35w6d check-in

Bug watch 35w6d

• Himself: still very active, feels lower than ever on cervix.
• Lots of hip pain while sleeping, despite pillows btw knees, etc.
• Lots of BH contractions, tight tummy. Nerve pain under boob.
• A little dark brown discharge after wiping last Thursday and then again yesterday. Chalked first up to irritation after last Tuesday's cervical exam, not sure about yesterday.

Nothing too, too much is happening, especially considering my OB warned me last Tuesday that "it could happen within a week." On any given day, my gut tells me that this is the day and then on the alternate day, I feel like I could go another 4 weeks to my real due date.

I was supposed to have another OB appt this afternoon, but they called yesterday to see if I could reschedule because my OB had some personal stuff she needed to tackle. I figure a checkup closer the the weekend wouldn't hurt either, because the weekends are when I'm the most active (take that with a VERY big grain of salt -- "active" means walking out to the car at this point ;) and when I'm most alert (read: obsessing) about whether Bug will arrive, so a Thursday checkup is more likely to last me through to the following week.

The main thing I'm watching right now is that dark brown discharge I've experienced a couple of times since last week's appt. I chalked last Thursday up to irritation from Tuesday's cervical exam -- my OB really gave me the full monty plus, as you know if you've been a reader of this blog, I'm a bleeder. And it was very little, dark brown discharge, just one time. But I got a little of the same yesterday -- I suppose it could be some still from last week, but maybe not. I'm not too concerned because Bug is dancing up a storm and all else seems fine, but I will definitely mention it on Thursday and keep an eagle eye out about whether to call before then.

Other than that - not much going on! We finally packed our hospital bag and at least have the car seat by the door :). NoodleGuy is going to try and install it tonight and then we'll plan on bringing it by one of the experts this weekend for tweaking. As for me, I have to make an appearance at one of those tupperware-esque parties on my block tonight. Wish me luck -- I don't love these parties even when standing around with a 20lb bowling ball on my cervix is not part of it. Mostly because I'm a wuss and always wimp out and buy things because I feel bad for the host. At least this one is for children's books, so if (when) I do buy anything, it should be useful. I suppose ;).