Dr. Appointment/37 week

We had an appointment today. We didn't see Dr. A but instead saw his nurse practitioner. She is really nice so I didn't mind at all.

She asked me if I was having contractions, and I told her yes, because I have. Now, they are not the contractions that knock the wind out of you, but they are also not just "standard" braxton hicks either. Well anyway, since I have had more than 4 in an hour (randomly and nothing that doesn't go away in time) she decided to do a cervical check and make sure my bag of water was not leaking.

Results:
Water is NOT leaking. (although she said if my water breaks she doesn't want me to wait at all to come in. I asked if I could at least take a shower or straighten my hair and she said unequivocally "NO"
Cervix: about 50-60% effaced
Dilation: 1.5 centimeters

Now, we all know that means nothing, but I must say you do get a sense of accomplishment when they tell you your body is preparing one way or another for the upcoming delivery~!

Until next week!