Saturday, May 5, 2012

"Full Term"

Here we go. The anxiety will soon begin.  We are getting close to meeting our lil guy. 
I saw doctor Lloyd last Wednesday and he is still positioned downward but no sign of dilation yet. 
This week marks 37 weeks.
Baby weighs 6 1/3 lbs and measures a bit over 19 inches. 
This information is from the Baby Center app I have on my phone.  This is not from the doctor.
Doctor did say that he likes to do an ultrasound closer to due date.  His reasoning was he can see how much he will be and how is positioned to determine to go through a natural birth or a c-section.  I see his point, but I want to see what he looks like!
I pretty much have the hospital bags packed. 
We have a couple of things that need to get done this week.  #1 The Crib.  We ended up having to order a new one because the one that was delivered had a broken piece. #2 Install car seat.
Last week, we attended a birthing class/hospital tour at Texas Women's.  We did learn a few new things.  The thing I wanted to know what breathing techniques and how to count contractions.  Well, I wanted Robert to learn how to count the contractions.  We were in a class with 8 other couples.  We all had the same concerns about having a baby.  Good to know I am not alone. Ha.  I did find out that Robert has had it pretty good these 9 months.  One husband called out his wife on her mood swings.  How embarrassing for her.  But, Robert has been lucky with me. :-)  Things he has to deal with is that I have become more clumsy.  I broke our dogs food bowl and a jar of spaghetti sauce this week.  I have to be careful with things I pick up.  They'll most likely end up on the floor if I'm not careful. 

We are on weekly doctor visits now.  Next appointment is Friday, May 11th.  Maybe there will be progress?

Dad will be arriving from Jordan on the 14th!  We are so excited to see Dad! We haven't seen him since the end of January.  We believe God had a plan to have Dad here for the arrival of Mini Cooper. His original travel date was to be here April 30-May13.  He would have missed it.  I am so happy that Dad will here for this special time.

Oh, the swollen ankles arrived today.  I'm trying to rest as much as I can.  I have house chores that need to get done before work tomorrow.

That's all for now.

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