37 weeks and 4 days...

Well, today we went to the doctor and I was expecting to be a lot more dilated than I was last week. So much for hoping...over the weekend I had been feeling pretty crappy and I really thought that I might go into labor at anytime. So far, I'm still pregnant. I am so exhausted from not sleeping and trying to go to work and do my job, not to mention being so uncomfortable that I don't really want to move. I know that these last weeks would be a lot easier if I didn't have to be at work at 8am everyday. So the doctor said that I was still about half a cm dilated, but I was a little more effaced, about 70%. I've been having lots of contractions but they all seem to fizzle out and never become regular. I know that she will be here soon, but I'm very ready now. It's funny because everyone keeps telling me, "you should get your rest now, because once the baby is here you won't get any sleep". All I have to say to that is "Are you crazy, I'm not getting any sleep now". I would rather have to wake up every 2 hours to feed a crying baby, than not sleep at all because I'm in pain. Maybe that's just my inexperience talking, but all I know is I'm ready for her to be here. My Dr. appt next week isn't until Friday and by then I will be 38 weeks and 6 days, needless to say I hoping that that appt isn't necessary. I'm trying my best to be patient, but those of you that know me well, know that patience is not my strong point. I know that she will come when she is ready, but I'm really hoping that she is ready VERY soon.