Ready Or Not Here I Come!

Well, Ella and I just got back from my 38 week doctor appointment. It's always an adventure to find new ways to entertain Ella as we wait in the lobby for our name to be called, then wait for the doctor in the exam room, and then while the doctor is in the room checking on the baby. Thank goodness those days are coming to an end. A little over an hour is a long time to enterain a 22 month old.

Anyway, the doctor said everything looks great. The baby is proabably going to be a good sized baby and he is in position to come out. I am 2cm dilated and 50% effaced. The doctor thinks I could go into labor at anytime now. Unfortunately, he is going to be out of town in a week, so if I haven't had the baby by next Wednesday, then they are going to induce me. The doctor I go to is highly recommended and we don't want to go into labor when he is out of town. So, if I don't go into labor in the next 5 days, then I will be induced on May 14th for my 30th birthday. I'm not sure how I feel about being induced or about having the baby on my birthday, but the priority is obviously to have a safe and healthy delivery. The doctor said there is a possibility of going into labor before then, so we'll see what happens.

When I finish this I will be letting my work know that this is my last week of work until after my maternity leave. Scott and Ella and I will be spending some quality time together this weekend and Ella and I will be spending Monday and Tuesday playing together before little brother arrives. Our next posting will probably include pictures of the new little Reuter and Ella the big sister!!!