Doctor's Appointment Update

This morning I had a doctor's appointment. There wasn't a ton of significant difference but I am now 80% effaced and the little man moved down to a station of 0. The Doc also stripped my membranes. I was so happy that she went ahead and did it today. There is about a 50% chance that it won't do anything for me but there is still that other 50% chance that it will. Oh man, I hope it will work in my benefit. I've been having contractions since but they're not real strong and they are really spread out. She said that if it works, I should be in the hospital by tomorrow morning.

After my appointment, I went into town and did some walking to hopefully help things along. I went to Target where I got a pair of maternity sweats for only $5.00! I love it when things are on sale. I went to a few other places and then to the library where I got some movies and a book just in case this little procedure doesn't work. I want to be optimistic and I am but I also don't want to put my hopes up too high.

I'm super tired now. I'm going to take it easy and watch a movie. Then I'm going to clean up a little. There really isn't much to do but I figure I can do some deep cleaning. Kyle and I will probably go out tonight. Hopefully I can get him to walk around the mall with me.

If nothing happens by tomorrow or Sunday, I may have to recruit my sister-in-laws to come up and do some shopping. They are really good at wearing me out when we go. God Bless them. Last time we went shopping I had major contractions afterwards. When I went to the doctor that week I had already dialated.

I'll be okay if nothing happens. I would love if it did. In my prayers last night, I asked Heavenly Father just to help me be patient and only let the things I'm ready for to happen no matter how much I might beg at times. I have no doubt that He'll do just that. I'm going to let Him do His thing. I'm just so excited to meet my little boy. I know that every bit of time I spend waiting will be worth it.

OH! My Friend Sharline Queen wrote this on my facebook wall. It is so funny and so true.

"Its like theres an eternal drumroll.....waiting for those aches to start or for your water to break. The anxiety is killer because you know its gonna happen...but when?! And why isn't Heavenly Father being merciful and making it happen NOW?! At least thats how I felt..."