36 weeks

Went to see Dr. Arronte for our weekly visit. She did a Group B Strep test today so I should know if I need antibiotics during labor. The little boy measured 36cm which is about perfect because today I am 35 weeks and 5 days. His heart beat was 143 bpm and she said he was probably about 5lbs. I am 1/2cm dilated right now so we are still on target for the December 27th due date.  Oh yea and he's still head down, in kind of a fetal position at this point. That's about all as far as the medical update.

I put together his bouncy chair and swing chair this morning. They are the softest!

Baby Shower!!

The baby shower was fantastic!! The decorations were beautiful thanks to Kelly, Jane and my mom. The food came from a number of family members including Gma, aunt Cheryl, Nancy, Kelly, Jen and my mom. I think all and all everybody had a really good time and our little boy is really set now! He has no idea how much love was expressed in toys, clothes, blankets, diapers and butt paste =)~.

  

We played a few games including pin the egg on the uterus to see which sperm I would hit and guessing baby animal names. Everybody also colored animals and put little messages on the picture for our boy. It took Veronica and I a while to consolidate down all of his little gifts so I could get them in the car for the ride home. I think he will be the best dressed and warmest newborn in the hospital!

Finally, Andrew and I set up his nursery bedding last night and I think all we need now is our baby. Its so sweet and I know he'll sleep soundly...for a few hours any way....in such a cozy bed.

This baby will not have a want in the world with so many people loving him!

Sweet Little Boy

34 weeks

Andrew and I went to see Dr. Arronte today for the 34 week check up. His little heart was beating at 147 bpm and he is still head down but more centered with his back to my stomach. I didn't gain any weight this visit and he measured 35cm again. All good news as far as I'm concerned. Means I'm not gaining too fast and he's not getting too big. He must have just had a little growth spurt before the last visit.
Last night I had some mild cramping in my lower back that wrapped around the front for about 2 hours. I called the 24 hour nurse line at Presbyterian hospital just to touch base and see what they recommended. A little water and some tylenol resolved it.  I talked to Dr. Arronte and she said it probably was some early contractions but nothing to worry about at this stage in the pregnancy. If he was born today he would almost certainly be able to go home with us.

Andrew is getting his flu shot and Tdap vaccine today. He also picked out some pretty adorable hats and socks for the little boy! We can't have his little head and feet get cold at the hospital!

The baby has gotten so big a few of the women in my class can tell when he's stretching and pushing his little butt into my side. He makes me look lopsided when he gets really antsy. Now when he gets the hiccups you can actually see my stomach bounce with him =). Anyway, he's doing great and we are just beside ourselves with excitement.

I think I need to start modeling this bump...its impressively large!

Ok, the belly is like an eclipse 

33 weeks

I visited Dr. Arronte today and checked on the little boy. He is doing really well! His little heart was running at 140bpm and he measured 35cm. She said that was still within a normal range but if he continues to measure a few centimeters over his age then she will do an ultrasound to make sure he is not getting huge. She thought it was probably because he was sitting high. He is still head down he has just shifted his head to my left side now. A nice break for all of the blood flow in my right side and leg! I actually gained weight this trip and my bp was normal, yay!! Finally, I scheduled the rest of my appointments with Dr. Arronte which was a little mind blowing...light at the end of the tunnel!

I finished teaching for the week last night and by the end of it I was in some pain. I felt like all of the muscles around my waste were pulled and every time I sat down he was bumping around. I don't think my discomfort phased him at all =). He has gotten so big now I can tell when he's pressing his little butt against my side and I can almost grab his little tootsies. Its fun for Andrew because now he can feel him just about every time he puts a hand on my stomach.

This Saturday Andrew and I are taking an all day Lamaze class at Presbyterian Hospital in downtown Charlotte. That should be fun.

As far as baby stuff goes, we've been slowly creating our diaper stash along with other little things he'll need like shampoo, diaper rash ointment etc. Oh!! and the thing we're really excited about, the new car seat!! It is awesome!!










I picked up two online Anatomy and Physiology courses for the beginning of the Spring semester and Andrew has a great schedule ,all at one campus, for the Spring. So we are in a perfect place job wise for this new little life.






You better believe he voted for Obama!! =)~

33 weeks