More appointments, movies, and boredom

This morning I woke up at 7:30 thinking I would have time to eat in the hospital cafeteria before my appointment. (Don't laugh, it's actually really good! And I get all food groups for three bucks and I don't have to cook it myself!) So I woke up and called only to find out they stop serving at 8. I was hoping for 9! Oh well, so already awake and ready to go, I decided to stop at the Pancake House for breakfast. Rarely do I take myself out for a meal unless it is McDonald's drive thru. I am sick of sitting at home so it was kind of nice. I had banana pancakes, side of strawberries, one piece of bacon and one egg. Oh, and a big glass of orange juice! I thought it would be entertaining to get Beaner all wired before doing the ultrasound with the doctor. Hmmm.... I don't know if I wrote that story! So if I did, you get a refresher... Last time we went to the doctor, Beaner would kick the cord right before the doctor would get the measurement. Every time! So the doctor would just about push the button on the cord to check blood flow and Beaner's right foot would come and kick it away. Then he tried again and Beaner's left foot would kick it away. This went on about four times, feet alternating each time. Finally, the doctor stopped, looked at my belly and spoke right to Bean and said, "Now, you just calm down so I can do my job!" And immediately after he said that, it was as if Bean was looking right into the camera, he lifted his right hand and gave us a wave! Then the doctor tried for one more measurement and Bean kicked the cord away! So the doctor then said, "Please just one more time, let me get this measurement." Immediately after Bean lifted his little hand and put his thumb in his mouth and stayed still. True story!

So today the appointment went well. Everything looks good still. I had my non-stress test and afterwards spoke to a midwife. She told me different options for the induction day. She also told me to expect an uphill steep long battle and that most people who get petocin opt for the epidural. It seems they all think I'm crazy wanting to do this naturally. I probably am but I have not committed fully either way.

Today's agenda consists of more Christmas movies, apple juice, and some leftover banana pancakes! Oh, and just maybe, in two weeks I will be off bed rest and encouraged to walk this baby out of me! The big appointment is on Monday so that is the determining day for many things.