The waiting game starts.

I hit 37 weeks pregnant yesterday.  And from here on out, I know that I could give birth at any time. My guess is that it will be sooner than later. Because I have a feeling this baby girl is more stubborn than her mama. Even if she takes after Dan, who is laid back, she will still be late. BECAUSE of being laid back.  At the same time, I still have hope that she will be a good girl and show up a little early. A little bit of hope....

I have, since the beginning of April, been experiencing some cramps off and on. Including some crappy ones this weekend and today.  As of our doc visit on Thursday, there was nothing happening, however, in the dilation department. So I feel like all of these cramps are in VAIN.  At the same time, I'm wondering if they are only there because she has dropped? Who knows. I just know I'm starting to get anxious and ready.

Today, the cramps were worse than yesterday when I woke up. Even with a heating pad, there was no making it feel better. I started feeling dizzy and nauseated. Took a Tylenol, which helped everything overall but have felt so fatigued. At about 3pm, the cramps returned. When Dan got home from work, we went for a walk. The longest walk I've been able to take in awhile. Maybe only .5 - .75 miles. Not long, but I definitely was NOT huffing and puffing any more.

I still feel fatigued. Crampy. But nothing is getting WORSE and there are no discernable waves that start getting worse. In fact, I only notice when it's already WORSE then it goes away. No other signs and symptoms of labor either. I haven't bothered calling the doctor...I did before because it was PRIOR to 37 weeks.

I just sit. And wait. And wait.

We have a midwife appointment tomorrow and hopefully she's made a little progress toward her escape.