I'm this many! 40wks 4days

We had another prenatal appointment today, and everything is still going well. My blood pressure was a touch on the high side, but nothing to worry about. (And it was back to normal when I got home) On the other hand, I asked the midwife to check my cervix, and guess what!! I'm 2 centimeters! (2/75/-1 to be exact) This is very exciting for me because I haven't really had much in the way of contractions, except for Monday, and prior to that, my cervix was long, thick, and closed. So, while the rest of the world is probably out there wondering when the heck this baby is going to be born, I am utterly excited that my body has managed to dilate an entire two centimeters!

Emotionally, I was already feeling more positive today, and had a good long quiet time this morning that was very recharging and refreshing. I've been taking it easy the last couple of days, playing with the furniture arrangements in our bedroom and napping in the afternoons. I went grocery shopping today and while I was there I got a cake mix, some pink icing and a number "0" birthday candle. The books say you need a labor project, you know =) Dan's been working, but the projects he's working on are local, and he's been able to do a lot of work from home. This means our backyard is filled with sawdust, and I actually get to see my husband anytime I want to brave the heat and go out there. I've got to admit, I mostly just look out the window. Have you been out there? It's freaking hot!

Dan's getting more and more excited about our impending arrival and says that she is just perfect, and she's taking advantage of being a baby for as long as possible. I think Dan and the baby are both cute! He also says she's just like her mama, who, when the alarm sounds in the morning, rolls over and whines, "Just one more minute..."