Still at 1 cm and still soft but that’s it…we’re going to go in on Thursday and if I still haven’t slept, etc, then we’ll talk about induction. He seems to think a little pitocin and my water breaking would get me through labor quickly…I’m not sure what we’ll do. Lots of prayers! I would love to actually go into labor on my own but if the contractions keep waking me up but aren’t doing anything, then life here is going to be pretty miserable.

More to come…hopefully!!

Well, I got about two to three hours of sleep last night…then the boys woke up early. Fortunately, Ace is getting some rest. Liam is hanging out with me right now.

I woke once because of contractions but really couldn’t get a clear count on them. I wound up falling asleep on the couch for about an hour and half so they must not have been too close. I woke again around 3 and was up until 5 but no real sign of contractions getting any closer. They are still very strong at times. I have a doctor’s appointment this afternoon…we’ll see what he says.

I’m planning on taking the kids out to get a Swaddleme blanket for Josiah and then do some laps around Babies R’ Us! Stay tuned…

Well, we just got home from the hospital a little over an hour ago. I am contracting about every 10 minutes…unfortunately, I am not dilating that fast, so I was sent home…mainly going to try and walk some before bed and then try to take a nice warm bath and get rest. The contractions are pretty strong so I am not sure I’ll be able to rest. Right now, I’m having a lot of pain in my lower back so rest is going to be even harder…I’m praying and pretty sure it will be tonight or tomorrow. If I don’t get much rest tonight, I am planning on calling my doctor in the morning to see what we need to do.

Mark or I will keep everyone posted on what’s going on…not up to the minute because we have neither a laptop or other wireless device to transmit up to the minute blogs.

Keep praying that he’ll come soon!!!

My contractions yesterday were not as strong as I thought but they did do something…I’m dilated 1 cm. Josiah is still pretty far up. Of course, my cervix is softened because I’ve given birth to three children….sooooo….we’re pretty much just waiting around for whenever God chooses for Josiah to get here.

My doctor wants to induce before he goes out of town on the 30th…He really wants to be there for the birth. I like to think that it’s just our family that is special but he treats all his patients this way. I told him we would see how I was progressing by the 27th (the day he wants to induce) before I would let him. I really really would like to go on my own. So, all my friends (even if you think I’m insane) please pray that we go into labor before the 27th! Next week would be ideal for family and friends (except Annette…but you’re always out of town when I deliver 🙂

On a vacation picture note, Mark should be getting the camera connected so I can post pictures tomorrow.

We were given the all clear to go on vacation with the strict rule I was not to do anything. I haven’t dilated yet but my cervix is softened. That could still mean five more weeks, but if I were to overstress it could be sooner. So, I’m limited but ready to go relax.

This is going to be an unusual vacation. I am so used to going and going when we are on vacation (I’ve been that way since I was little)…this vacation is going to be beach and pool with a little trip to souvenirs. I’m really looking forward to just relaxing after all this construction stuff.

We’ll post pictures soon!!