Last week before baby (week 38 pregnancy)

This was the last week we had as the 3 of us...crazy to think that! It was an up and down week - Nick's dad found out that there are some spots on his bones and the doctors are unsure if it is cancer or an infection. We should know more on that in a week or so...but we did find out that the tumor did not grow, nor did the lymph nodes. So that is for sure a positive! The same day we found all of this out, Nick's grandpa (Mike's dad) passed away from pneumonia/lung cancer. It came more suddenly than we all thought, but we are all so happy he didn't suffer and had a peaceful passing.

We did get to have a couple date nights/days though, which was needed and so fun. We were able to check out Cinetopia one night and have happy hour at Oswego Grill the next night. It was awesome to have some "no kid" time and to reflect on our almost two years of marriage :) It has certainly been a busy time and we are so lucky and fortunate to have all that we do. We are a blessed family and know it!

We did have a dr appt on Tuesday and learned that I was pretty much the same - about 2 cm dilated. We determined that the induction was still a good idea and kept the appointment for the 11th. I am now VERY uncomfortable and ready to get this baby out. I am sure my family would love it too - I have been a "bit" irritable the last few weeks :) Thank goodness tomorrow is the day and we will have Nolan here with us shortly!

We will probably be MIA for a bit, but I will be sure to post pics and stats within the next week or so. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers for our family - we appreciate it more than you know!

Love,

The Bales