TRENTON'S DUE DATE...come and gone

Good Morning All, 
I have already received so many wonderful texts, calls and emails from a lot of you (thank you for thinking of us!) but thought I would do a quick update for everyone since I blew it last week. 

Last Thursday was my last exam and there was no progress from the week before.. I was still 1 cm dilated and about 80% thinned/effaced. I left the dr's office so bummed and discouraged. I was ready. I couldn't believe that after trying EVERYTHING (pineapple, spicy foods, walking, squats among other things ;-)) there was still NO PROGRESS. Shoot!! So, the doc said one of his theories is that if he schedules an induction (really just to get it on the books because it fills up quick) then Trenton will say, "Nope, that's not my bday" and he will come out earlier. The doc also said that he wouldn't let me go much longer than a week after my due date so he requested I be put on the books for OCT 24, 2012 to be induced. That felt weird, having a day planned, but I was a little relieved that the 24th would be the LATEST I would hold my baby. I just hope he decides to come before we "play God" even though we know he is ripe and in his prime :)  On Friday I got a call from the hospital and L&D had scheduled us to come in at 7am on the 24th.. I said, Ok!?! I guess that works... SO WIERD. I wasn't sure if this was something I should like check our schedules for or clear our schedules for, haha. The whole idea of going into the hospital not in pain, getting medicine then having the pain hit you like a ton of bricks doesn't really settle with me but we will see what Trenton decides. 

So, here we are... now Wednesday, Oct 17, 2012. I can't believe the day has come and gone... and still no Trenton! We have been walking... and walking.. and walking. Last night we went on a late stroll and I was having lots of pain and pressure but it subsided as I laid down. False alarm.. but things are happening which is good. 

Well it sure has been quite a journey this last 10 months being pregnant, planning our future, house hunting, shaun getting a new job, family selling the house etc. We are so ready for this next chapter with our son in our new home. It is crazy that it is all just DAYS away now yet still feels so far. 

The next Dr appt is tomorrow, already. I sure hope there is some progress! Wish us luck and send us happy labor vibes.. let's get this show on the road! Common lil' guy.. 

I'll keep ya'll updated! Thanks for all your love & support as always. 

Hugs, Tay.