Okay. Get Out.

Alright. This one probably isn't going in our blog book.  I know. I am EXACTLY 38 weeks pregnant.  Technically, you still have two-four weeks of growth to go.  But little babe.  GET OUT.
We had a doctor's appointment today.  On Thursday, (two days prior) I had some moderate but inconsistent contractions all day.  They would come for a few hours and then dissipate.  Then they would come back to tease me some more.  I knew it was false labor.  I just knew.  But I also knew it meant progress.  And that gave me hope.    Now, when I became pregnant, I turned into an avid baby birth story blog reader. I have probably read over 100 birth stories. It is truly sickening.  I just wanted to know what to expect.  I wanted to know my options, choices, and to learn from others experiences.  So I had read a few stories about women being in false labor for days.  Or who had been feeling contractions, but weren't dilating.  So I convinced myself that this was my fate. 
But it wasn't!
So. I went in Saturday at 9:00 a.m.  And here are the facts:

• I am dilated to a 2.7?? (weird number right?) - really close to a 3 (I am not joking, that's what he said).
• He was surprised by how thin my cervix was.  His exact words, "Wow! Your cervix is really thinned out?  Is this your first child?  Yup.  First one.
• I am measuring at 39 weeks.  This entire time I have been right on the mark, but this past week he grew a full two weeks worth. And boy, have I felt it.
• It's a big baby.  He felt around and said, "Oh. This is a solid 8 lb. baby."  If I seriously go until 40 weeks, I will be following in my mom's footsteps with a 10 lb. baby. No, thank you.
• He wiped my membranes.  He didn't even really ask if I wanted it done (which I obviously do!) He just did it.  Afterwards he said, "Oh and I wiped your membranes a bit." Thank you, Doc!

I left that office on top of my pregnancy world.  I thought for sure it was going to baby time, any time.  And guess what peeps.  Three miles of walking, peppermint oil, birth ball bouncing, wiped membranes, and NOTHING. That's what I get... nothing! Hardly any surges/contractions (mainly when I am walking), and a small amount of back cramps.  That's it. Porter, I will do anything if you come out.  Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Our goal little guy is my this Friday, you will be in my arms.  Work with me, son!