4 Weeks Out

I had my doctor's appointment today to check my progress. My belly has definitely started to drop, but has more dropping to do. Maddie is "head down," my cervix is 50% effaced and I'm dilated 1cm. All of this means I'm progressing as expected. I will see my doctor every week until Maddie's arrival, so my next appointment is next Friday. My doctor says it's still a little too early to predict the timing of her arrival. So far all the indicators say is that I'm progressing as planned.
This pregnancy has been nothing but wonderful. I still have yet to have a day of sickness, which is a huge blessing! I admit that minimal tasks are infinitely more difficult and I'm always swollen, but that just means I get to take it easy for a little while. I'm really trying to enjoy this last month before my whole world changes. In the next week or two Dustin and I (okay really just me) are planning a date night. It's been a long time since we've gone out and had dinner and even longer since we saw a movie together. He only has 2 more shifts at the hospital, and I don't know who's more happy about that... me or him. I'm trying to enjoy all the quality time I can with him in the next few weeks before all of our attention is shifted to our daughter.
We are so very excited for this life change. I still get nervous from time to time and I say I'm not ready, but I don't think I'll ever be 100% ready. But with Dustin by my side I know we'll be okay.
Maddie - we already love you soooo much and can't wait to hold you!