Week 37

Almost there. 

This week Little Miss BB dropped and engaged.

And a little secret I've even had mild, irregular contractions since Tuesday night.

So today's antenatal appointment will most likely be our last as the midwife was very excited by the pain I've been having and believe I'm in the early stages of labor starting any time now.

It all went well except my Strep B swab came back positive - this does change the birth plan alittle. It means that when my waters break (or contractions get close and painful) I have to go in to the Maternity Unit and be put on an antibiotics drip for the remainder of the labor. This was not want I wanted at all but of course have to do whats right for baby!

 I was also put on the CTG machine as Little Miss BB has been alittle slow in the mornings and with the irregular contractions - well didn't she show us! After 20 minutes of violent hick ups and another 20 minutes of her heart rate being all over the place she has lost the title of most consistent heart rate from day one! She has always had a heart rate of 148 - 150bpm but today her heart rate was going up to 185bpm at times. Apparently nothing to be worried about but did make it hard to get her base line. 

So looks like if all goes to plan and my body does what everyone thinks it will, we may have a baby this week! I'm nervous and terrified but over-all can't wait for her to get her. I am so uncomfortable! And very much over it now! 

So now we wait. Everything is ready - well as far as my brain is telling me. Get as much rest as I can and eat as much as I can for energy. I might get myself on the treadmill tomorrow as well to try and get things moving. I'm really hoping this week is the week!

The drop! I'm even lower now as well!