Mom's Carrying a Watermelon: 39 Weeks

At somewhere around 7 lbs and 20 inches, my mom is essentially carrying a small watermelon. It might explain why her back aches so much lately. Besides that, though, she is still able to get around comfortably and has been trying to take even longer walks than usual. I, on the other hand, am running seriously out of room in here! It makes it much harder to punch, jab, and kick all the time

At the last doctor's appointment, there had been some progress, though the doctor did not indicate she thought I would be coming within the week or anything. Mom was dilated to "almost" 2cm and was 70% effaced. If I decide to hold out a while, the doctor said she would allow me a little while. Once it's been 41 weeks, though, she said she would start encouraging induction. At this point, no one knows except me when I want to come and I certainly hope I can keep that a surprise. We will be back at the doctor before the end of the week so there may be a better indication then.

Mom and dad's phones have been ringing, emails coming in, and facebook notes being sent with questions about whether or not I have arrived. They are pretty certain word will travel quickly on my birthday - especially if dad coordinates a tailgate at the hospital!