Counting the days!

I'm now 38 +1 weeks pregnant and counting the days until i deliver this baby. I'm feeling very uncomfortable now and not getting much sleep at night (i thought sleepless nights came after the baby was born?!) I dont think i can physically grow any bigger than i am now without bursting.

The last couple of days have been busy, i had to take my little girl to see the health visitor yesterday for her 2 year check and she passed with flying colours. She said that there are some areas that she is more advanced than many 3 year olds. As you can imagine i was very proud. I cant have done to bad a job up until now then. Its always a relief to know your child is developing normally.

Today i was back at the doctors but this time for the Ricicle. Her head isnt fully engaged yet (although this is normal for subsequent babies) but it has moved down further into my pelvis since my last appointment, so its a positive sign. All my tests were fine and the heart beat is still strong so she seems quite happy at the moment. The midwife recommended raspberry leaf tea/tablets and lots of sex to encourage labour. I had to make another appointment for 2 weeks time in case i havent delivered by then (God No!!!!) she says she will perform a membrane sweep if i do have to go back to her in the hope that it will encourage the baby some more. Lets just hope it doesnt come to that. Some positive news, well for me anyway was that she doesnt think it will be a huge baby, she is measuring approx 7lbs at the moment, but then i'm not convinced these things are all that accurate at this stage but at least she didnt say the baby is a big 10 pounder, i really would cry then. Maybe she is just being kind to me, i didnt think of that at the time, lets hope not!

take care x