the waiting game

I can only imagine what it feels like to go past your due date. (the following could possibly be TMI to some) 
So with Truman I came on the day of 37 weeks. Which was yesterday with this baby. I was having contractions all day but random and not consistent, so false labor braxton hicks type thing. I was dilated to a 3 at my appointment last week at 36 weeks apt, and my doctor told me if at my appointment which was today, if I was a 5 she would send me to labor and delivery.
-- because I go fast when in labor, so sending me home would be risky if I went into labor at home, i could possibly not make it to the hospital and with snow involved itd be even more of a possibility. YIKES!
Well I am now dilated to a 4. WA HOO.. Am i doing things to make it so labor will come yes. Walking up and down stairs, shoveling snow even ha, i never shovel snow. goodness today was the first time I've shoveled our pathway this season and seriously I cant wait until we live somewhere where we dont have to do that anymore. We will drive an hour to the snow thank you, and come home to our palm trees and 40 plus degree weather in the winter.
We will see if baby comes this weekend. Tyler and I initially guessed baby would makes its arrival on December 30th. (tax break)? haha but he will come when he wants to right?
I sort of wish there was a definite signal of yes go to the hospital. Such as your belly button pops out and then you know babies arrival is coming shortly within a couple hours. Not the mind games of random contractions one day and none the next? haha. I didnt have that issue with Truman though I just had full fledged contractions and delivered him within about 5 hours. This baby is playing games. Maybe I had it with Truman but I dont remember. O well. Till Baby comes this is the update for now!