Already??

Well, from last night to tonight I honestly thought Max was going to make his arrival!  Seeing as I am just barely in my 36th week and headed into 37th, I am really trying to hold off til after 37 at least.. even by a day.  ;) 

Last night the contractions began... 3pm..I was having at first just 3-4 an hour but they were lasting quite a while so I figured no big deal!  Just ride them out and relax, then by 5pm I was starting to have more which increased to 6-7 an hour.  These lasted til about 8pm.  Then they just stopped so I figured that was weird but he must just be getting ready.  All while this was happening in my mind I kept battling with myself to call the doctor or not.  He said at the last appointment if I had more than 6 contractions in an hour then to call.  What do you know, I didn't call and the contractions started back up this morning around 6am.  However, these started with 6-7 an hour and lasted for three hours.  Pretty consistant and timed well in between. 

I placed a call into my doctor, he was in surgery all day, and talked with the nurse.  She advised if I felt I needed to be checked out then go ahead and go into labor and delievery.  Right off the bat, I told myself, I don't want to make an unnecessary trip to the hospital.  Next step... lay in the bath, help to relax.  Nope!  Didn't help contractions were still coming and still strong.  So, I laid down in my bed and tried to relax with of course Jack next to me as happy as a lark!  He has no idea what is coming!!:)  Then 9:30am they stop!!  What a joke!  Oh well, we will see how the rest of the week goes.  Good thing I have a doctors appointment on Friday.. should be interesting!  However, now watch I go and there won't be any progress down below. 

I don't really remember having contractions like this before with Jack but it has been over 2 years since I was in this same place. 

Point of the story:  Glad I saved myself a trip to Labor and Delievery! However, I think Max is getting anxious to get out!