Day 2 of boards

Ouch...

Day 1 of boards

Well I knew today's exam was suppose to be a little easier than the NBDE boards but I think I may have set a record. I read all my questions thoroughly, thought a little about the ones I didn't know and was still finished in 2 hours, we had 6 to take the exam. So we'll see.

Tomorrow will be the longest day, 400 questions, and more challenging than todays.

Last night I had more nightmares and anxiety about going into labor than about taking these exams. Just two more days and then I can have this baby. I'm still hoping that three days of test taking is enough to put me into labor.

The nightmares begin

Well, my last weekend of studying is coming to an end. I spent most of yesterday and today taking practice tests, which I progressively did worse and worse on. So we'll see. I'm starting to get very nervous about the actual test. Luckily I still have two days to do a quick review and cram everything I can into my very full brain. The first day of testing is Wednesday and will be the "easiest" of the three days. The second day is a full day of testing with the most difficult questions and the third day is only half a day and should be a little easier than the second.

Friday after my test I have another doctors appointment. Hopefully there will be some kind of changes. Who knows, maybe three days of exams is all I need to put me into labor.

Friday night Josh and I are planning on going to see the new Saw movie to celebrate me hopefully never having to study again. (we're looking for a babysitter if there are any volunteers). I can't wait.

Time to place your bets

Ok everyone, time to place your bet on the baby's birth date, and weight. If you'd like to be more specific you can pick a time of day also. I am thinking there will be a prize for the person who is closest.

Some things to consider:
Full term is 40 weeks which will be November 29th for me.
As of right now there are no plans to induce.
I am in a wedding on December 6 and will beg to be induced well before this date comes.
At 35.5 weeks the baby was estimated at 5lbs 11oz.
I went full term with Coen
This pregnancy is a lot different than it was with Coen.

Good luck!

People on the bus

I often encounter many interesting characters on the bus, usually in the afternoon. Some how I manage to sit right next to these people. And because I'm pregnant I think that means "open invitation to comment to on my growing belly."

Well yesterday's bus conversation was the worst one yet. I get on the C (I should have waited for the A which was only 30 seconds behind the C and flew by us about 2 stops later), but I got on the C and sat down in the front, near a woman who rudely was taking up 2 seats with her bag. As soon as I sat down she said, "What are you having?" I didn't quite hear her so I asked "what?" and she repeated her question. In a very excited manner I responded "a girl!" And she responded to me with, "I'm having an abortion tomorrow."

I didn't know what to do or say. I turned my head, first angry and disgusted then sad. I almost moved to the back of the bus because she then continued her conversation with me. I tried to make it obvious I wasn't interested in talking to her but she kept going. I wasn't about to tell her that I thought she was wrong, the bus was over crowded and is just not the place for that kind of conversation. So as I tried to ignore her I also said a prayer for her. It was all I could think to do.

Ultrasound

So I had another ultrasound yesterday. The baby was measuring just slightly smaller than average, approximate weight 5lbs 11oz. Since I am measuring a little small but the baby is measuring normal I feel that maybe my fluid level is low. The radiologist will read the scan and send the results to my doctor and either she will call in the next day or two or I will just wait until my next appointment on the 7th to find out.

The baby is definitely a girl and seems to by getting very crowded in my belly. There didn't seem like there was much more room in there. Hopefully it won't be too much longer. I'm really thinking the 8th would be a nice day, I for sure don't want to hold out until the 29th...

We'll see what the doctor says.

One month to go

I am so excited, only one month left before we bring home another baby! It seems like it has taken forever to get here, but I think this last month will go very quickly.

My clinic schedule is practically full, with only a few appointments left for patients who need to reappoint. If I go early then I will have a lot of cancellations to make. This weekend is Halloween, next Tuesday is election day followed by board exams on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday so the next two weeks will be busy not only with clinic but with extra hours of studying, trick or treating, and voting. I have made good progress on my studying so far and the material is a lot easier than for the first written part because it is much more clinically related and 75% of the material are things we use on a regular basis. There is still a lot I don't know though, things that are obsolete clinically but for some reason we are still tested on them.

I am really hoping I have this baby early, because I need a break. I keep saying I'd like to go as soon as boards are done (the 8th) but would be overjoyed if I could just have the baby the Monday of the week of Thanksgiving. Then I would have my full 6 weeks of "maternity leave".

I have a Drs appt. tomorrow so we'll see if there have been any changes. I am little concerned about the baby's growth because I haven't been putting on much weight lately and my fundus measuring has not increased as much as it should. But hopefully everything will check out normal tomorrow.

I will try to update more often as the due date gets closer and things start progressing.