A day late and a dollar short...

So, as you might have guessed, I didn't go into labor this weekend and Mom and Katie left Monday morning. It was really sad for me, not because I didn't have the baby, but because I wanted them to be here when I did. Unless I hold on a while longer (like until the weekend), they won't be able to come back. We'll see what the Lord has in store. In the meantime, though, we're doing well. We have amazing support here in Columbus as well, so we feel good whatever may happen. I'm resting in the peace God has given me thru all of this and know that things will turn out just as He desires. I had a doctor's appointment today and am still dialating (now to 4 cm) and effacing (90%), so the contractions I am having are productive, which is good. Baby is continuing to grow and mature in lung and brain development. We are excited to meet him/her very soon. Here are some pictures taken of me yesterday, my due date. Baby keeps getting lower and lower and I'm having more and more difficulty finding clothes that fit me.

Here's Kaiyah cuddling with Daddy the yesterday. She's been really grumpy, I think due to a runny nose and sore throat that may or may not be induced by teething her 2 year molars. She and Chris were watching a "baby video" while cuddled in a blanket (one of her favorite things to do) to help her relax. She's doing well otherwise. We really enjoy her (most of the time). :)

And here's what's happening with new baby:
Week Forty
*Much of the vernix has vanished but you will notice traces on her body.
15% of your child's body is fat. Since he hasn't learned to shiver yet, these fat stores will help regulate his temperature.
Approximately 60 - 75 percent is water!
*Your baby's chest sticks out, almost as if he's ready to strut proudly over his accomplishment!
His lungs will continue developing until birth. They are manufacturing large quantities of surfactant which works to keep the air sacs open.
*She continues to grow; her hair and nails longer as well. You may need to trim those fingernails soon after birth or protect her face from scratches with mittens.
*Small breast buds are present on both sexes.
*The baby now weighs 7.6 pounds (3462gm) and is 20.2 inches (51.2cm) long.