Oops!

I've been delinquent in finding the time and energy to post updates, since my last post was for my 35 week appt. and I've been to the OB twice since then.

We are now at 38 weeks. OB visits have been pretty standard. Nothing huge to report. Cupcake is still hanging out somewhat high, not yet engaged. OB has agreed to let me go into labor on my own and if we find we need to switch plans to a cesarean section at that point, we can. I am finally feeling like I have gotten some of the information as to why they prefer a scheduled section, but the statistics are different enough, once antibiotics are on board (which is now standard in a c-section).

So, here we are, just waiting for this little one to decide he is ready to make his arrival. I am having irregular contractions most days. He continues to be active, pushing against my sides and ribcage. I am much more exhausted than I remember being at this point with B.

As far as everything else, we are pretty much ready for his arrival. Bags are packed, diapers are here and in drawers ready to be used, co-sleeper is set up in the bedroom and today a friend brought me her infant car seat. All that needs to happen now is to install it into the car and truck.

As far as B, we continue to have good and bad days as far as behavior and mood. He is quite tired lately, so even when naps happen they seem to do little to get him rested. He may also be coming down with a cold, which never helps. Poor guy is likely bored. We are trying to find things to keep him busy, but he often says "no" to anything suggested and we just don't have the energy to constantly be out and about with him. We did manage to get a couple of outings in the last few weeks though. May 22 we went with friends to Disneyland and we have been trying to get out and walk around the neighborhood regularly.

I must say, my biggest concern at this point is if Cupcake decides to be stubborn like his brother and hang out past his due date. B is done with his school year on June 8 and the school is closed except for full time kids the whole following week. Hopefully it isn't something we will have to deal with, otherwise B may be spending lots of time being bored at home and going with me at the OB office (beyond 40 weeks, the doc likes to do regular non-stress tests to make sure all is okay). No point in worrying though. We will cross that bridge if necessary.