37 Weeks

Today was my appointment, already. I was glad to be seen because I have been in some pain the past couple of days and I wanted to see if I had progressed at all.
Yesterday me and J decided to do a big de-clutter...well really I decided to do it and J offered to help me! We got rid of 3 garbage bags full of stuff. J said he loves my nesting because surprisingly I'm not that sentimental with the "stuff." I have been able to throw a ton away. But by the end of the day, I could barely move; Kodee felt sooo heavy and my back really hurt. I tossed and turned all night, never being able to find a comfortable spot.
This morning when Ry got out of school, I picked her up and us girls went to my appointment. We checked in and waited in the waiting room. While we waited, the girls sat on each side of the big fish tank. When Kenna got out of her chair, Ry thought she needed to hurry and get in her chair. Of course that caused a big screaming match until Ry knocked Kenna headfirst into the corner of the fish tank. Then it became a crying match, with Kenna getting the worst of it. She had blood dripping down her eye! I hurried and got my first aid kit out of my purse and bandaged her up. Ry of course kept crying about the little scratch she had on her hand. Sheesh! Talk about drama!
Thankfully the nurse came right then and took us back, as she laughed about our commotion. A day in the life of little girls I guess. I am pretty used to it. She took my weight...I lost 1 pound. Then she took my blood pressure...120/86. It came down a bit but still a little elevated. Then I took a urine test...still only a trace of protein. So good news all around.
We waited in the room for Dr. Hall to come in. The girls were a little drama, but for the most part ok. When he finally came in, he had asked how I was feeling. It took me a min. to climb on to the table to lay down. He listened to Kodee's heartbeat and it sounded perfect. Then he measured my belly and he said, "Wow, she's dropped! Have you noticed?" I said, "Oh yeah. The past 2 days." I knew I wasn't being too whiny and there was a reason I could barely move. Made perfect sense to me.
So then he asked if I am partial to being induced. I just chuckled and said, "Of course. Are you kidding?" I always thought in the beginning with this being our last pregnancy, I'd want to carry her as long as possible...even if she was weeks late. Now, I am all about having her come as soon as possible.
Dr. Hall said my due date was May 12. So he said, "How about if we induce you on the 10th?" I said, "How about earlier?" He said, "The 7th?" I said, "Can we go earlier?" He said, "The 5th?" I said, "I don't want a Cinco de Mayo baby. Can I go on the 4th?" He said, "Sure thing!" Man I love my Dr. and I love I won the bargaining!!! My Group B culture test from last week came back positive so I will be on antibiotics for that. He called up the hospital right away and scheduled me for Friday, May 4th at 715am. I am all set up. I do go back in for another appointment in 1 week, but he did say with her dropping already it can be anytime from now until then.
On my way home, I was super excited that I have a date all set for her birth. But then I got a bit sad realizing that's only 2 weeks away! It's surreal to think she'll be here that soon. I have a lot to do...her crib, clothes, diapers. I haven't got anything ready for her to come. This pregnancy really flied and I sometimes wish I could go back a few months and have more time feeling her hiccups and kicking and rolling around. It's definitely bittersweet but on the other hand, we are all excited to meet her and wonder who she'll look like.