a few maternity pics

Doctor Visit

Today I had my weekly check up. Dr. Reed was delivering a baby so I saw Dr. Johnson. Everything checked out good! I was told that I need to have my baby by Thursday! Dr. Johnson said if I don't have my baby by Oct 7th then at that time they would schedule an induction. So I really hope Baby decides to come on out so I don't have to be induced.

I wonder what my baby is doing in there..well I read that Baby is gaining about 1/2 ounce a day and getting his first sticky poop (meconium) ready. He's also brushing up on skills for the outside world: blinking, sucking, inhaling, exhaling, and gripping. With all the moving and kicking and squirming I sometimes have to just wrap my hands around my belly to settle down that Baby! I think he/she wants out of there!

Here is a wonderful picture taken by a good friend. She did our maternity pics and did a great job! If anyone needs pics done, I would recommend her and I can send you her web site!

Work Baby Shower

Today my co-workers gave me a baby shower. It was decorated so cute and everything was so nice. The food was fantastic and the cake was to die for :) I wanted a diaper and wipes shower so I got a lot of diapers and wipes, plus a few other baby items! I got a blanket that was cross stitched by one of my co workers grandmothers, some cute onsies, a BLUE blanket, some teethers, a teddy bear, the book "Tootle" and some other things! I also got some wonderful gift cards to wal mart and Babies R us. It was so fun and I work with such nice ladies! Here are a few pics from the shower.

Full Moon

One of my patients at work told me a few weeks ago to see when the next full moon is and that is when I'd have my baby. Well, the full moon is tonight but no labor pains just yet...
I went to the doctor today. Nothing too exciting. They weighed me and measured my belly. Dr. Reed said I'd gained 1 pound since last week and that my baby is still around 6 pounds. Next Thursday she will check me to see if I've dilated any. Tomorrow I will be 37 weeks. Baby is really sticking it's little foot out on my right side. I'm guessing it's a foot. I'll look down and can see a mountain coming out from my side!
We are counting down the weeks. Maybe Joey knows something I don't, he just vacuumed, and put up the clean clothes, and cleaned off the kitchen table....he must be in a nesting mood : )

Station +2 !

What is a Station?
When your provider tells you about your baby’s station, she is referring to how far down his head has come into your pelvis. If your baby has dropped, but has not yet settled into your pelvis to begin his decent, it is measured in centimeters as a negative station. This negative measurement goes from -3 to -1. Once your baby has settled into your pelvis, but before he starts his descent to the birth canal, it is referred to as a zero (0) station. Once your baby starts heading towards the cervix, it is referred to as a positive station from 1 to 3. During this time it is likely that you will feel an increase of pressure and pain in your pelvic bone and vaginal area.

What station is our baby?!
Today at my doctor's appointment Dr. Reed told me I'm at Station 2! Baby is "heading" on outta there. I am not dilated at all but the doctor said I could go into labor at any time. It could be weeks or it could be tomorrow! Very exciting!! I have a lot to do! I go back Thursday the 23rd to see if I'm dilated!

Bun in the Oven

I had another wonderful shower this last weekend that was hosted by great friends here in Houston. The theme was "Bun in the Oven" and everything was SO adorable! The decorations were so creative and perfect! There was about 25 people there and Baby received many great things!! I had a wonderful time, I wish I could have visited more with each person who was there. Here are a few pictures from the shower!

34 Weeks

I spent Labor Day weekend in Corsicana and Sunday in Waco with my family. Joey went camping with some friends. I had a great weekend and was happy to be with my family.

My belly is really growing these days. I went to the doctor on Friday and I'll go again on the 16th. After that I go every week. They just measure my belly and weigh me. Sometimes the doctor will feel around on my belly but that's about it. The baby is head down and everything is on track. I have gained about 17 pounds, woo hoo!

The baby is pushing around in there like crazy. It is too big to kick me, now it just feels like it changes positions and turns and wiggles a lot. I think I might feel it getting hiccups sometimes. So far most people think it's a boy, I think I only have about 3 people who are saying they think it is a girl. So we shall see in a few more weeks! I hope Lucille still talks to be if it is a boy, she really wants me to have a girl!