Pregnancy Update

I am now a mere 3 1/2 weeks from D-day.  I went to the doctor today and I am dialated to 2.5 centimeters and am 50% effaced.  I am getting uncomfortable and have heat flashes all to often.  I don't want the baby to come too early, but early would be nice.  We really aren't sure about a name -- we aren't sure at all actually.  We don't know if it is a girl or a boy, but we are open to suggestions (unless you run in the same circles as my brother Seth -- his names are downright scary).  But things are looking good.  I am ready to have my ribs not ache and my fingers not to be swollen and to wear some real shoes (I wear open-toed shoes mostly because my feet get too hot).  We will keep you posted as we know more.