40 weeks 3 days

Just an little update for all of you out there wondering when this little baby will arrive. We went to the doctor this morning where they hooked me up to a machine to monitor the baby's heart rate and any contractions that I may be having. After about 30 minutes everything looked normal and they disconnected me. After my examination everything else appeared to be fine; I am still dilated to 4 cm and 100% effaced. All of the doctors are now amazed that I haven't had this baby yet. I have contractions frequently but they are really irregular and then after a few hours they go away. My blood pressure was high for me, but still within the normal range so no reason for concern yet. It's no wonder my blood pressure is high I am just a little stressed waiting for Anabelle to come :) After some discussion with the doctor we decided that I will be induced on Friday; if she hasn't already come by then. Of course the doctor says, "but I really think she'll come before that"; well, we have been hearing that for the last 2 weeks so I am a little skeptical. Other than that not much else going on here, I have been trying to keep busy. It is nice to know that there is an end in sight. Thanks to everyone for all of the well wishes and messages we have received! Here are some pictures from the doctor this morning.