The waiting game

Everyone says the last month of the pregnancy can be rough. I've heard it from plenty of experienced moms, read it in books, and watched the shows on the discovery health channel. You never really understand the full meaning of "the waiting game" until you experience it for yourself.

This past weekend, I prayed and hoped Mason would make his appearance into this world. I have been walking every evening, trying to let gravity take effect. It seems to be working, but not fast enough. I feel tons of pressure down there, but still no Mason. I was fortunate enough to stay busy with work and spend time with family, so that I didn't loose my mind. Every night I go to bed thinking, this could be the night, but it hasn't happened yet.

I woke up this morning bright and early due to the trential rain we have been experiencing, basically for the past month. I did my morning routine, and reminded Adam that we needed to have the bags in the car, just in case Dr. Friedman told us today would be the day.

As we arrived for the appointment, I sat in the waiting area, just praying that I had made progress. Once they called me back and he examined me, he smiled and told me that I finally started to dilate. He also was able to feel the babies head. I was thrilled. Dr. Friedman said that because Mason has made progress, that he believes it could be this week. He wants to see if he will do it on his own first, the natural way, before setting up the induction. I go in next Monday for another checkup and if Mason hasn't arrived by then, at that point he will schedule an induction. I have a lot of family in town this week and everyone is crossing their finger that this will be the week. I am most certainly ready for him to get here, but realize it will all be in his own due time.

Adam is just as anxious as I am. He can't wait to hold his little boy. His eyes light up anytime Mason's name is mentioned. He is going to be a terrific dad. I honestly don't know if Adam will be able to compose himself, as he tells the family Mason is here. I love that he is such a family man. God definitely knew what He was doing, when He brought Adam and I together.