Full Term!

I'm full term!!! Goodness...how am I full term already?! Here is my 37 week picture. I think the kids at school think I will never have this baby! They just can't seem to understand that having a baby takes a long time :) Anyways, I had my 37 week appointment yesterday. I'm dilated to 1 cm and am 60% effaced -- whatever all that means exactly! My doc thinks I should deliver close to my due date, which is great with us. The longer he stays in, the fewer weeks I'll have to return to school once the maternity leave is over. I have also gained a grand total of 22 lbs so far, which is really surprising to me -- I thought I would gain a lot more during this pregnancy (but definitely not complaining!). Nate and I went yesterday for a hospital tour, which was really good for us since we haven't taken any classes and really didn't know what to expect. The lady that helped us was fantastic in explaining everything -- we feel much more at ease now. Tristan is just moving around like crazy these days -- I think he is ready to come into the world! Just hang in there a little while longer, buddy!