Parker Update

So I went for my 37 week visit today with Dr Froehlich. A majority of you know that I have been having contractions regularly since Saturday. Last night they were so strong I even called him, seeing if maybe it was time to come in. I have a lot of anxiety about waiting too long and missing out on an epidural (the KEY to bringing Parker into the world...DRUGS!). I ended up being able to calm down the contractions (some) and got a couple hours of rest. Today I went to see him at the office for a scheduled visit. I didn't get the result I wanted (in my mind the perfect ending to the day would be that I went to the hospital to continue things because I was so dilated or he broke my water, haha). She sounds perfect, heart rate in the 160s. Measuring where she is supposed to measure. My weight is staying in the right area, up twenty-eight pounds so far :) The best news of all is that all these contractions have been productive. I am 3 cms dilated and half way thinned. Too much information I know but I am excited to be there. I also got to finalize scheduling for the induction on the 15th of this month. So TWO WEEKS AWAY! Between the contractions and my nesting I have full faith we will not be waiting two weeks to meet Parker. After my shower with my co-workers last night I am even more excited. We have so many great things for her arrival (lots of diapers, new clothes, a sweet PARKER bag, diaper cream, and lots of gift cards to continue getting needed supplies). We are so blessed and getting so anxious to smell that baby smell. Hold those little hands and feet. See what she looks like. We've had a brunette and a blonde at birth, what in the world will Parker look like, don't guess red head please, but if she is...we will still love her.