35 weeks and dialated 1 cenimeter!!!

I woke up this morning with a contraction. OUCH! I have been having Braxton Hicks on and off throughout the pregnancy but this one this morning was different, longer, and more painful. It lasted for 5 minutes and I haven't had another one since. My appt was at 1:30 and was yet another painful experience for me. Dr. H examined me and sure enough I was dialated to 1 cenimeter! YIPPEE! I had tons of questions for him, and he was so patient with me. I told him to bare with me since this was my first and I had not a clue what I was about to be going through, and what all of these aches and pains were. He so kindly reassured me that Im supposed to be in pain down low, and it's all normal. I can barely walk and waddled like a duck into his office, hehe! I do have to say that the exam was nothing but uncomfortable. I almost kicked him in the head because of the pain and wanted to jump out the window. Again, this is my first and I had never experienced an exam quit like that. After breaking out in a sweat and wanting to cry, he assured me it would be okay and reminded me of the end results, and again reminded me that I was 1 cenimeter and was making progress. We are thinking around the first of June, possibly earlier... he said to be prepared anytime, you just don't ever know. So the bags are getting packed before the weekend and Chad and I are finalizing some shopping for Avery. We still need to purchase the carseat/stroller set, bouncy seat, & the pack and play... and because of the amazing generosity and gift cards we have been sent, we are able to do just that! Oh and thank you to my friend Lindsay K, we received her pink boppy seat in the mail today, so much fun!!!!

Im good now... home, but in pain still. I have propped the good ole feet up and talked to everyone I know on the phone this afternoon so it's made my day go by fast. We have Bible Study tonight and Im excited to see all of our friends!