Well, I had my doctor appointment this morning.  Unfortunately, I was still dilated to a "3" but my cervix was extremely thin so the contractions have been making a difference.  He said the head was "right there" and he stretched me to a "4".  The baby's heartbeat was strong, but I'm measuring "40 weeks" and so he's concerned about me going too long.  Because the baby is healthy and ready, and the amount of contractions I've been having, he would like to break my water and "just do it".  He understands my concerns about not being patient, and he said he would pray about it, but he's concerned just the same if we wait too long as well.

So, as of right now what we're praying for is for the contractions to start on their own.  He said that when I have a contraction, to come in and we'd break my water.  I have a few concerns with that because I don't want to use any pitossin or anything to keep contractions going (although any time my water's been broken, the contractions get strong).  I have another appointment for Monday, but he said he'd rather not wait until then as long as I've been having contractions the way I have been anyway and I'm already at a "4".  He knows my concerns and reasons for being patient, but he also has his reasons for not waiting and so Mike and I are praying and seeing what will happen.  Mike seems to be sure that we won't have to make any decisions because I'll start having contractions anyway.

Your prayers are appreciated and I will keep you posted!

UPDATE AS OF 3:48pm:  I've been gone since I posted last... contractions have gotten stronger... I'm on my way in... Mike will update you with the news!