[MarinaAndCharlie'sMommy]

First of all I would like to say sorry for being MIA lately. Between my nesting frenzy and work I have been super busy. Everything is completely ready for baby now though. Such a relief. Anyway, yesterday at work I was having a ton of back pain and it would frequently radiate to my lower stomache even at rest. At one point I felt like I had wet my pants a little. I talked to my charge nurse at work and everyone wanted me to go to the hospital (my hospital doesn't have L&D). I really didn't feel like this was it, but since I had some fluid I called Jeff who came to pick me up and off we went. They hooked us up to the monitor where immediately you could see some contractions. The baby was super active the whole time. This LO is not a fan of dopplers, monitors, etc., LOL! They did a vag exam and there was no fluid. They did the exam without any jelly because that could have given false results, OUCH! They said it was probably just a lot of secretions which was what I was kind of thinking anyway. I was only dilated one cm and a wiggle as the RN said. My cervix is still long and thick and they could not feel the baby's head during the internal exam. I felt really silly going in because I knew it wasn't real labor but everyone keeps saying since I was having what I thought was fluid it was good to come in anyway. My contractions were actually picking up as we were leaving which made me feel better. I'm glad my body is making some progress even if it is slow. I have my next Dr. appointment on Tues. so we'll see how it goes. I work this weekend so hopefully all that walking will get things going.

[Lyz]

yay for some progress! It's better to be safe than sorry! I was apparently leaking small amounts of fluid so at 38 weeks I was really low....looking back now, what I thought was just normal CM for end of pregnancy was actually amniotic fluid.

hope you make more progress this weekend for your appt on Tuesday

[Oreobaby]

I'm happy to hear an update Casey...I had been wondering how you were feeling. The three of you are so close...it's gonna be a great baby boom!! I'm glad you are totally ready for baby to come...how much longer are you working?

[MarinaAndCharlie'sMommy]

Marci, the plan is to work till I pop. Not sure if I will be able to or not after how much pain I was in yesterday at work.

[Oreobaby]

You sound like me...I plan on working till the 4th of June...everyone says I'm crazy!! lol...rather that then sitting at home waiting...seems it would take a long time for baby to come if I'm just waiting...I can't wait to find out what you are having.

[CandaceDianne]

YAH for progress!!!!!

[Gray_baby]

Yay for progress! How exciting! Don't feel silly for going in to get checked, better safe than sorry.

[sherlockholmes]

Yay for progress, can't wait to find out if you're team pink or blue!

[chloe12]

I agree, no reason to feel silly for going in! Glad to hear you are 1 cm, that's the start of things happening. I can't wait to find out what you are having!

Have a great weekend - even though it sounds like you will be working

[stlgirl]

C'mon baby, time to start pushing on that cervix and moving things along...

[fromustobaby]

Glad it wasn't anything...but girl, you gotta take it easy - baby was just telling you that...nobody has a baby before me!! LOL!!

Doesn't it feel great to have all the nursery stuff done...now its just a countdown

[Soape]

I.m sorry you were in pain, and that you are not progressing farther. i hope that your LO comes soon and healthy

I'm hoping that your LO comes soon

[Cheryl_W]

Glad everything is OK Casey! Good thing you went in, even if you felt silly (isn't that the womanly way? Always apologizing for everything LOL)

I hope that means progress for you! (But not before Tonya LOL)

[Etph007]

I'm so excited for you Casey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ca_dawson]

Hoping you get some progress soon! I know what you mean about feeling silly. I HATE being the patient and always put off going if I can. But I read that on average a woman goes to the hospital at least 3 times in false labor before the real thing. So you're better than average already! LOL! I hope he/she comes soon so we can confirm our suspicious!

[denalibear]

Yay...for progress...cant wait to find out if it's a boy or girl...wont be long and we will know....

So exciting!!!

[MarinaAndCharlie'sMommy]

Originally Posted by fromustobaby

Glad it wasn't anything...but girl, you gotta take it easy - baby was just telling you that...nobody has a baby before me!! LOL!!

Doesn't it feel great to have all the nursery stuff done...now its just a countdown

I will do my best to hold the baby in till yours comes! I think I have at least another week or two. I will be surprised if Kaiden isn't here by Monday especially with all the walking you're doing!

[amazing_love]

Woohoo for progress!!! I hope your LO comes soon!!

[karenwalter]

The end is the worst, but you are almost there! I can't believe you are still working, good for you! I would never be able to do it.

Hang in there. Very soon you will have your little one in your arms and it will all be worth it.

[*Mommy2Camden*]

I can't believe you are still working chica. I don't know HOW you do it. I'm SO excited to *meet* your little one! Will be stalking you from here on out!