This week's update is coming a day late due to my appointment being a day later than usual.  I wanted to get any new information from my check-up before finishing this week's update.

Due Date: October 15th, 2013.  We now have a c-section scheduled for October 15th at 1:30pm if he decides to hang out until then.  Actually I was given the choice of Oct. 9, 14, or 15.  I really liked the 15th if I was going to pick a birthday for my newest.  We'll see what he decides... I also have an appointment scheduled for the 14th to do some final checks.  That's his last chance to come on his own.

Weight Gain: I've surpassed the 30 pound mark and I just don't care.  What's done is done, I'm looking to the future weight loss after having a healthy baby.

Symptoms: Everything that I've been feeling: insomnia, constant need to pee, lots of pressure, carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, nausea, and indigestion.  At this point, everything hurts.  My entire body aches.  And he's as active as ever which makes it even more painful.

What’s different this time: The same is that it looks like he has no intention of coming naturally.  What's different is that I know what to except with a c-section.  Many of the ladies on the pregnancy board have expressed fear of the the procedure.  Not me.  It will be painful and uncomfortable (but that's having a baby no matter the method), but I think I'll be able to manage just fine.

Cravings/Aversions: I've been sticking to my one PSL a week rule.  I get my craving, but don't go overboard.  However, I've been noticing that I have a major sweet tooth lately.  I can't tell if it's due to pregnancy or the fall season.  I want to make cake and cookies and muffins.  

Sleep: Surprisingly, I've been sleeping a lot better this past week.  I still have to get up to pee many times a night, but I've been falling right back to sleep once my head hits the pillow.  Hopefully, we can keep this up even after the baby's born.

I am loving: Nothing at the moment.  Just ready to move to the next stage.

I miss: Alcohol.  I know I've listed it before, but this past week I've really been missing it.  I want a seasonal beer or a nice glass of wine.  it didn't help when J ordered a glass of wine when we went out to dinner last weekend.  I wanted to snatch the glass away and gulp it down.  A few more weeks...

I am looking forward to: Meeting this little guy.  I am not waiting patiently at all...

I’m spazzing about: Having all these random contractions, but no real progress toward labor.  Geez, he is really liking faking me out.

Best thing about this week: My baby shower last Sunday.  We had food, fun, and friends.  It was nice to get out of the house for something.  Plus, I got some great gifts.  Thanks to everyone involved!

Milestones: He's officially beyond full term.

Movement: Still super active, but it feels like there's no more room in there.  So now the movement is more painful to me.

Exercise/Diet: This is now a complete joke...

Labor Symptoms: I feel like I'm just rewriting the paragraph from last time.  Per the doctor, baby is head down right above my cervix.  However, I am not dilated at all yet. Still having the random BH contractions, but none are in a pattern or consistent.  The doctor stated today that he doesn't the think the baby will be arriving on his own and I completely agree.

Preparation: The room essentials are all done and ready to go.  I want J to install the car seat this week, but he's dragging his feet a bit.  I still need to finish packing my hospital bag.  And there are a few things I need to pick up at Target: diapers (not a single one as a gift), bottles (just in case), pacifiers, and curtains (too bright in there).  Hopefully I can make it to Target later this afternoon and wrap up my shopping.  I just need to remind myself that no matter how cute they are, he doesn't need any more clothes at the moment.  I need to avoid that section at all costs.

Arthur’s Stuff: I received quite a few gifts at my baby shower and even some of those were from my registries.  I don't mind when people buy off registry, but I've always found them useful from the gift giving side.  The decals are on the wall, but the A-Z space print is currently laying on the bed unframed.  I need to decided how nice of a frame I want for it.  Other than that, his crib is ready for him.  Just waiting now...