The wait

I went to my weekly check-up this week. Another doctor did my check-up. I rotate between the 4 in the group practice since any can deliver me, incuding the other office docs whom I don't see.

Anyways...

My blood pressure was 122/80.

Baby heart rate 143

Measuring 37 weeks

2.5 almost 3cm dilated

50% effaced

Head is way down

My weight stayed the same

She predicts the same as my doctor from last week...an early arrival. She expected me to go between 37 and 38 weeks.

So we will see!

I am as ready as can be for what is ahead....sleepless nights, recovery, non-stop feedings.

Of course it is worth it, but I would be okay with fast forwarding through the first 2-3 months. Next check-up is 9/1/10.

baby fun

My co-workers threw a triple baby shower for me and 2 of my work buddies this past weekend. They were more then generous to us. I am very thankful for this group of ladies. They make going to work everyday fun. I could call any one of them anytime and they would be there for us. What a blessing to have such wonderful co-workers you can also call your friends!

The 3 pregnant amigos (Amanda, Me, and Emily)

Amanda and Em are due in October.

Yes that is a cupcake in my hand! I am sandwiched between 2 tiny adorable pregnant friends. Where is their cupcake??

Wish I had more pictures to share, but I was too busy to take any.

Thanks girls!

Love ya.

Cousins

We enjoyed a visit from my brother and nephew this past weekend. The boys are getting so big. Thankfully they like all the same things. Cars and trains!! They would sit in front of the TV all day and watch the Cars movie and Thomas if allowed.

Watching there shows.

Sunday morning donut. Someone likes the sweets.

We decided to go to the Thomas Train event in Union at the railway museum. It was a beautiful day. Both boys were wore out by the end. I think they would enjoy it even better next year.

The train we rode.

Playing with the trains.

Riding the train with daddy.

Ryder loved the train rides. He was so tired he fell asleep on the last one.

36 Weeks

I had my regular appointment last week and the doctor completed my first internal. He does not anticipate me to go all the way to my due date. He guessed 1 to 2 weeks early based on my internal.

I am dilated to 1.5 cm

30% effaced

Blood pressure was 112/54

Weight gain so far is around 30lb's

I plan to do a 20 day countdown once I make it to September. Less than 1 month away!

Our nursery is almost complete. We only need to complete a few small things. All we need is a name.

T2 33 weeks

Our 33 week baby update.

• We still have no names picked out.
• We saw our new little porker last weekend at the ultrasound.
• He is weighing in around 4lb's 9oz's as of 7/31.
• His heart rate 153.
• He is face down.
• Very active in my belly!
• All Major organs and brain look healthy.
• I begin weekly appointments with internals after 36 weeks.
• Next appointment is August 18th.
• WE have his crib and mattress and still need to put his room together.

I hope to take some belly pics to put on the blog soon. I am feeling good, but am not a fan of humidity and swollen limbs. We are getting excited for our next little guy to arrive. We will hopefully get all things ready by the end of August for him.

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