I didn't pee on myself

Nor did my water break! I know, you're wondering what the heck happened then?! First off, thanks for those who were concerned and couldn't wait for my blog update! hehe.... ok, so onto the update.


I kind of knew that it wasn't going ot be anything to worry about, but better safe than sorry. But I was pretty sure I wasn't just wetting myself; it didn't smell! So I really wasn't sure what to think. OK, so I get to my doctor and I explain to her what was going on. She does this pH test on me where she inserts this strip of paper. If it turns blue, then I'm leaking amniotic fluid. If not, then I'm not.


OK side note. So in one of my past blogs, I had mentioned that I read in a book that your southern region gets really swollen and purple and ugly during pregnancy and I was just going to take their word for it. I didn't see a need to take a look myself. Well for some reason yesterday, I thought to take a look. I don't know why. Got myself a mirror (I can't bend past the belly these days) and oh... my... goodness. I just want to say to all women pregnant or planning to be pregnant, don't look. just don't. I mean how bad could it be, right? BAD. Take my word for it. I actually got depressed for a while there. I still am a little.


OK, so back to my doctor's visit. So now that I'm fully aware of what I look like down there, I'm slightly mortified to get into position for my doctor. I'm sure she's seen it all before and is used to it, but shoot. I'm not. But ok, so she does the test and it comes back yellow. So that's good, I'm not leaking amniotic fluid. But then I think, does that mean I'm wetting myself? OH! And while she's down there she says, "oh... I see what you are talking about" referring to the wetting (not the appearance!). I guess I'm leaking a lot?! So she explains to me that it's actually the discharge that is just getting a lot heavier because the cervix is preparing for birth; leukorrhea is what it's called by the way. It's perfectly normal.


So the doc continues to explain that my cervix is really soft now (part of why I'm "leaking" so much) and that I'm 1 cm dilated now. eeek! I'm actually dilated now! She said that b/c my cervix is so soft, that things should move right along for me. So she is encouraging me to do a lot of walking so the baby can come soon. At the end of the appointment, she said, "see you next week... or sooner!" yikes! Can you believe that? The thought of having the baby this week! Anyway, we got to walking after that appointment. OH! She did tell me that if I notice any other "leaking" that seems out of the ordinary to contact her b/c she would rather be safe than sorry as well.


But ok, so Junior and I get to walking. I did quite a bit today I think. Maybe I'm dilated more now. hahaha! Probably not. But I can get my hopes up high right? haha!


We also met with our baby's future pediatrician. I think we were pretty set on her already, as she came highly recommended by Junior's co-workers. But we went to see her anyway to see for ourselves. Very nice lady (and mother of 3 daughters!). It's actually a group of doctors from the Baylor College of Medicine. They have seperate waiting rooms for newborns which I like. They always have a doctor working after hours, weekends and holidays. They do quite a bit there that they don't necessarily have to send you out for, like xrays and things. Although she will be our primary doc and we will see her , if there is ever an emergency and/or she is not available when we need then one of the other doctors will be available which we've been told (by Junior's co-workers) are all very good. They're all board certified. We were very pleased! So we will be seeing her for our little one.


Tomorrow is officially 38 weeks!