4 more weeks.... we think!

Jess & Jeremy on Easter Sunday

We are getting very close to our due date - May 13th! We went to the doctor on Friday and she confirmed that Nathan is head down and that we have begun to progress! We are 1cm dialated (you have to get to 10 before the baby can be born) and my cervix is 50% effaced (meaning that the cervix has started to soften and thin out; a step that's necessary for delivery). This doesn't necessarily mean we will go early or anytime soon, but it does mean that my body is gearing up for labor and for the delivery of our sweet little boy.

While we were at the doctor's office, we got to have a mini-ultrasound... it was so strange seeing him as a little human. Right now, his head is down, his back and butt are on my left side and his hands and feet are on the right side; basically he's all curled up into a ball. He's been moving regularly, loves to press his whole body out against my belly (which is not very comfortable), and dig his feet into my rib cage. Overall, we are doing very well and are very ready for him to come out and meet the world!

Here are some pictures from Easter Sunday. The weather was beautiful and the trees are in full bloom, so we decided to have some fun! Enjoy!

Jess by the Rhododendran

Jess in the Backyard