WEEK 36

May 28th - Well we only have about 3 1/2 more weeks to go (24 days to be exact, but who is counting). At least that is what we thought before today’s doctor appointment. David and I were very excited about today’s visit because we were going to find out the position of the baby and if I had dilated. We took bets before we went, David said I would not be dilated and I said I would be at a 1. Little did we know what we were about to find out. My doctor was not in the office today so the nurse did the exam. Cool, no problem. She started her exam and immediately told us she felt the head. That was great since we have breech births in the family and I was hoping she would not follow that family tradition. Next, came the big shocker. She informed us that I am dilated to a 3 (possibly a 4 but I like 3 better) and I am 80% effaced. I started crying and David had the biggest smile on his face. What this all boils down to is that I most likely will not make my due date of June 21st.

Now I am constantly anxious that I am going to go into labor any minute. My Braxton-Hicks are coming more often and every ache and pain makes me stop and panic. I'm told I will know when I am in labor but I can't help worrying that I won't be able to tell. I just have to put all my faith in God's hands that he will take care of me, the baby and David.

Due to our recent news, David and I have been in constant "get ready" mode. Our bags are now packed (and in the car) and the car seat is in the car. I hope she doesn't like to be funny (like her Daddy) and decide to come late now that we have scrambled to get ready. If she does that will be fine. The only thing we need to concentrate on now is a name. As many of you have asked we do not have a name. I’m hoping to get that accomplished over the weekend; we really don’t want to take her home without a name. So please keep us in your prayers as we play the waiting came for our little girl to arrive.