We can make it

I went to the doctor today. I was able to move my appointment from Friday to this afternoon. Our prayers are being answered! 6 days since my last appointment I am still 80% effaced, I am now 2.5cm dilated, and the baby actually moved up just a little (sitting at 0 station). That is a mini miracle! Not being on my feet I think has really helped the baby's position. The doctor says the "magic day" for us is June 28 (which is Grandpa Landis' birthday too). If we make it to the 28th our baby won't need to spend time in the NICU, but any time before that he may need to be in the NICU for a few days (he would be considered pre-term).

I actually feel really good after this appointment. I feel like we can make it two more weeks. I'll go to the doctor again next Monday. Until then, we will continue to pray for the little guy to keep growing strong in my "tummy".


I have started to tell Kaitlyn that her baby brother won't be inside Mama's tummy much longer, and that pretty soon she will be able to hold him. I asked her "How will you hold your baby brother?" and she puts both her arms out in front of her body level to the floor. I think the more we talk about him being here, the more she will accept the change. I don't know how much she fully understands, but it doesn't hurt to explain :)