Under normal circumstances I would be ecstatic with the news that my Dr. gave me, but I can't say that I am.
On Tuesday, the Dr. checked and I was 3 cm dilated and 70% effaced. I said "So Doc, a baby this week?" and he said "umm nooo, not this week, not next week, probably the following- most likely the first week in August". I didn't realize that August was this ready to come out. So why am I not so ecstatic? First of all- Josh is gone until late Saturday night. I don't want August to come without his dad here! Second of all- I've gotten attached to the phrase "August in August"... he can't come in July! Third of all- my mom and dad aren't here yet. They won't be able to come out until the end of July. Are you smelling what I'm stepping in? The first week in August is approximately 3 weeks early. Doc said I was measuring big (I could have told him that) so he's not concerned with August coming out so early.
Now onto things that aren't stressful: I had an awesome baby shower on Sunday. Got lots of cute outfits and instead of everyone getting me a card- they brought August a book! He now has a shelf full of books in his room. Then on Monday, friends from work threw me a baby shower. So much fun. It was great getting to know some of my coworkers better.

Here's a picture from my shower on Sunday with Josh's family. 35 weeks.

Look at these cute baby cupcakes that were made for my shower:

Blessings,
Kelly