Another Baby Update...

So, I went to the Dr. again today. They said it was my decision if I wanted to be checked or not, I said no because I haven't really had any contractions since last week so I don't really think anything has changed. He checked the baby's heart, which is good, and talked to Johnny who thought that the Dr. was going to give him fruit snacks. He's such a funny kid, I think he kind of understands why we go there but also wants the Dr. to pay attention to him. Luckily we have a nice Dr. who always makes Johnny feel included in the baby process.

My sister Emily came up a couple days ago to help out and let me get some rest. It's been nice, we got a lot cleaned up yesterday that I couldn't have done on my own, and I got to take a long nap. This morning I slept until 10:00! It was awesome, I don't think that's happened since Johnny was born. I really needed the help and the sleep, and Johnny's really enjoyed playing with his "Aunt Icky". I'm sad she has to go home tomorrow.

The Dr. says that since I'll be 38 weeks next week he's willing to help things along then, he'll strip the membranes and sometimes that can help start labor. They did this when I was pregnant with Johnny and it didn't help at all. But everyone's telling me that since this is my 2nd child it should make a difference and help this time. I hope so, I'd really like to have this baby a little early and not have to be induced. So, next week we'll see if I go into labor, keep your fingers crossed.

(Sorry if all this Dr. and pregnancy talk bothers or grosses anyone out.....)