Pregnancy Update

I went to the doctor yesterday and he said, thankfully, that little Claire was in the right position - "definitely head down" were his words.  Our little John David stood up inside of me during his entire stay in the womb and decided to come feet first.  That's another story for another day.  So I was relieved to hear this.  Despite having a c-section with John David, the doctor gave his approval for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarian).  Hopefully things will be more "normal" in the delivery of little Claire.  

In addition to informing me of her position, my doctor said that I had already dilated 1.5 cm and that I was 50% efface. . . in other words, Claire may not wait until the 24th of September to enter the world.  We are excited, but still much to be done!  

Thankfully, John David is really enjoying his "I'm a Big Brother" book that he requests before going to bed.  We are glad that he has been so interested in it.  We are going to try to take him on a little "tour" of the hospital next week; he appreciates as much preparation as you can give him before a new experience.  Maybe this will be helpful for him come delivery day!  

Please be praying for each of us as we prepare for this new transition.  Thankfully, our Sovereign God is wise in His timing and will give grace abundantly to meet all of our needs.