Holy Moly-3 cm. dilated!!!

So today I went to the dr. for a check up and got a big shock first when they told me they were going to do an internal exam (I had originally been told it wouldn't be until next week), and then when Dr. Martin told me I was already 3 cm. dilated. I asked if this meant bedrest (praying hard that it didn't), since I am only 35 1/2 weeks at this point, or just taking it easy. He pointed out that that probably wasn't feasible with a toddler (Mia was along with me).

Basically he said the baby being born any time before 37 weeks would mean it was a preemie, but many times babies born even at 36 weeks are able to go home with their parents. Because Mia was a respectable size when she was born and everything has looked good with size based on the growth ultrasound, I am not stuck on bedrest. He said I may very well have a June baby, but there is really no way to know. My body may hang on until the end like it did with Mia, although at this point with her I was only 1 1/2 cm. dilated. I am hoping to hold on until at least 36-37 weeks at the very minimum, but we will see what mother nature has in store for me. Basically if I start having serious contractions or my water breaks, I need to call and they will set up my operating room and I will go in for the c-section then.

I will say that this motivates me to get my bag packed which has not yet been done. :) Everything else is pretty much in place besides finishing up decorating the nursery, which isn't a big deal to me since we at least have furniture and bedding and the baby won't even be in there right away. Cort will be putting up the pack and play and swing ASAP. :)

Dr. Martin also referred to Baby Knuckles as a "jumper" when he was examining me, which doesn't seem to go along with my hope for a second more mellow baby. :) Heartrate was 144 and my belly continues to be on the smaller side at just short of 34 cm.

Keep your fingers crossed that Baby Knuckles holds on at least another week or two (if not more!!).