39 weeks

Only one week left to go till our little girls due date!

Today, my doula/friend went to my midwife appointment together. It was the first time that they got to meet each other. 

At this appointment, my midwife was willing to check me for dilation. To which I am going to be honest, I was a little bit disappointed  I mean, with it being my second baby you would think that with all these crazy "contractions" I am having would get me to a good 3! But nope! I am just 1 centimeter dilated! So all those BH contractions were not as progressive as I wanted them to be. I know that dilation only means so much and that some moms are a 3 for weeks before they have their baby. Some moms are also only 1 centimeter and end up having their baby that night or the next day! So although I am disappointed, I am not giving up hope! I still have my mind set for a natural birth and I hope to achieve that.

After the appointment, of course all went well with baby's heartbeat and my blood pressure was normal.

We went over to visit the new side of the hospital where they just built a brand new birthing center! It just opened yesterday! So it's super new! When Britney and I went over there, no one had their baby yet in any of the new rooms. They have 2 labor rooms with birthing tubs. They have beautiful views over looking the little town. The rooms are big and spacious and it all looks so relaxing! Yep, I think that i will do fine having my birth there! I am so looking forward to it! So while Ben wasn't able to come with me to this appointment and see the birthing center area with me today, we are going back up tomorrow to go and look at it. I think that he is looking forward to staying a night in one of those rooms too. haha 

To top off today, I was able to swing by my friends house who just had her baby a few days ago and give her new little family dinner. Oh, goodness, her little baby is just the sweetest thing. So little! I forgot how little they are, not only that but her baby was way under the average size/pounds than a normal baby. A tiny little girl of under 5lbs, but strong and healthy as can be! It was such a treat to be able to hold her baby. We both hope to have both our little girls growing up and playing in the church nursery together. :)

Now I am here, writing to you all. I took a nice long bath to help relax right before I climbed into my comfy king-size pillow top bed. Probably going to put on a cheesy favorite chick movie and fall asleep to that. I am ready for this little girl to arrive, her daddy and I are just waiting for her to decide the perfect day to come!

So I hope that you all have a Happy Valentines Day tomorrow! I am excited to spend the day with my hubby! 

-Jess