The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

So...I went in for my 39 weeks appointment today, and here are the results.

The Good: 2cm dilated, 60% effaced, scheduled for induction on Friday, July 3rd.
The Bad: Stomach measuring in at 41 & 1/2 weeks
The Ugly: 38lbs gained.....what Abel may be 16lbs at birth??

Praying for a healthy birth, healthy baby, and a healthy Luke (he decided to greet his brother with a 101.9 degree fever today).

38 Weeks and Counting.....

Today, I went in for my 38 week appointment. Last week at the 37 week appointment, I was measuring in at 1 & 1/2 centimeters dilated and 60% effaced. So, today I imagined how she would say that I was measuring 3 centimeters, and that we would need to induce this Friday. I had so much hope in this conversation that it was to my pure disappointment when she advised me that NOTHING HAD CHANGED. Well...that is not completely true, I had gained weight. =)
So....to make the story better, I called my mom to tell her that Abel doesn't seem to be going anywhere, and I am now regretting the prayers that I had made for him to come on his due date. She comforted me by letting me know that she still prays that for him daily. Are you kidding me? Two more weeks. I know two weeks isn't long in real time, but in pregnant time that is equivalent to four months. I'll keep you posted after next weeks appointment.

Update on Abel

Last Friday, we went in for our follow up appointment for Abel. The doctor told us that the dilated kidney had not changed at all. Although, we were praying for a miracle, this news was not completely bad. Without an increase in dilation, the likelihood that something is blocking that kidney from circulating the urine, is less likely. So....we really don't have any clear answers at this point.
On a side note, the Lord used a letter to really speak to me about where I am suppose to stand for Abel. I was given a letter by a woman who felt that the Lord wanted me to have it. The letter was about a story of a woman who had a child that had many complications, but through prayer and fasting, the Lord healed the baby. Now, I am not sure how it all works out, but I really do believe the Lord desires for me to pray and believe. So...that is what I am doing. We will know more after birth, but as for me, I will be praying and believing for a healthy baby boy.

Picture-32 weeks

This is a picture from my baby shower. I am 32 weeks, and Jocelyn is 28 weeks. I am 35 and 1/2 weeks now, and still growing!! =)