38 weeks

I saw Dr. New today for my weekly appointment and he checked to see if I have dilated at all. He said my cervix was very soft (which is good) and that I am 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced. Really this doesn't mean anything or predict anything, just that Hayden is definitely getting ready. He is in the perfect position, head really far down and with it facing towards my back. I am having lots of Braxton Hicks contractions and lots of pressure, but nothing consistent. I continue to pray that he comes within the next week and a half before Dr. New goes on vacation! But most of all I pray for patience, and a safe and healthy delivery for both Hayden and I whenever that time may be!

What a wonderful and productive weekend. Friday the girls from work threw me a baby shower and showered Hayden and I with lots of fun stuff! All of the last little things that we had not gotten off of our registry as well as the cutest clothes ever!! I have truly been blessed to work in the facility that I have been working in the past two years with such wonderful women. I have not only learned sooo much professionally but have gained lots of friends that I know will last a lifetime. I am so sad we did not get a group picture from the shower, I totally meant to! Anyways, thanks to all of you girls for everything, the shower was so much fun and Hayden is definitely going to be stylin! I am so blessed to have each and every one of you in my life! I also look forward to joining the play dates!!
The rest of the weekend Justin and I spent cleaning the house, assembling all of the baby gear, washing all of his clothes, and putting the finishing touches on his room, all it needs now is the little guy! We are so excited and can't wait for his arrival. Please keep us in your prayers the next several weeks as we just patiently await God's plan for his arrival.
Here are some pics of the final outcome.

belly pics!

Here is the link to Glimpses of Grace photography, a lady by the name of Ginny Dodson took maternity pictures for us. She did a really great job. She has posted only a few on her blog right now. There will be more to come soon. Here is the website...
http://www.graceglimpses.blogspot.com/