37 week check up

So it turns out that at my visit I was not even 1 cm dilated! (mayyybe just a 1/2 cm or so.) However, I AM 60% effaced (first time moms typically have effacement {cervical ripening or thinning} prior to dilatation). However, this was no surprise, given the previous issue of the cervical shortening. So what does this mean? It could be another week to two weeks before I am in active labor. The pains I was experiencing 2 nights ago were "false" labor pains. I will continue to watch for contractions; when those are occuring at regular intervals and consistently strong in intensity, I will be ready to head to the hospital. I was hoping that baby Luis would be here now soon, but truly, this is a blessing!

We have chosen a pediatrician for baby Luis and all is ready; I have been 'nesting' around the house like crazy. There's not much left to do now, but wait!