Thirty-Nine Weeks

Baby's size this week: According to the app, she is a little longer than 20 inches (but I suspect she's longer based on what I can feel of her) and weighs in at a little over 7 pounds.

Latest update from the OB:  According to yesterday's appointment with Dr. Dixon, I am 1 centimeter dilated, 70% effaced, and Wolverina is at -1 station.  (You can read more about stations here, but for quick reference, a baby floating freely is at -5 station, and a baby who is crowning is at +5 station.)  This basically means I could go into labor at any point now.  Ray and I are hoping for now as we are both ready for her to finally be here.

Additionally, because of Wolverina's station and position, Dr. Dixon said he thinks I will transition quickly.  He suggested that I'd go from having irregular contractions to regular, it's-time-to-go-to-the-hospital contractions pretty quickly.  Ray asked him if he could get that guarantee in writing, but Dixon declined.  He said that although my chances of that happening are excellent, they aren't guaranteed.  Even if he won't put it in writing, I'll take it.  That was probably the best news he gave us yesterday.

Are you craving anything? Still her arrival.  I dreamed we were home with her for the Clemson game on Saturday and that we'd dressed her in the FSU onesie that Leah gave us.  I'm hoping it was more of a premonition than a dream...

How do you feel?  Cumbersome.  Tired.  Ready.  Impatient.  Thirsty.  Uncomfortable.

What have you crossed off your to-do list this week? Organized the freezer.

What's left on your to-do list? 

1. Paint the wooden letters to hang on her wall.

How is Ray doing? He's well.  He's ready like I am and informs me each morning that "today is the day!"  On Monday, he got to feel her foot as she was trying to stretch out and make room for herself.  It is so amazing to watch him feel what I've gotten to feel, and I really love watching his reaction to her.  He really is going to be such an awesome dad!