ultrasound looks great and NST too. Had a few contractions, but nothing painful. Still 1.5cm dilated and -3 station. *sigh*

@DigAPony: congrats!!! So happy for you!!

@DigAPony: Three hours! wow! Congratulations to you And yay for no tears!

@DigAPony: Congrats! Can't wait to hear more!

@Mrs. J: Umm no lol. Did they say when they would induce? You may want the extra days to rest up (especially if you are stressing about when baby is going to come like I did) and I wouldn't want my water to break in front of my class lol

@anbanan15: Little Nathan will be your birthday buddy

@DigAPony: Oh my gosh, congrats lady!!! So glad everything went smoothly!!

@Mrs. J: Haha, obviously my answer would be no! I'm only 39 weeks and the thought of going back to my classroom makes me wanna cry. Knowing that I'm DONE is an amazing feeling!!

Sooo I've decided that I'm going to count down the hours now. I count down to everything (hello, 43 days until Christmas!) and I've been like this since I can remember. Plus, since I found out I was pregnant ridiculously early, it feels like its been for.ev.er. So.... less than 63 hours to go!!! haha I'm insane

@lilteacherbee: That is right!!! I knew there was someone with a c-section that day and couldn't remember for sure who (thought it was you, but wasn't sure). I can't wait to meet my birthday buddy!! Only a few more days (haha hours!)! How are you doing?!

@MrsDragon: I hope you get some good news tomorrow! Sounds like we have are in a similar boat with our bodies/babies!

Thanks, all! I decided I am done with work, so I called my principal and department chair. Talked to my sub...I hope it all goes smoothly!!

@MrsDragon: Everyone wants my baby born on 11/12/13 haha especially my MIL. It's also FIL's bday tomorrow.

@Mrs. J: Yay!! Hope you're able to relax some my sub came to observe last week and I think it will go well. I have to drop something by the school on Wednesday, so I'll be able to peek in and see how things are going.

@shellio: Good luck!!!! Can't wait to read an update

@lilteacherbee: @shellio: good luck, ladies!!! Can't wait to hear updates!!!

Dudes, how the hell am I supposed to sleep when baby sleeps? Baby sleeps just fine, but I just stare at her and look to see her every time she grunts/squeaks/moves/etc...all of which happen...constantly. Haaahha, help! Total first time mom paranoia much?

Seriously cannot wait to see some of the new additions to our group, and soon!!!