Doctor Update

So we had our 39th week doctor visit this morning. Most everything went well. As of now, I am 80% effaced and 1/2 cm dilated. As you hear on any investment commercial "past performance is not an indicator of future returns." Basically, where I am today means nothing about how what may happen tonight. Sweet.

Plus, I keep measuring small... heard this one before? So they sent me in for another test. This is the test that is actually described in the 39 week update I posted. At this point, they want to make sure that our little man has enough fluid and that he's getting enough nutrients from living in utero. The consequences of not passing this test would be to schedule an induction as he is fully baked and if things aren't great on the inside, he'd still be fine on the outside.

The net-net is that everything is still fine. He's doing well, there is more than enough fluid from being 6 days from our due date. We got to watch him on the ultrasound for a while. We got to see him practice breathing, watch him play with his toes, and rub his eyes. He was seriously active while we were there, and it is amazing to now know that all those movements and little human movements that we do every day - so much more real. We got a great couple of moments focusing on his face that Tim caught on the new video camera. Apparently Monday has large lips like his mom, and he may be born with the same "large and indescribable mouth" that I had until I was old enough to learn how to bring emotions to it (my father's description).

If we can figure out how to edit the videos, we'll be sure to post some soon!!!