Baby Boy Week 39 Update

Today I'm at 39 weeks. I had my weekly OB appointment and everything is fine. I'm a good 4 cm dilated and 90% effaced. He still has not dropped any lower. I am very ready to have this baby but also trying to get a few more things done before he arrives. We did schedule an induction for next Friday, October 1. I'm hoping it won't come to that and that he will arrive on his own, preferably this weekend!

Baby Boy Week 38 Update

Today was another OB appointment. Everything went well, the baby is measuring on track and my doctor estimated that he is about 7 pounds. His heart rate was in the 140's, nice and normal. I'm dilated to about 3-4 cm and 80% effaced. But we are still looking at about 2 weeks to go. Surprisingly I did not gain any weight since last week. Not sure how that happened as I feel heavier everyday.

I'm continuing to organize, clean and prepare the house for the baby's arrival. Everyday Emma tells us "Baby brother is almost here," or "Baby brother's coming soon." I think she is ready and getting a little tired of waiting. Me too, Emma, me too!

Baby Boy Week 37 Update

Today I went to the doctor for my weekly checkup. Technically I'm 36 weeks and 5 days, but we are rounding up! He is still head down, at station -3, which just means his head is down but he has not dropped into my pelvis yet. His heart rate is still in the 140's, so that's good. I'm already 75% effaced and dilated 2-3 cm. But this doesn't mean I'm about to go into labor. I remember with Emma I was dilated to 5cm for almost 3 weeks and she was 3 days past due. So we are still looking at about 3 weeks. I gained another almost 7 pounds in the last 2 weeks! So that puts me at 45 pounds gained and I can tell! My belly is so heavy, it just aches.

We are just about ready for him to arrive around here. We have the car seat in the car, Tony is packed and I'm about 95% packed. We still need to figure out what will happen with Emma when I go into labor. Of course that will depend on when that happens, but we need to write up some plans so we are prepared. We still need to hang things in his room, but we have the bassinet set up in our room so he'll be in with us for a while.

Baby Boy Week 34 Update

Today I had my week 34 appointment with my OB. It's practically week 35 , so when I go back in two weeks I'll be 36 weeks and 6 days.

The baby's heartbeat is good, in the 140's, and his head is down now. I'm doing fine too, just very uncomfortable and heavy. My fingers and hands are swelling a little bit, I can't wear my rings anymore. My feet are still okay though.

I gained 7 pounds since my last appointment, about 2.5 weeks ago. So I'm up to a total weight gain of 38.8 pounds. I will easily pass my total weight gained with Emma before this pregnancy is over. I only have 6 pounds to go to pass that!

My next appointment is in two weeks. Then I'll go every week until he is born. Seems like a long time until then, but we have lots to do still. Tony was able to get the baby's room painted this weekend and it looks great! I will post some pictures once we have done all the wall hangings and furniture arraignment.

Baby Boy Week 32 Update

Today I went to the doctor for my week 32 appointment. Everything is fine, baby boy is measuring right on track. I gained 4 pounds in the last two weeks, so my total is 32. I was really afraid it would be closer to 10 pounds so I was happy with the 4 pounds.

We really need to finish the baby's room and a few other projects around the house. But I'm getting slower and able to do less so not sure we can get it all done.

Today Emma did not take a nap. We had quiet time in her room and I was able to sleep but she played and looked at books on the bed. So tonight she went to bed early and was asleep by 8pm! I will miss the free time when she naps but maybe this is better. She was a little tired this afternoon but not too crazy and she didn't fall asleep on the couch or floor, so maybe she is ready to drop her nap. I just hope she doesn't wake up earlier than normal!

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Today we had an ultrasound of baby #2. The baby is healthy, about 7 ounces, and is 5 inches from head to rump! We have a little video of us telling Emma what her baby sibling will be: