It has been a long time since I posted an update on the pregnancy and baby Vim, but here we are, just 7 weeks away (we hope). I say we hope because Little Man was 6 weeks early, and statistics show that the second one will also be early (if not earlier). So this week and the next 2 weeks are somewhat critical weeks to us. We would be thrilled if we make it to 36 weeks or beyond. Which would mean it is very feasible we could be just 3 weeks away! Kind of crazy if you ask me. We are of course excited and ready to meet him, but we would prefer a full term fat and sassy baby with a normal, no complications delivery. I also have a few more projects I would like to get done before Vimmer makes his appearance. SO hold off buddy! Stay in there, it's for sure warmer in there then it is out here!
So far the pregnancy has been fairly uneventful. One minor scare a few weeks ago, which we were scared into thinking (by a nurse) that it was possible I was in labor. But all is good...I guess the nurse wanted to keep us on our toes. Talk about good, God has been sooo very good to us this far and I know he will continue to be faithful. We appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers thus far and would really appreciate them these next few weeks as we enter into the home stretch. We are now into weekly appointments. I had a doctor's appointment today and I am already 50% thinned and 1cm dilated. She said that if I had dilated anymore that she would have put me on bed rest. I am now on orders to sit with my feet up, and to take it very easy. We have an ultra sound later this week to see how Vimmer is growing. Look for an update later on! And yes my belly is getting big! (As little man would say)
Little Man attended a 'Siblings Class' at the Hospital where they learned how to change diapers, burp the baby, hold, swaddle, and other helpful tips (like wash hands alot, and don't pick up the baby unless Mommy and Daddy say it is ok). He was very uncertain about this class since he ended up being the ONLY boy in the class and they were all sitting around playing with BABY DOLLS (gasp!)! Fortunately Vim was there to show him that you can still be manly and hold a baby doll. 
Finally, we went to the doctor on Monday for our 35wks check up and found out we are 3cms dilated, 60-70% effaced and the baby has dropped (-1 station for those of you who are up on your lingo). She said she was confident the baby was big and over 6lbs due to the ultra sound a week ago and my belly size. And she was ok with us having this baby anytime now. Realizing that she could not tell us exactly when we would go into labor, I did ask her if she could give us her best guess on how much longer we would make it- 2wks? 3wks? And her response was 'of course I can't be certain, but if I had a crystal ball it would show that you won't make it to your next appt, Monday.' Wow, talk about reality setting in. Part of me feels like a kid the night before Christmas and part of me worries about if I have remembered everything, how will the delivery go and will baby Vim be ok...I know God has everything in control, and knows the exact date and time baby Vim will be here. So we wait- with great anticipation and excitement! It would be nice though to make it at least till late Saturday night...our good friends are throwing us a baby shower and I would hate to make Vim go alone or for us to have to cancel it!
