due date

Today is my due date. Our baby has not arrived yet. But it shouldn't be long now. At my appointment on Monday, I was 1cm dilated and 50% effaced. I've been having contractions sporadically and some lower back pain started late Sunday night. I'm still relatively comfortable but my mobility is severely hampered. Every movement is a big effort.

The nurse called me on Tuesday and was surprised that I answered the phone. She thought that I'd surely be in the hospital already. She predicted that I'd be in labor within 48 hours. That remains to be seen. I have a backup C-section scheduled for Nov. 16 in case I don't go into labor beforehand. However, even my doctor doesn't think I'll make it until that day.

The picture shows me on Oct. 27 (38 weeks and 1 day).