Barret's Upcoming Arrival

Well, much to my surprise after last week's non-eventful doctor's appointment, little Barret may be here before we know it! Dr. Locke said today that I have started to dilate (which of course doesn't mean a whole lot) which will be good since he is planning to induce around 38 weeks - which, by the way, is next week! I will see him again next Monday afternoon and he told me to keep my schedule open because he may induce Tuesday or Wednesday. I remember feeling like this when Dr. Nelson told me she was going to induce on Monday with Morgan - so ready but nervous and anxious and is he ready and is it too soon for an easier labor that I had with Morgan? Depending on how my appointment goes next week, I may try and hold him off a few days just to be on the safe side. The amazing thing was that I had not gained ANY weight this past week and a half - I asked them if the scales were broken. Anyway, I have broken the news to the big sis who just squealed with delight and thinks that she just cannot wait for him to come home. She will all too soon realize that his room is right down from hers and that he doesn't like to sleep quite as well and as much as we all do.
So I guess it's time to pack bags and finish things up around here before our new little addition enters this world and his new home with his big sis and all of his new little companions on Gene's End. The swing I wanted to hang on the front porch for Mother's Day (which would have been GREAT timing) is not going to work out with the support issue - we do have a large family you know, especially since I outweigh Jeffrey right now - but look out buddy because not for much longer! So maybe the adirondack chairs will suffice and if little bit must rock we'll bring his swing outside. We don't have all of this baby gear for nothing!
I will keep you all posted of any changes in the schedule - keep us in mind as we begin to transition to a larger family and with much less sleep than before!
Have a wonderful week!