37 Weeks

Well, I went to my doctor appointment today and she checked to see if I was dilated at all. At first she asked me if I thought I was, and I said "I'll say no, so I can be surprised if I am!" So, she checked and she goes, "Wow, his head is right there, so is your bag of water." "You're dilated to a 3 and 70% effaced." I almost passed out when she told me! I couldn't believe it. She was kinda surprised too. I could feel myself getting hotter and hotter, so she sat me up and said that she thinks if I went from a 0-3 in a week, it could be anytime now. Plus his head is right there. I haven't really had any strong contractions at all. She said that's normal, because it could still be at least a week, but she said to prepare for anytime now!! I was still shocked because in my mind I was thinking, "Oh, I still have 3 more weeks." Don't think so! I guess Braden is ready to make his entrance a little sooner than expected. We'll keep everyone posted!

36 Week Mark...almost 37 weeks

Well, we've made it into the 9th month. I feel like it's going by fast, yet at the same time, I feel like these next 3 weeks are going to drag on by. Maybe it's because I'm so uncomfortable now and sleep is a thing of the past. I've spent a few nights on our reclining couch because it just feels so much better. Chip has been so sweet and has joined me a couple of times. He can sleep anywhere! I had another baby shower on July 13th at my best friend, Erin's house. She and her mom did a wonderful job and everything was just great. We got a lot of nice things for baby Braden. I also had a shower at work and received some more things off our registry and some more cute clothes as well. I think we're pretty much good to go. Chip and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary last week! We got married 4 years ago on the hottest day of the year...I'm so glad it's not like that right now or I wouldn't be a happy camper! Neither would my cankles!! We feel that God has truly blessed us in these 4 years and continues to bless us as we prepare to meet our son! We are both getting very excited! Only 22 more days to go...or sooner (I hope)!!!