36 Week Appointment

Labor, labor, labor was the theme at our doctor's office on Friday. Apparently it's the "norm" for multiple patients to deliver on the eve of a work holiday. Of 5 doctors in our practice, only 1 was available to see patients as the others were busy in labor and delivery. When we arrived, we were first told that our wait would be an hour and half. Luckily we had dinner plans and they squeezed us in early to get us out in time. Given the time crunch the doctor was under (he also was going to be leaving soon to do his 3rd c-section of the day .... and still had 1/2 dozen patients to see), he only did a quick check - blood pressure, heart rate and belly measurement. All checked perfectly... I avoided my first internal exam. So no updates this week on early labor signs. He did confirm that small bursts of stomach pain I've been experiencing in isolated areas are considered Braxton Hicks, so my body is starting to prepare. Stay tuned! Oh, and Happy 4th!!