Sooner Rather Than Later!

While I realize that many first time mothers carry their baby for a full 40 weeks and sometimes beyond, the Dr. says I may not be one of them. My due date is only about 3 1/2 weeks away, but the Dr. told me on Monday that she would be surprised if I lasted another 2 weeks...... Here's the update:

I went to the OB on Monday and had my first full exam (checking for dilation, effacement, etc). The Dr. had me lay down on the table and by looking at me, she said I was still carrying the baby high so she didn't think he had "dropped" yet. Then she started her exam and within the first few seconds she said "just kidding, his head is right here!" She finished her exam and said I was 50% effaced. I asked her what kind of time frame we were looking at and she said maybe 2 weeks if I keep up my activity level.

I told her my parents and brother were in Colorado until Sunday and that this baby (if I have anything to say about it) better wait until they get home! She told me to decrease my activity and then pick it back up when they get back (up until last week I was walking 1.5-2 mi. each day).

We have our Child Care class this Saturday all day and then my next Dr's appt (w/ ultrasound is on Monday, July 14 so we'll know a little more then). Also, we have been really busy putting together Jack's room and getting the house ready for his arrival. More pictures later today or tomorrow, but I'll attach 1 of the letters on the wall in his room as a teaser!