37 week update

I had my 37 week doctor's appointment 2 days ago and so far I haven't made any progress. I was hoping I would go in and they would be like, oh yeah, you are 2 cm dialated and could go anytime! haha...wouldn't that be great? Well, no such luck and I somehow gained 4 pounds in ONE week. What the? I was a little bummed, but I know I am almost done so it's ok. I have gained 30 pounds and am at the weight now that I delivered Isaac. I can't wait to get back in shape and feeling better, however it's worth it all! On a good note, this baby is head down!! Isaac was breech and with that being all I have ever known it is amazing to me that this baby is in the right position and that I could possibly have a normal old fashioned childbirth! It is like starting all over. I have no idea what to expect so it's kind of scary. When my water broke with Isaac I experienced no contractions and went straight to the hospital and they prepped me for the C-section so I know this will be a totally different experience. I don't even know what contractions feel like! I know I could just go ahead and schedule a C-section and go the path that I already know, but I just feel like this is something I need to do. I really want the chance to go through labor and have that experience Lord willing, I just pray that everything goes well and I don't end up having to have an emergency c-section. My doctor's advice to avoiding a c-section? Stay home as long as possible he said. Don't come in until you are yelling and calling your husband names...haha...well, hopefully that is not the case, but I will do my best! I can't wait to meet this little guy and see what he looks like! By the way, it is 5 am right now! I have not been sleeping well which I guess can be expected at this point. It is so hard to get comfortable and even moving around in bed is a challenge, then once I am up the wheels start turning and it's hard to get back to sleep. Thankfully, I get to take it easy during the day and try and nap when Isaac does so that helps. I guess I am only getting ready for all the sleepless nights to come :)