Pregnancy: 40w5d
Nope, no baby yet!
But:
I did (finally) start having spans of contractions last night. I was soooo tired that I was glad when they spaced out so I could sleep. I needed the sleep badly.
I don't think it will be today, but I'm starting to feel (FINALLY) like there is hope that I WILL eventually give birth glimmering on the horizon.
Full moon coming up! Maybe that will do it. (I've been saying all along he will come on July 30 because that's the first day of school, and I can't imagine a date much more inconvenient LOL.)
I had a midwife appointment last night. Almost caved and had a cervix check, but I just know from past experience that whatever she tells me will just cause unproductive angst anyway, so what's the point. She was funny, she said, most likely with the BH contractions you've been having, it's going to be "softening, 1-2 cm dilated." Yeah. I don't need to have that confirmed. (And if, somehow, I'm 5 cm dilated, I would just be thinking whoa, any day now! And it could STILL be the middle of next week before labor actually starts…)
She also mentioned that she heard a new old wives tale the other day. I'd never heard this one either. Apparently a client of hers who is a Bradley instructor said that if the baby hasn't had the hiccups for three days, birth is imminent. Huh.
I only bring this up because I think it's been a few days since I noticed Jake having any hiccups. I even noticed it actually – thinking that was odd. Hmmm. 
Mom to 4 kids and 2 stepkids, I am a writer writing in the heart of chaos. I am the co-founder and former editor of 
does the waiting get frustrating? there's a part of me enjoying this quiet time (i wasn't as unprepared as i thought and have managed to cover all the bases for now, i'm saving assembling the cot for next week so i have things to do) and another part of me not minding if this baby showed up early. in any case fingers crossed for you, i hope it goes as you wish. go you for sticking to your guns with the midwife too!
Bushra
27 Jul 07 at 6:00 am
Try to keep enjoying this time and the fact you can rest! Once that baby is out the next few months will be such a roller coaster, you'll wish you could put him back in to take a nap!
faerie~wings
27 Jul 07 at 6:12 am
The waiting does get frustrating/boring. I HATE being in limbo and having my life be so much on hold. I want to meet my little one!!At the same time, knowing that I am a lonnnnnnng gestator, I've been mentally preparing myself for this from the get-go. For the most part, I successfully banished all thoughts that I might go early (like you I had a little part of me hoping for it, but I knew what a long shot that was in my case and didn't spend much energy on it)and that has helped keep me sane.I'm still pretty grumpy and Done With This, though. I can put up a cheerful front for most everyone, except poor Scott, who probably gets to see too much of my frustration, poor guy.
beba
27 Jul 07 at 6:17 am
I've been thinking about you all week while I've been in Texas! I couldn't check my Vox because I had no access to the internet so I just KNEW that you had already had baby Jake! Last night I checked your blog and saw that you didn't! I've got to hand it to you, you've been so much more patient and accepting about this no-baby-yet thing than anyone I know would be! You hang in there girl because you KNOW birth has GOT to be immenent! lol Jake doesn't have a choice but to get here very soon, rather than later! My prayers are with you for a very safe and easy delivery! ((((((((HUGS)))))))))
shellakers
27 Jul 07 at 6:20 am
Ah, I do so remember all that waiting…and waiting…and waiting. But in retrospect, I see it now as the time when each of my babies was still Only Mine. I would never be that close to them, in such a primal way, ever again.That said, give Jake an Inner Hug for me. Actually, lots of them. Lots of really strong, well spaced, productive inner hugs
I'm thinking of you!
v
27 Jul 07 at 8:55 am
*hugs*I suppose it is of small comfort that he has to come out eventually.
Dee
27 Jul 07 at 2:50 pm