The Waiting Game

I have really tried to be a patient pregnant lady, and for the most part I've just wanted more time because I felt like I had so much to do before she got here. But since I got most things covered at school and am glad that Emily's ready to take my class, I've had the 27th in my head as the first day I won't be at school. However, first babies are hard to tell when they'll come and the Dr. wont induce me until I'm 41 weeks. I understand the risks and precautions to take, but I lost some of my patience when I realized I could still be at school next week.

When I was checked yesterday I'm dialated to a 4 and 80%+ thinned. Urgh! They say you have to be at least a 4 to get an epidural and yet still nothing else seems to progress. He stripped my membranes yesterday (which was uncomfortable but I was expecting worse) and I had alot of pain in my lower back and cramping the rest of the night, but nothing today.

I'll just keep munching on my crushed ice, (since that has been my craving for the last couple months) go for a great walk tonight and see if things get put into motion. I have regained some of my patience to wait since I've been at school all morning, its just crazy that I could teach school today and tonight have my baby in my arms instead of in my belly. Well, time will tell and I'll let you know when it happens.