37 Weeks and Showing It!

I am ONLY posting this picture because of the request of a couple of friends whom I never get to see.  It has been a LONG day, but I had no idea how much my appearance proved it until I looked at the pictures David just took!  It's late now - about 11 p.m. - but, before the day was over, I did want to mention that I hit the 37 week mark today and had a good doctor's appointment.  Not much has changed since last week - just about 1/2 cm more dilated.  The nursery is coming together (thanks to a kind friend donating her time and decorating skills) and I am feeling more prepared for Claire's arrival (thanks to the lavishings of our church family, as well as an efficient washing machine!)

John David had a good tour of the hospital this past Monday.  He only asked to go back to the car two or three times :)  He is going to be a great big brother, and hopefully our mini tour will help him feel more confident on the day of his sister's birth.