Oh Mini-Muffin...

So, I had another scheduled doctor's appointment early this morning for the aforementioned non-stress test and internal exam. It was kind of strange to be there, because last Thursday we had thought there would be absolutely NO chance we were going to make it to the following Friday (today). So, after the routine fluid and vital checks, I was strapped-up to the fetal heart monitor for about 20 minutes, with a button in my hand to press whenever our little one decided to move. Next, we met-up with the doctor to review the results and proceed with the rest of the exam. The doctor said everything looked great from the NST and that she also wanted to do a quick ultrasound to check on the amniotic fluid levels (which is also standard procedure after your due date), as you don't want the fluid to get too low. Once again, everything looked great, which was a huge sigh of relief for me! Finally, the doctor performed an internal exam to see if I had progressed at all since last week. I am still 50% effaced but am now about 3cm dilated, which shows that my body is still moving in the right direction to deliver this baby, but still means very little as to when he would actually arrive. Since I will be 41 weeks this Sunday, it was strongly recommended that we set an induction date for the upcoming week. So, unless Mini-Muffin decides to arrive earlier, I will be admitted to the hospital early Monday morning, September 14th. Ironically, that date is my parent's 35th wedding anniversary and my father-in-law's birthday, so he would win some major points on both sides of the family! Guess we'll just have to wait and see what God has in store! :-)

Mark and I would appreciate continued prayers for the health of our son and a safe and smooth delivery for me. It's kind of strange (in a cool sort of way) to know that we will have our son in our arms this time next week! I'm also hoping, if I do not go into labor until the induction this Monday, that Mini-Muffin will hold-out until after 1:00 p.m., because then my regular OB would be the one who might actually deliver me...and that would be so AWESOME!

Finally, we wanted to thank all of our friends and family for all of the love and support they have shown us during this pregnancy and especially over this past week. It is such a blessing to know that we are continually being lifted-up in prayer during this uncertain and exciting time in our lives. We love all of you VERY much!


P.S.-->Sorry there are no pics with this post, but I promise that there will be a TON very, VERY soon! ;-)