38 weeks

So today I'm 38 weeks and SO ready to be done! I'm REALLY uncomfortable all the time. If I stand for too long my ankles hurt and if I sit or lay down for too long my hips and back hurt. It will all be worth it, I know I know, but right now stinks! Good thing this Friday is my last day at work!
I had my 38 week doctor's appointment yesterday. He said that I haven't made any progress since last week (boo!) and is looking for a reason to induce me since he knows I'm uncomfortable, but won't do it unless my body is making at least some progress on it's own. He said that if he were to induce me with where I am now (only about 1 cm and 50% effaced) I could be in labor for days and still end up with a c-section because my body just really wasn't ready. So this week I will be trying all the methods to get things moving that are out there: walking, eating spicy food, drinking different kinds of tea, eating pineapple, etc.
My mom comes in on Sunday so we'll definitely kick it up a notch after she gets here. She'll be here for 3 weeks and I'd prefer the majority of the time is with baby and not with me still being pregnant.

Here are my 38 week belly pictures. It looks like he's dropped a BIT but the doctor said he hasn't dropped completely.

Here is what is going on with Landon and I this week:

Your baby has really plumped up. He weighs about 6.8 pounds and he's over 19 1/2 inches long (like a leek). He has a firm grasp, which you'll soon be able to test when you hold his hand for the first time! His organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb.

Wondering what color your baby's eyes will be? You may not be able to tell right away. If he's born with brown eyes, they'll likely stay brown. If he's born with steel gray or dark blue eyes, they may stay gray or blue or turn green, hazel, or brown by the time he's 9 months old. That's because a child's irises (the colored part of the eye) may gain more pigment in the months after he's born, but they usually won't get "lighter" or more blue. (Green, hazel, and brown eyes have more pigment than gray or blue eyes.)

For many women, the next couple of weeks are a waiting game. Use this time to prepare your baby's nursery or to take care of necessary tasks you may not get around to for a while after your baby's born. Take naps, catch up on your reading, and spend uninterrupted time with your partner while you can.

Some swelling in your feet and ankles is normal during these last weeks, but call your practitioner without delay if you notice excessive or sudden swelling of your feet or ankles, more than slight swelling of your hands, any swelling in your face or puffiness around your eyes, or have a sudden weight gain. Also let her know immediately if have severe or persistent headaches; visual changes (such as double or blurred vision, seeing spots or flashing lights, light sensitivity, or a temporary loss of vision), intense upper abdominal pain or tenderness, or nausea and vomiting. These are symptoms of a serious condition called preeclampsia.