Two weeks and Timp Caves

Well, Spencer just sent off the last district he will ever teach at the MTC and had a bit more time with me this week to play. We called it "vacation" as we discovered different parts of Provo and the valley that we never took time to see. We saw art exhibits, walked the Provo river trail, and hiked up to the Timpanogos Cave. We scheduled a tour of the caves for next Tuesday but Spencer felt very strongly that we needed to move it up to this week since I am due in two weeks! I was surprised to hear that response because I didn't feel like labor was coming just yet. I don't know if you can ever feel too ready for such an event in life. We rescheduled the tour for Thursday, June 25 to hike the caves. It is quite the steep mile and 1/2, but I felt great all the way up. People, mostly ladies, were cheering me on saying things like: "Good for you!" It felt good knowing I can still be up and moving this close to labor. We joked about the possibility of her being a cavebaby. The cave was really interesting and it felt good to be in a 46 degree climate.

I can definitely feel changes in my body. More than a week ago I was 1 cm dilated and 40% effaced. I am sure I have progressed since then as I have felt more Braxton-Hicks contractions and I waddle a bit more. I can't seem to get comfortable at night and its hard to do anything. I feel like a 70 year old who says they are still 25 at heart. It still shocks me everytime I can hardly bend to paint my toe nails or tie my shoes. I think Spencer is even more anxious than I am to have this baby out, which may be because I am scared of all that comes with it (labor, delivery, post-labor etc.) He gets to be my cheerleader. I have to say he has been my angel as he is sensitive to my every need and has learned to be even more patient. I couldn't ask for a sweeter husband. I can see what a wonderful father he will be. Well, the next time I report we will have a new addition to the family. We'll be sure to have pictures posted for all to see. Thanks, for visiting!