37 Weeks!!

We are getting closer and closer to Riggs's arrival!! I am currently 37 weeks and 3 days pregnant... still hard to believe! I did start to realize this weekend that I don't think I remember what "life before pregnancy" is like. I am looking forward to remembering what it's like, but also cherishing these last few weeks with Riggs still inside!
My 37 week check-up was today! Like I said last week... I had already decided I was not going to get my hopes up... good thing I didn't!! Riggs' heart rate was still going strong and my blood pressure was still fine! Time to be checked... SAME THING! 0cm! I wasn't nearly as bummed out as I was last week because I was mentally prepared for no progress today! I honestly really thought that he had dropped some over the past week, but if he did he still isn't putting enough pressure on my cervix.
Jared didn't come to this appointment with me today because it was earlier than my usual time, and I didn't think there would be anything new happening. It turns out that Dr. Griggs was ready to talk about our options. He is a little concerned that Riggs may be too comfy/too big in there and we may have to  help him make his way out to meet us! He told me that typically if someone in my exact position were even the slightest bit dilated he would not bring up induction, but because I haven't made any progress it may be something to think about. Of course, to throw another wrench in there Riggs is due Labor Day weekend! Dr. Griggs explained to me that the dates pre and post any holiday weekend book up VERY fast as far as inductions go. He/We decided that we would go ahead and get a date for Riggs to arrive!! It was so weird actually talking about his birthday!!
All of this being said.... this is just a tentative date!! We will have an ultrasound next week to gauge how big he is and what position he is in. If he is a big boy we will keep the date of August 28! We will go in on the afternoon of August 27, and he should arrive sometime on August 28. If he is still a small little guy Jared and I want to wait and see when he decides to come!
I am going to spend the next week in persistent prayer about the best thing to do for us and for Riggs. I have been against deciding his birthday, but if there is a chance that I would not be able to attempt to deliver him vaginally if I wait too long (because he is too big) ... I don't know that I want to take that risk! I know that God will provide us the answer in HIS time, so it's time to enjoy another work week (yeah. right.) and spend as much time with Jared as I can! I will also be trying all of these things I have googled to help progress dilation!! This afternoon I have already tried accupressure on a certain spot on my heel and hand and am about to sit on an exercise ball!! I will also keep up the walking around the office and if it weren't so hot walk outside in the evenings!!
I know this week is going to DRAG just because I am so eager to see how big he is!! I joked with Jared that Riggs probably has a head like him and that's the reason I am not dilating any... it won't fit!! Either way... I just can't believe we are so close!!!

Another prayer request.... We are currently in the process of trying to decide where Riggs will go to daycare. We have found a very sweet lady that is currently keeping one other little boy (age 7 months), and are trying to decide if we think that's what will be best for Riggs. Our current other options are nil... he is on the waiting list at several daycares, but we won't really know much from them until closer for him to start. I have had home daycare on my heart from day one, but I am still seeking further affirmation. So prayers are welcome as we try to make this decision!

Sorry for the second boring post with NO PICTURES!! I hate these, but I will post a pic soon!!

Until Next Time...