Another Week Down...

I'll be 38 weeks pregnant tomorrow. I had a doctor's appointment yesterday afternoon and found out that I am now 3cm dilated, 70% effaced and baby Ben's little head is at a -2 station. I was 3cm, 100% effaced exactly one week before I had Matthew, so maybe soon? It scares me to think that I might go into labor before this weekend, when my inlaws are coming to town. The plan was to have them here so that they could watch Matthew when I went into labor and then help my husband out while I am in the hospital. But they can't come until probably Saturday or Sunday, so if Benjamin decides to make his entrance before then, I'll have to call my mom and hope that she can get here before he does! It's a 2-2.5 hour drive (my labor w/Matthew lasted only 6 hours, remember). I know that things will turn out OK no matter what happens. Benjamin will be born whether or not Matthew is with his grandparents at home or with my husband and me at the hospital. But I really think the former situation would be better!

Anyway, just an update. I can't believe I'm so close to meeting my 2nd son :o)

Almost Full Term!

I'm 36 weeks and 5 days pregnant today, which means that in 2 days Benjamin will be considered "full-term." Which just means that he is basically ready to be born (although he still would probably be better off "cooking" for at least another week or two). I'm prepared to go up to my May 14th due date, if not beyond, but I'm really keeping my fingers crossed that he decides to be a bit early, like his brother! Anyway, as you can see, I'm just about stretched to the limit:

Which will not stop me from doing fun stuff, like going to the zoo! Although it does make me walk a bit more slowly :o)