37 week checkup

Mason & I started our morning by having breakfast at Chick Fil A. If you don't know, I have a little obsession with this place. This is the first Chick Fil A in Bakersfield and I have been waiting for this day, since we moved out here. So last night, my friend Marissa & Jayme and I were in the car on our way to get pedicures and manicures, when I made this noise of excitement (sounds like a big inhale of air), that scared the tar nation out of Marissa (she was driving). In fact, it scared her so much, she thought she was about to get in a wreck. We were fine, but got a good laugh out of it ( This little noise has also scared others and I don't mean to do it, but I get the same reaction every single time). Anyway, I was excited because of the grand opening today. All of my friends will see what I mean, once they try it or they will just think that I'm a freak.

My doctor's appointment was at 9:30am this morning, which meant that Mason would be tagging along with me. Adam couldn't make it, because he has been out of town for the last couple of days and had a lot of work to catch up on. I was thrilled to be off of my antibiotics from my bladder infection and praying that it wasn't still there, because that would mean more meds and I wouldn't be able to take my heartburn medicine. Let me tell you, that without that little pill of Zantac, I'm a completely different person. It's helped thru both of my pregnancies.

Dr. Helliwell shared that my bladder infection was all gone and checked my cervix and I am 50% effaced and 2 cm dilated, which is fantastic news, considering last week I hadn't made any progress. I know that still means that I could stay that way for a couple more weeks or I could go at anytime. He also suggested that we talk about scheduling an induction around 39 weeks. I had spoken previously with him about an elective induction but opted not to go that route, but he thinks due to my past pregnancy it is better to induce a week early. Mason was induced 10 days before his due date, due to his size, and the fact that he already taken off all of his vernix. Also, I had a very short labor with Mason and since your second labor tends to be somewhat shorter than your first, he would rather be safe than sorry. I'm hoping she will make her appearance before her induction, but I guess we will see. I go back next Tuesday, where they will do another ultrasound. It will be my last one before her arrival.

As I mentioned previously, the some of my girl friends and I went out last night. It was a nice break and I just love getting pampered. As we were getting out of the car to go into the salon, I noticed the ground was still wet from the rain we received that day. I made note, because I was in my flip flops and didn't want to slip. The minute I stepped on the sidewalk, I lost my balance and fell on my knees. I was laughing so hard, because I'm sure it was a site to see. I was fine and so was Taylor, so there were no worries, just a good laugh. Here are a few pictures of my belly at 37 weeks.