So Grateful

I have been worried for quite some time now about reaching the 38 week point. I was never asked if I wanted to be checked at 38 weeks when I was pregnant with Rooks- I was TOLD I was being checked. It was completely unnecessary, it was super painful, and I was prone to infection afterwards. I was miserable from that point on in my first pregancy and have been bound and determined to have a different experience this time. At my appointment last week I was TOLD I would be checked at the next appointment and immediately began dreading it- almost to the point where I wanted to just skip it. So on Monday evening I asked my sweet husband for a blessing- which I haven't taken near enough advantage of- and it was so calming. I was blessed with courage and confidence to portray exactly what I was feeling to my doctor. I was nervous to go to my appointment this morning- but not a worried wreck like I feel I might have been without the blessing. Chris met me there and was as cool as could be- he always is. :) I am so pleased to report that everything went fantastic. My doctor was completely open to all of my thoughts and feelings. I am not going to be checked until I am in active labor, I am not going to be induced before 42 weeks if I really do carry that long, and I am not going to be pressured into anything that we are not completely comfortable with. It is such a blessing to have the priesthood in my home and to be married to a worthy priesthood holder who honors it. I am so grateful for how things have been going and feel really ready for this baby to come- even if it is later than we hope! We've been going for good walks everyday and hopefully it makes a difference. We are crossing our fingers! ;)