Week 37 update

Yesterday was my 37 week checkup at the doctor. I was excited going in, I've been having irregular contractions all week so I was positive that I had dilated more. So you can guess my shock when I'm still 2 cm dilated. So no change from last week to this week.

I was surprised, however, when I asked about an epidural (not something I want but I like to keep my options open) and he seemed for not getting one (and going into labor naturally). So that'll be nice not to be pushed into things I don't want. That was my first mistake when I had Little E. I wasn't vocal enough about what I wanted. But I also wasn't wanting to have him a month early.

Monday at my VA appointment went well. I got a call later that day from the nurse that is over all the women vets program. She was having the doctor place an order for a breast pump and nursing bras in for me. From there the company is supposed to get in contact with me so I can get one ordered and shipped. I haven't heard from them yet and I'm starting to wonder if the order was put through or something happened at the company. I guess if I hear nothing by Monday I'll make a call to the VA to see what happened. It'd just be nice to have a breast pump that's my own and not have to buy one again, especially because the one I returned to Target was a really good price that I'll never get to see again. Unless I order from Babies R Us with my completion code right now, but I can't sit on it too long.

I'd get a rental from WIC, but I'm not sure if they'd give me a manual pump (which I bought one since it was cheap anyway) or an electric pump. And I don't know if they'd give it to me right away so I can pump 2 weeks worth of milk before June.

We did receive some good news. Big E got a letter stating that he was selected for the second interview for the job he's going for. Of course it's April 8th and I was joking around that I'll go into labor that day because he'll be 3 hours away and probably won't be home till 7pm or later. But I'd rather he be down there interviewing to get a job so that we have a possibility of being on our own again. Here's to hoping that after the interview he's selected for the job. It'll take us wherever in the state, but we're fine with having to move.

Jalee

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