Not that the post title makes much sense to most people, but gestation age of my child is what it means. I am 38 weeks minus 1 day with this pregnancy, and Kara Shae (her pending name) is doing good. 

Had my normal NST (non-stress test) today and finally saw Kassis, as he was out last Friday and forgot about my stitches. He asked why they were still in, I said because you weren't here last week. End of story.

I've been spotting since Monday, but baby's been active. Contractions were 3x worse last night, of course, since I was out with some coworkers/friends at Thirsty's. They were drinking, I was eating and laughing. Couldn't sleep because the contrations were strong, just not regular.

Long story short, definately spotting, and he only had to cut 1 stitch because the other was already done (probably the reason for my spotting). Baby is dropping. Was 1.5 cm dialated after the stitch was cut. Not saying much because when he cut me for Olivia I was 2 cm dialated. Only big difference was I was not spotting with Olivia and I hadn't had contractions like I am this time. It may not be long. I'm crossing my fingers to at least let me get through a full Sunday, as then I will have completed this work week.

Disability papers are still waiting at the doctor's office. Kassis said to watch closely as my labor was 3.5 hrs with Olivia and he suspects this 2nd child will be much less, as he's found most of his patients labor times decrease by the number of children. He's guessed labor this time at only 2 hours. Told me to be quick getting there and not to delay. I still may go past my due date, you never know. It happens. I just need to take it easy. No excessive walking, sitting for long periods of time, etc. I'm feeling very work. Definately feeling the pregnancy right now. My cervix has been trying to dialate since early August, and it's now October. We're on the count down, and I'm not sure if I'm ready to let go.

This will be the beginning of sibling rivalry and jealously. I am excited and scared at the same time. I know I will be okay. *sighs deeply*

Thanks for reading.