39 Weeks 1 Day!!

We are almost there!! 6 days until her due date--YAY! Here I am tonight at 39 weeks 1 day :) Despite how big I look (and swollen!) I continue to feel pretty great! Our next appointment is Wednesday--the day before our due date! So, if nothing has happened by then, hopefully we'll be able to come up with a plan of action. Baby girl, Mommy and Daddy are soooooo ready to meet you! You come on out whenever you are ready!

Baby Girl is Comfy :)

Just got back from seeing the OB. We saw a different doctor because our regular one is on vacation. This is the report:

1. Baby's heart rate was 143
2. I am still 0 cm dilated
3. My cervix is 50% effaced
4. She is still pretty high
5. He thinks we'll still be around for our next appointment
6. The doctor estimates baby girl weighs 7 1/2 pounds now and if born next week will weigh about 8. So, I suppose, if we go a week past our due date she'll be about 8 1/2 pounds

I am a little bummed that we've made no progress...but each day brings us closer to meeting her. I am still feeling pretty good. I had A TON of Braxton Hicks contractions yesterday and today I've only had a few--Dr. says that is completely normal.

Check this out!

My friend Jill made this side by side comparison of my profile from weeks 28 and 38--so fun to look at this! It is amazing how a body is able to stretch to accommodate a little life growing. Thanks, Jill!!

38 Weeks!

14 days until baby girl's due date!! We had a really great day, despite little sleep last night for mama. Justin's work hosted a lunch and mini baby shower for us today. It was so nice--especially since there are only two women that work there. It was cute to hear the guys telling their daddy stories :) When Justin got home we went for a long walk, taking advantage of the 60 degree weather we had today!!

Update from Appointment

Today we are 37 weeks and 5 days. We saw our doctor today and this is what we learned:

1. "The baby is not little." He estimates she weighs between 7 and 71/2 pounds right now! I guess we won't be needing many of our newborn clothes! It sounds like baby girl will weigh over eight pounds at birth!
2. My cervix is slightly shortened, but is completely closed. He said he'd be very surprised if anything happened in the next week.
3. The baby is still high--another indication it'll be awhile.
4. She is still head down.
5. The doctor laughed at how active she was today! Her heart rate was 160+...quite a bit higher than usual, but just fine considering the dance party she was having at the time :)
6. Next week we'll see a different doctor b/c our regular will be soaking up the sun somewhere warm--must be nice!

37 Weeks!

Today we are 37 weeks and FULL-TERM!! I feel super blessed to have made it this far with baby girl! I feel pretty good today :) Sleeping and swelling are my biggest complaints--but nothing I can't endure for a month or less! New this week is pelvic pressure...we'll find out on Tuesday if we are making any "progress". Our doctor informed us that he'll be on vacation from February 19th through February 28th--so, I guess if she arrives during that time we'll have a different doctor within the same practice. Everyday brings us closer to meeting our daughter--I think that's what keeps me positive. On Monday our church Pastor came to our house to pray with us for our baby and for the delivery--it was so special. Justin also prayed and it was wonderful to feel that both baby and I were covered in prayer. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful extended family in our church.

Velocity Baby Shower

Justin and I are super blessed with a wonderful church family here in Cleveland! Some of my girlfriends insisted on throwing our fourth baby shower--yes, we are SUPER BLESSED! I had a great time enjoying the beach themed shower with yummy food, super great gifts and awesome fellowship! I think my favorite part of the shower was having each one of us decorate a onesie with fabric markers--such a fun idea!

Kristen hosted the shower at her house

Jessica made some super yummy cupcakes

Leah making her "Evoy Love" onesie

Sweet friends

Everything was so beautiful--look at that diaper cake!

Love them!

During gift opening

Gifts

I look rough--but how cute is Steph?!

LOVE the onesies! Can't wait to see baby girl wearing them :)

36 Weeks!

We have made it to 36 weeks! 28 days until our baby girl's due date--hard to believe! Braxton Hicks contractions are becoming more frequent. We are finished with our birthing classes and feel like we are as prepared as we can be. I am not afraid of delivery at this point, just excited at that thought of meeting our baby for the first time. It seems like each week I feel like I couldn't possibly get any bigger, but the picture below is proof--getting bigger is possible :) We are a week away from baby being full-term which is a wonderful thing! I think any time after that we'd be more than happy to have an outside baby! I am counting on having her on March 13th, however, since that is 10 days past our due date and the latest our doctor will allow us to go.