Fashionably Late-- 40 weeks today

Well, today is officially Emma's due date, but the little princess has apparently decided to be fashionably late. In the past few days we've tried EVERYTHING to get the baby to make an appearance: spicy food (Thai food TWICE, as hot as I could stand it), jalapenos, eggplant, pineapple, a bumpy boat ride, etc. Still, NO BABY!

Oh well, I guess she'll come when she's good and ready! Tonight is a full moon, so I'm hoping that'll stir something up! Keep your fingers crossed!!!

I've got an appointment with the OB tomorrow (Monday) at 2:15 pm, and that's when we'll talk about setting up an induction. I'm thinking it will be set for sometime at the end of the week, likely Thursday or Friday (as I don't think they will induce over the weekend).

We will call family members and those on our to-be-called list as soon as anything happens. Brian and I waiting on pins and needles-- getting more anxious by the day. We just can't wait to meet our little girl!!!

Here are pictures of the 39 week belly and the 40 week (ugh) belly. Does it look different to you?

39 weeks:


40 weeks:


How far along am I? 40 weeks! Emma's Due Date!
Total weight gain: 30 lbs
Sleep: Waking up occasionally with some mild cramping, contractions.
Movement: Still going strong!
Labor Signs: 2-3 cm dilated, 70% effaced, -2 station (as of Tuesday's appt).
Belly Button in or out? Waaaaay OUT there!
What I miss: Being able to get up off of the couch easily.
What I am looking forward to: Emma's arrival and a big glass of wine!
Weekly Wisdom: "Do lots of walking." I walk all day at my job...hasn't really done anything. I'll keep trying, though!
Other stuff? Got a new HD camcorder to be able to record Emma's first moments!
To Do List: OB appt on Monday to discuss induction.