37 weeks

3 weeks to go! I went to see the doctor yesterday and will now have to see them every week. Yesterday the doctor checked me for dilation, but I haven't dilated at all at this point. Danica is still high and hasn't dropped yet (although they say she is in position). However, Dr. Taft says things could change quickly and not to take any of this to mean I'm going to have a late baby. They do say first babies usually come late, so we'll see. I'm washing baby clothes and packing so that everything is ready when it's time to go to the hospital.

In the meantime, I've been craving apple juice. It all started when Joe got sick a couple of weeks ago. I bought him apple juice at the store on a Friday and by Sunday, it was gone. I believe he said he had only a cup of it. I've been drinking apple juice daily ever since. There have even been several nights I wake up at 5:30 a.m. and can't go back to sleep until I've had some.

I am getting really tired since it's getting harder to move around. I have a knot in my back that doesn't seem to want to go away. It causes me to limp when I walk (another scatic nerve episode). Dr. Taft offered to give me something if the pain becomes unbearable, but I'm hoping it will work itself out so I won't have to take anything. I've gone this long without any type of meds and this pain compared to the pain of labor is trivial, so I'll deal with it for 3 more weeks. I did tell him that I would take a prescription for a Merle Norman massage, though. I really could use one.

My next doctors appointment is Tuesday. Maybe there will be some news. I'll keep everyone informed!