My Doc Rocks

So, I went in for my weekly appointment (wk 38) and the doc tells me that after my last visit, he went ahead and scheduled me for an inducement on Sunday the 18th which would have me delivering on the 19th (most likely). As Erick and I just sort of stared at each other (I'm assuming in a deer in the headlights kind of way) he quickly added, "But we can wait, if you prefer to just let her come when she wants." To which I quickly responded, "Are you kidding? I would SO prefer this way because at least now I can plan.". Does he know me or what? My doc gave the excuse that he doesn't like women to go past their due date because "it's not good for anybody." But why he scheduled me for week 39, I'm not sure.....but I think he kind of likes to plan too....not because he's all crazy like me - but this is Alabama...and he seems like a real laid back kind of guy and probably likes to schedule deliveries around his fishing schedule or something. Whatever the reason - he rocks my face - now I don't have to worry about going into labor in the middle of Target or something (unless of course, I go into labor in the next few days). He also informed me that I can get an epidural as soon as I want...because some nasty books will tell you that they run out and so you should get it only when you're at 4cm....my doc says that's a load of crap - and added, "why wouldn't someone get an epidural? That's like going to the dentist for a root canal and saying, 'No, I'm good' to the novacaine." Did I mention he's awesome? So today I'm going to go out and buy a few last minute baby items, a giant book of crossword puzzles, and I'm going to put a few digital movie copies on my Ipod. I thank you all for your funny stories and encouragement...hopefully they will buoy me up in that last great hurdle of pregnancy: childbirth.

So the end is near...and I'm hoping that means just the end of my pregnancy ( I haven't forgotten GC....that guy is like my least favorite General Authority now). ; P