I'm. So. Ready...

I just can't wait to meet this baby!
And all signs point to his or her arrival soon.
Let's take a look at the symptoms that What To Expect says you should look for when anticipating labor:

More frequent Braxton Hicks contractions: If you’ve been experiencing these practice contractions, they may be getting stronger now.

• Check- I've experienced these for the first time this last week.
  

Slowdown in fetal activity: As her living quarters become more cramped, you may notice a slowdown in fetal movement. Your baby’s coordination has improved and he’s less likely to make involuntary jabs (even if he had the room).

• Check- baby has been a bit less active, but when there is movement, it is STRONG!
  

Heartburn or indigestion: Your heartburn may be at its peak now. Don’t worry, relief is around the corner when you deliver.

• Check- This especially is a problem as I eat more and more spicy food in hopes of getting this labor thing going :)
  

Bloody show or loss of mucous plug: The discharge from your vagina might be tinged with blood (either pinkish or brownish) as the blood vessels in the cervix rupture. Don’t worry — it’s a sign that your cervix is dilating, or opening up, and that’s a good thing. Another event that may occur this week: The mucous plug may fall out (and into the toilet). Losing it isn’t a sign that childbirth is hours away, but it does mean it’s around the corner.

• Check, check- this was our excitement this week, kicking things off
  

Diarrhea or nausea: As your body gets ready for childbirth, the muscles may loosen in your rectum, resulting in loose bowel movements. You may also suffer some nausea. It’s important to keep drinking water to avoid dehydration.

• Check- all week long...
  

Pelvic pressure and discomfort: Your baby’s head is putting pressure on your pelvis, making you feel uncomfortable. Other symptoms of discomfort could include menstrual-like cramps and indigestion, which can also be signs of early contractions.

• Check- mos def!
  

Backaches: Your backaches could be worse now as you count down the final weeks.

• Ugh, check!
  

Rupture of membranes (possibly): Another sign that labor may be near — if your amniotic sac breaks and gushes out fluid. If yours does break, call your practitioner.

• This is the final frontier- the one thing on the list that has not happened yet. Other than this bullet, all the other symptoms do not indicate that labor is underway- all it means is that it is somewhere around the corner.
  

So we play the waiting game.
Cross your fingers for us and perhaps we will meet our little one sooner than later!