34 weeks

Well, we've reached our big goal. Yesterday marked 34 weeks in this pregnancy, and I have yet to go into labor. Yay for us! Although the baby's lungs are not quite mature yet, my doctor said that this was the point where we could all breathe a sigh of relief that she would be fine. To celebrate, I have been having contractions and cramps all day long. Er, I mean, to celebrate we had some yummy chocolate cake, but I really have been having a lot of contractions today. I don't think they are progressing me into labor though--more of an annoyance than anything, I think. I am still on bed rest and hoping to make it another two or three weeks before delivering. Even two more weeks would be longer than I carried Ashlinn for, since she was born at 35 weeks and 5 days. Anyway, that's the update there... On to other exciting news now...

Today, Ashlinn said "I love you" back to me when I told her that I loved her. Oh my gosh, it was the greatest moment ever. I've been trying to get her to say it back to me for months! She also showed off her intelligence when my mom said, "Okay, Ashlinn" and she answered back, "Okay, Gramma." She didn't just repeat what my mom said but actually replaced "Ashlinn" with "Gramma." Smart girl. She's also added "hippo" and "necklace" to her repertoire of words she knows and uses. I'm pretty sure her vocabulary is at about 130 words now--probably more. She amazes me every day! Yes, I know, I'm a proud mommy. :)