37 Week Update (and a belly pic)

26 Wednesday Jan 2011

How far along? 37 weeks and 2 days

How big is baby? Maybe close to seven pounds?

Weight gain? Holding at 29! .:does small premature victory dance:.

Stretch Marks? Just those same couple of small ones I’ve noticed the last couple of weeks.

Maternity clothes? Outgrowing a few things. My belly is starting to stick way OUT. See the pic below.

Sleep? Sigh. Dear sweet sleep, I remember you old friend. I did sleep better Monday night, and actually had a little energy on Tuesday. A pleasant surprise.

Cravings? Still fruit! In addition to jello salad, a morning clementine (or 2), I’ve recently added Cherry pie and grapes to the routine. And of course I had an old favorite one night this week…ROOT BEER FLOAT!

Nursery update? Nursery is DONE. Planes are HUNG! I am HAPPY! Check out those links if you missed the posts.

Movement? Yes. But it’s different. There will be longer periods of “quiet”, and then his normal crazy active phases. I spoke with the doctor about this today and he said that is normal. For one, he is getting larger, and moving around may become more difficult. For another…he has a more regular and peaceful sleeping pattern starting to form. But the long quiet periods are not cool, K, not cool. He’s kicking like crazy as I type this though. AND…we felt him have the hiccups for the first time Saturday night. Too cute.

High point? Finally getting those airplanes hung! A successful 37 week appt!

Low point? Having a round of Braxton Hicks on Thursday afternoon and in the middle of the night Thursday…while home alone!

What am I looking forward to? Um…having a baby soon? .:Yikes!:.

What do I miss? Having energy. Not knowing what indigestion felt like.

Doctor Update: My BP and weight gain, and K’s heart rate were all good. Today I had my first cervix check. Visit this link if you don’t know what these mean.
Dilation: 1-2 cm
Effacement: 50%
Station: -2

He said that was great progress for week 37. In short, my body IS preparing which is a good sign. He also pointed out that my cervix would be very “induceable”, should K become stubborn and hold out past his due date.

What does all that mean? Who knows! K could come tomorrow, or he could hold out until past the due date. These measurements can change in a hurry, or become stagnant. In fact, I might have the exact same measurements next week. But the good news is things are kicking in to motion on their own, and the stage is setting for K’s arrival!

Here’s me at 37 weeks on Monday evening. I’ll try to remember to wear that shirt for the photo from now on. That might make it easier to compare and figure out when he’s noticeably lower! K looks like he’s trying to escape via my belly button!

Just PLANE fun!

25 Tuesday Jan 2011

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If you’ve been reading, you know that J and I picked out some model airplanes to assemble, paint, and hang from the ceiling in K’s room.

What you may not know is how long we spent on these crazy things. “Assembly required” is an understatement. These little guys were complicated. And painting them took lots and lots of coats, especially since we had to cover up the excessive amounts of glue it took to put them together.

Mima spotted them in Harbor Freight before we knew whether we were having a boy or a girl. Being a bit superstitious I decided not to buy them until we knew. But not long after hearing “it’s a boy”, we started working on these. Last night, our hard work finally paid off we as hung the little suckers from the ceiling.

The final verdict…totally worth it! I will say they look a lot cooler in person than they do in these photos. But nonetheless…here are the long awaited planes!

Getting ready to hang.

Up they go!

(Cords hidden) and a green and yellow guy hanging out in the upper right hand corner!

Can you spot four in this photo?

Our favorite plane!

Dear K- Your room is ready!

23 Sunday Jan 2011

Posted by Mama Laughs in Letters, Nursery

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Dear K,

Your room is ready! Your daddy and I are proud to present to you what we hope you will find to be a fun, loving, and welcoming environment.

In it, you will see little bits and pieces of lots of family, friends, and other loved ones. The crib and bedding were picked out with lots of thought and love by your daddy and me. The rocker and ottoman where we will spend lots of time napping and reading came from Nana and Papaw. The mattress from Grandma and Grandad. The mobile and airplane night light from Mima and Mipa. The crib light from Uncle Kevin and Aunt Auburn. The coat/hat rack was made by Pop. Your closet and drawers are also stuffed with clothes, diapers, wipes, bath supplies, blankets, and other items from your Grandparents, Great Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, other relatives, and friends of your mama and daddy from school, work, and church. In short, there have been a lot of people who helped us celebrate and prepare for your arrival. You are truly blessed and loved, and I pray that we help you feel that love instantly.