38 and 1/2 weeks

I've been having mild contractions for the last week or so. They are not painful and they are not consistent. I can definitely walk and talk through them. But in the last couple days there have been a few contractions that have forced me to pause and concentrate through. I've even started asking Geary to apply some counterpressure. I know these are more than Braxton Hicks because I can feel them in my back as well as...um..."down there." Also, this might be TMI for some of you, but just a few minutes ago when I was in the bathroom, there was a little bit of mucus when I wiped. So something is definitely going on!

If I don't go into labor before then, my next OB appointment is on Tuesday. I'm going to make sure she checks to see if I'm dialated or effaced at all. Please pray for us! We're feeling all sorts of emotions--excitement, nervousness, stress, etc.

Noah and Geary have been champs at helping me feel more comfortable. Geary has been very generous with back rubs and Noah has appointed himself "Official Water Bottle Filler."

More updates soon!