Dr. Update - 11.07.08

So we went to the doctor today...and no big changes. Pretty much 2cm, 50% thinned, and he is sitting at a -1. I was hoping to have a BIG change, but my contractions haven't changed much so I figured we would be about the same. I have 11 days until our due date. I am hoping that Nikko will make it into the world by then.

The doc did say my cervix was pushed way back and she tried pulling it forward a little today. I am told to take lots of WALKS!! So I will definitly be walking my legs off.

I have heard all the wives tales - definitly more than once:
Jump up and down
Take a hot bath
Nipple stimulation
Have sex
Eat spicy food
Go for a bumpy car ride
Drink castor oil

Just funny - how everyone swears - one of these worked for them.

I am now just hoping that he isn't late. My doc usually doesn't let people go past 41 weeks. Next week we can discuss our options if Nikko decides to stay cozy in my womb!!

Working and Pregnancy

I think that the last two weeks before your due date should be paid time off! Mine brain isn't really working all that great, so honestly, I do not think I am contributing much to work these days - besides maybe helping train the people that will be covering my work while I am out.

All I think about at work is taking a NAP! Anyway~just thought I would do a quick post since my brain isn't really working today...hehe

Let's all hope that Nikko comes soon! My Mom arrives Friday at 11:00am - and she would really like to be here. So let's all hope I go into labor Friday afternoon :)

Dr. Update

So I went to the doctor on Thurday:

I am dilated to a 2 and 50% of my lining has thinned. He dropped down two positions since the week before :)

So like they said last week...could be any day to a couple of weeks. My Mom will be arriving on the 7th and Kirstin will be home on the 9th from work so...they of course want me to wait until then. Everyone at work picked the day they think Nikko will arrive - I had a couple guesses last week...but no one picked a day the first week in November. The most popular date was NOVEMBER 14th!! Paabs keeps saying the 12th. As for me, I know he will come when he is ready...I would just like it to be sooner than later. AND HOPEFULLY NOT PAST MY DUE DATE - hehe.

My contractions have been pretty much the same for the past couple of weeks. I have noticed a little less movement from Nikko - although his hiccups are like clockwork - 8:30pm and some time between 9:30 and 10:00pm. He is definitly running out of room in my tummy.

We will keep everyone updated!! Our next appt is Friday!

Any guesses on the day Nikko will arrive??????