39 weeks

I am 39 weeks pregnant today. That means one week until my official due date.

I had my midwife appointment this morning. Not much happening in the way of progress. In fact, the midwife told me to go ahead and schedule my ultrasound and appointment at 41 weeks. In this practice, if you go overdue, you have to have an ultrasound at 41 weeks to make sure the baby is still fine. After that, they will let you go to 42 weeks before they induce you. So the midwife does not think labor will happen anytime soon.

I am sad at the lack of progress, but not surprised. I figured that I would go late again.

I really want to avoid induction again, but that may not happen. Maybe if I wait until 42 weeks it will be a little easier. (I was induced at 41 weeks with Julia.)

So it could be 3 weeks yet before I have this baby!

Other than that things are doing fine. Having some swelling in my ankles this week, but nothing too bad, I can still wear my rings too. I have been having heartburn, it is almost impossible to bend over, and I think Jude just might break a rib with his kicks, but nothing to complain about.

I did get Jude's hospital bag packed this week, but not mine. I figured it will take all of 5 minutes to throw stuff in a bag, so I am not worried. I can do that while in labor if need be. Same with Julia's overnight bag.