Week 36 Update

We had another doctor's appointment yesterday so wanted to share all the details.  At 9:30 am, we had to check in for our growth ultrasound.  This was the one we moved from Orlando back to Cape Canaveral so we wouldn't have to drive as far just to see if he's a chunkster.  Of course, he was napping, but we did manage to get a few cute shots of his face. 

He has the cutest lips and the chubbiest cheeks!!  I can't wait to pinch and smooch them!

The ultrasound tech said he is still measuring large (at about 7 lbs), but that he's not abnormal in any way.  Basically, his head-to-abdomen ratio is fine, so there is no worry of shoulder dystocia (a sure fire way to a c-section).  Also, she said he is already practicing breathing (we could see his lungs moving up and down), so that may be a sign that he will decide to come early.  The actual doctor talked to us later and told us that although he is still measuring at the 90th percentile, he is not humungous.  So, since my weight, blood sugar, etc... are fine, we really don't have any worries.  He's head down and so everything is good.  And he clearly has his butt/feet up in my right ribcage, so no wonder I'm having so much pain on that side!

We had our actual OB appt that same day, so I was anxious to talk to her.  The last few weeks have been rather tough with the pain, difficulty walking/sleeping, etc... so I had some concerns.  I also wanted to see how much I weighed!  Boy, I was not prepared.  It looks as though I have gained about 29 lbs so far...which isn't bad, but it isn't what I'd hoped.  I was hoping to only 30 throughout the whole pregnancy, so if I gain any more I will be over that.  I know it's all for the baby, but I also know I have been eating way too much junk lately (I'm just always hungry).  I just can't wait to get it all off.

During the appointment, I asked if she could do an exam to see if anything was happening (since I've been having pain), but it ended up being sort of pointless.  She said that not only is my cervix still way in the back, but that it is a perfect 36 week cervix (so no dilation, none of that).  I figured, since he hasn't really dropped, I haven't lost the plug, etc...  And admittedly, it was more painful that I expected.  I have yearly female exams and thought it would be more like that, but it was a little rough.  So, not sure we will ask to do that every week, but I may...just because I'm curious. 



36 Week Belly

So our next appointment isn't until the 9th, which is the 38th week, so I hopefully we will have progressed by then.  I really want this baby out before Christmas, so we may decide to induce the week prior to his due date (to make things better for everyone), but I am hoping it all happens on its own.  I would love to experience the whole labor thing and not just show up and so ok, I'm ready.  But timing is everything. 

Hectic Week

This week has been pretty hectic!  On Saturday we went to a birthday party for Cooper, who is the 1-year-old son of our friends Slice and Casey.  It was so cute, and we got to see him and little Bradley, who is only 6 months old.  It really got us excited for little man to make his debut.  I think I even leaned down in the car and said, "Ok, whenever you're ready" to the belly.  Hehe...

Then on Sunday we got up early and drove all the way to Jacksonville to watch the Eagles game.  We went with this large group of people, and even Mindy met us up there.  It was insanely hot, and we were all disgustingly gross before the game even started (we tailgated for about 3 hours).  We had awesome seats and everyone enjoyed my homemade tank top!

#1 Draft Pick - 2030

Then we had our follow up appointment on Monday.  This is because they saw a bright spot on baby's heart when they looked closer at the ultrasound we had at 20 weeks.  The appointment was a surprise, and we were even more surprised to learn we would be getting another ultrasound!  So we thought we were going just for a meeting and instead got to see his little face again!  He certainly is cute and even smiled for us at one point.  I think he looks like Joe (or Damian), but I think he might have my chin.  hehe...  We also stopped by Sweet! By Good Golly Miss Holly (Molly?) in Orlando and got some minis.  I bought a dozen in different flavors and have been eating one a day (I froze half to save for next week).

This week I have been trying to get some stuff done around the house.  Tomorrow I am going to Tampa to clean my mom's apartment for her as a surprise for when she gets out of rehab.  I have drill this weekend, so have some Army work to do on Friday to prepare.

Ultrasound!

We finally got our ultrasound and were able to hear the heartbeat!  Thank god.  There was only one baby too, which was nice to know.  Since Joe has twins in his family, I was a little nervous for a while.  The heartbeat was 160 beats per minute and the little muffin is only 6 cm big from crown to rump.  S/he was bouncing all around, so it was quite fun to watch.  We could see fingers, nose, feet, brain, heartbeat...it was incredible.  They also took some blood from my finger to do the test for Down's Syndrome and Trisomy risks.  Here is my favorite pic:

Sweet little thing! 

25% there

I am currently at about 10.5 weeks so I think it's safe to say I've rounded first.  Nothing too exciting going on in the last week, but still excited to be here!

I still don't have much of anything showing, which is kind of a relief.  I really shouldn't look at pictures of celebrity preggers because then I feel bad about my own human body.  I mean, Gisele can't be human, right?  I recently read a caption in a magazine that said she never wore maternity clothes.  Freakish, I tell you.