the watermelon

i made it! i made it to 37 weeks! my baby is officially the size of a watermelon and considered full term. since i've been on bed rest there isn't much else to think about except how much better it would feel to have him in my arms than in my lopsided and sore tummy.

my symptoms of pre-eclampsia are looking better, but i am still being closely watched. tuesday i thought my water broke so we headed to the hospital after debating all morning. we feel totally clueless! after a few hours monitoring contractions and heart rate, they determined it wasn't my water and sent me home. i cried. i really wanted a new year's baby.

now here i am, back on the couch, waiting for something major to happen. i keep picturing what happens in the movies, but i am starting to think it's not always that way. my hospital bag is packed, the car seat is ready, and even jimmy is ready to be babysat. i know it is best for the baby to "cook" as long as possible, but with my conditions and a c-section on the table i am anxious to deliver.

i guess this gives me the chance to be better at taking my vitamins, writing in my journal, and reading a book. i'm ready whenever you're ready baby boy! i'll try to be more patient if you promise to be easy on me. (i'm a wuss, just ask dad)