37 Weeks

Brooks is still hanging in there and doing well! We had an appointment yesterday and heard all good things. First, I was hooked up to the fetal monitor for about 30 minutes. Sadly, Jeff wasn't allowed in during that and had to leave for coaching before we met with our doctor. Brooks' heartbeat was strong and steady and I even had about 5 contractions while I was hooked up. I was texting Jeff the whole time and I think he about had a heart attack when the message read, "and I am even having some contractions!" He nearly ran home to install the car seat (which we are doing THIS weekend) and get the 'go-bag'. I think he was a bit relieved when I told him that I wasn't IN labor, but my body is just doing what it is suppose to- preparing for labor.

After my time on the monitor they did the usual: checked my weight, blood pressure and measuring of my uterus. All were good, especially my blood pressure (right, Jeff???). Then the doctor checked my cervix. He said it was thinning out and a dimple was starting to form, which I assume means it is about to start opening up.

He told me I could continue working, but that once I get home I must sit on the couch and relax and have Jeff do all of the household things :) I didn't argue with him! Jeff has been wonderful this last week: doing all the laundry, loading/unloading the dishwasher and best of all, tucking me into bed by 8:30 every night!

36 Weeks

Good news from the doctor today! After checking Brooks out on the ultrasound they estimated that he is about 6lbs, 7 oz right now. For the remaining weeks he will be putting on about 1/2 lb every week; therefore, making Brooks about 8lbs 7oz- if I make it 40 weeks! They did mention that this is give or take 1 lb on each side. So we are looking at Brooks weighing anywhere from 7.5lbs to 9.5lbs.
We are having a healthy baby :)

The ultrasound also showed that Brooks is head down and in the fetal position. He is getting ready to join our family! After seeing Brooks again, I think he is going to look like his daddy. Although he was sucking on his hand during the entire ultrasound, we were able to get a look at his profile and he looked a lot like Jeff!

Next week our dr will begin checking to see if I have dilated any, as well as hooking me up to a fetal monitor for about 20 minutes to check on the baby to make sure everything is how it should be each week.

4 more weeks............

35 Weeks

Yesterday we had our 35 week appointment and everything is still looking good. We will now be going to the doctor every week until Brooks arrives! I remember way back in the beginning when he said once we hit 36 weeks we would be coming every week. It's hard to believe that time has already come! I can't believe we have only 5 more weeks (give or take!) until we meet our little guy. Next week we are scheduled for an ultrasound so they can guess how much he weighs (eh!), as well as see his position. 


How far along? 35 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +26
Maternity clothes? Not much fits me anymore....
Sleep: Sleeping pretty well still
Best moment this week: Only having to work half a day today (Friday) and being able to organize/rearrange Brooks' room some more
Movement: Has slowed a little this week, although he was pretty active today
Food cravings: No
Gender: BOY :) 
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Flat?
What I am looking forward to: The 3 day weekend ahead and our next appointment so we can see Brooks!

34 Weeks