And the doctor says...

Doc says that my cervix is thinning out nicely, but that her head is still high. Next week.......I will be going for another ultrasound with the specialist as a followup from the Fifths Disease saga. We will measure the baby then and let's hope she is normal sized! No more weeks - I am counting days now.....18 days to go!

36 weeks/9 MONTHS!

For my sanity and for the sanity of my family, I hope this is my last photo! I am very tired of being pregnant and I hope I do not go until my scheduled induction on March 16th. I thought I was happy that I knew a date and I had time to prepare, but now I just really don't care anymore. I am as ready as I will ever be and can't wait until this is over! I go to the doctor tomorrow and will post an update. Weekly appointments from now on!
This is what is up "in there": This week, the average size is about 6.3 pounds (2859gm) now and 19.1 inches (48.6cm) length. She is official full term now but can still benefit from extra days in the womb. Your baby continues to practice breathing movements. Isn't it amazing how she can breathe "under water?" Grasp is firm now. It won't be long until you'll feel that strong little fist confidently grasping your finger (or tightly clenching your hair)! A few weeks ago, your baby would move her eyes toward light. Now she turns towards light outside the uterus. "As the uterine wall stretches and thins allowing more light to permeate, he develops definite daily activity cycles. You will want to be sure to establish good patterns yourself at this time, thus encouraging them in your child. Ever heard of a baby getting his days/nights mixed up? Now's the time to try to avoid that!

Big Sisters

The girls took a Big Sister class at the hospital last night. They were so excited about learning as much as possible about taking care of the baby. They learned how to change a diaper, hold the baby, feed her, etc. They also got a tour of the hospital to show them where we would be staying and the nursery. At the end, they got certificates to show they completed the course!

THEY ARE READY! (Me too! 3 weeks to go! Will post a picture this weekend for 36 weeks/9months)

Good News From the Doctor

Just got back from the doctor!!!!! I am so excited because we have a date now! The doctor doesn’t want me to go to my due date because of the size of the baby, so he is going to take me in for an induction on the evening of March 16th to have the baby on March 17th. A St. Patty’s Baby!

Also, I lost a little weight which he thinks is fluid lost....this is great and the worries about my excessive fluid retention are over for now!

4 WEEKS TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My SIS!

For those who have not heard - my sister, Jessica, just recently got engaged! We are all so so happy for her and David. They make a great couple! She has set a date of March 20, 2009 at Southern Oaks Plantation, and we are all looking forward to the wedding!

Mardi Gras Pics

We took the girls to Endymion this weekend and they had the time of their lives! We didn't have Claire on Mardi Gras Day, but we took Maddy and met up with our friends, Brian and Shanon and stood out on Vets and baked in the sun. It was a good day!