A day off.

I don't recall that I called in sick at all during this pregnancy...but here I am sitting at home today - out sick. 39 weeks and I'm out sick... head cold. I am absolutely miserable. My head is congested, I'm short of breath - since I'm congested. I did get some sleep last night thanks to a dose of benadryl (why didn't I think of that a week ago!?!?) ... but I woke up this morning in a fog - not sure if it's a sick fog or a benadryl hang over... I got ready and dropped Laura off at Lynne's and then went to my 8am appointment.

Saw Molly.
I'm up another 2 pounds - total is 188 pounds for a gain of 54 pounds since the start. I fee like I look like Princess Fiona... after she's morphed into the Ogre... will be so glad when (my face) looks like ME again.

BP was fine... 120's/60's.

Baby's heart rate consistently in the 140's and he moved while she was listening and it jumped up to 160's then right back down to 140's.

Belly is measuring 37 weeks (again).
I feel like he dropped last night though... more groin pain and to me my belly looks (a little) lower. I just feel different... maybe just hopeful that something is happening though.

I did have her check me this time since it's been 2 weeks... "Stretchy 1cm, almost 2cm, but definitely a solid 1cm and very very soft"... so while it's not tremendous progress, it is better than the "nearly fingertip and soft" report from 2 weeks ago.

She told me she wants me to sleep and rest as much as I can... um... okay... cause that is working out really welll - when I have the hours to sleep, my body can't. When I feel the need to pass out - I'm either driving my car or chasing Laura... I'll try the benadryl again tonight and see how I feel in the morning.

Came home after my appointment today and attempted a nap. Slept for an hour - then the phone rang. I only answered it thinking it was maybe Richie checking in on me. I was not happy to find out it was work... ugh. Calling out means don't call me. I feel like poo. Went back to sleep for another hour... and now the couch is calling for me again...