What's Happening

I feel a lot of pressure down low, am experiencing some cramps (almost feel like menstrual cramps), having “hot flashes” and am taking many trips to the bathroom, LOL… The doctor said my body is doing “warm-ups”. Also, something somewhat interesting happened (and *warning*, a little gross too…). I just “lost” my mucous plug! Since I didn’t even know what it was, I had to google. Here is some of what I found: Some women will lose their "mucous plug" weeks before they go into labor. Losing your plug does not always mean labor will begin shortly. Keep in mind that even if a woman has begun to dilate, it may be weeks before she actually goes into labor. As your body prepares for labor your cervix will begin to dilate and thin. As your cervix opens up, your mucous plug may fall out. This is a good sign that labor is on its way - Though, it could be days or even weeks after you lose your mucous plug before labor actually starts.

Okay, it’s a little disgusting… and it doesn’t sound like it means anything at this point. In general, I just have this feeling that Bennett will be a little late. I still have 16 days until my due date, so it would be a little optimistic to “expect” anything at this point.

We are taking Shogun to a dog carnival this weekend! We are really trying to spend a lot of time with him as we know he will be a little neglected at first. It’s hard to believe that, realistically, we will likely have a baby within the next 23 days (assuming they don’t let me go more than one week over!)!!!