Maternity Pictures

 

Week 36

One week away from being considered "full term"... I can't believe it! I had my doctor's appointment the other day and everything is moving right along. He checked my cervix again and I'm officially dilated 1cm! I know this could mean I still have a few weeks but it could also mean Kobe could be here anytime now! My doctor started talking about things to look for (the things that would mean it's time to go to the hospital) and I started to feel a little overwhelmed! This is actually happening. I could potentially have a baby here within a couple weeks!

I talked to my sister earlier this week after her appointment and she said she was dilated 1cm...and then last night found out she was checking into the hospital and having her baby today! Reality definitely hit then! I can't wait to meet little Reagan...and Kobe's not far behind! It's killing me that I can't go down there and see her in person yet. It will be so much fun having our babies together though!

 

I was playing "Draw Something" with Britt yesterday and this was my last drawing to her. Just sayin'.

 

Week 34 (or 35.5?!)

 Yesterday we had our 34 week checkup. It was the first appointment where I actually had questions. In the last couple weeks I have been told by a few different people that it looked like I "dropped." I have been having a ton of Braxton Hicks contractions and there is definitely more pressure lower in my pelvis. I've also been told that I look small whenever people ask how far along I am. I started to get a little curious if things are normal. So anyway, my doctor asked about cramping/contractions and I said that I have a lot of the Braxton Hicks. He asked about how many I get a day (8? 10? 12?). ~This is why I was curious~ I get way more than that! In the time that we got to the waiting room and in to see him I had at least 5, and then 2 more as he was asking me about them...and that's about how every other hour goes for me throughout a day. He then decided it'd be a good idea to check my cervix. It was measuring normal but he said where it's at now and with how many contractions I'm having, I may be a little early. He also said my stomach was measuring pretty small (and I hadn't mentioned that yet). So he ordered an ultrasound as soon as they could to check baby's size. His heartbeat was normal at least!

 

Today we had our ultrasound. I haven't heard what our doctor has to say yet, but the radiologist said he is actually measuring about 9 days early! She said our doctor might not change the due date but his weight and measurements as of now put him at April 10th rather than the 19th. He weighs about 5lbs 11oz (+-13oz). I was expecting her to say that he is small, since my stomach was considered on the small side. She just said it's probably because he is pushed down so low. We saw his little eyelashes, and she pointed out that he has some hair; which I couldn't really decipher. She reconfirmed that he is still a boy! She was trying to get some good pictures of his face but we have a wiggler! This is his chubby little face, and to me it looks like he's glaring. It's not a smooth picture but at least one of his eyes/eyelashes and nose are pretty clear (top of his head to the right- looks like he's laying on his back with his head turned to the side).

 We got our stroller/car seat! We're pretty ready for him to be here. I am starting to feel pretty miserable, so my thoughts are usually "Okay, Kobe, you can come anytime now," but when I really think about what is actually happening in 5+ weeks, I start having moments of 'freak out.' When we found out we were pregnant in August, it was warm and softball was going on. That feels like forever ago. But when I consider the time we have left, this whole pregnancy has gone by incredibly fast! I cannot wait to hold him though, and give him loves and watch him grow.

 Daddy decided to make his little guy a monkey baby blanket!

Turned out pretty cute and comfy!

 And we added curtains to his room. Now we just need some shelves and we're all set!

 

Baby Shower Pictures

Kim and Sunnie put on such an amazing shower for me! All the decorations, food, games and little details just turned out perfect. So many wonderful women came to celebrate Kobe as well and we totally got spoiled! I sure am blessed with some great friends and family.

 Guess the delivery date

 Guess Kobe's weight

Loaded with gifts

Thank you to Sunnie, too, for being my photographer!

 

Week 32

(I decided to get dressed up for my 32 week picture...in my comfy clothes)

This is the point where each week I'm going to look bigger, more swollen, have more of a hunchback, waddle more, etc. I'm hitting all the pregnancy symptoms, I think! I've started to get Braxton Hicks. It'd be nice if that's all you felt for contractions. (HA!) It amazes me that roughly 4lbs can feel so heavy (makes me nervous for how big he gets before he makes his worldly debut). I know he is running out of room in there- I can feel him taking full advantage of the little space he has left. As uncomfortable as it's getting though, it's getting kind of fun playing the game, "Name that Body Part" as he pokes, jabs, punches, kicks, rubs, stretches, scratches, and whatever else he does in my tummy. Feeling his little body parts makes me so excited to hold him outside of my tummy. He's about in this position, among a ton of other weird positions.

 

I'm just so curious about what he looks like! I have looked at mine and Lane's baby pictures but I still just have no idea what to expect. Here's a couple I have on hand - I'll have to bust out more later.

Well everything is still measuring right and little mister is healthy. After a month of my twice-a-day iron, it hasn't improved much. I don't know what the numbers mean but I was a 9.2 and after a month went up to a 9.8... I'm supposed to be at a 12. My doctor wants to have me take them 3 times a day but he doesn't think my body will absorb that much and it will only lead to severe constipation. So, that's that. Hopefully it will continue to get better by D-day.

 

I am planning on taking some maternity photos; which I need to do soon because I'm not feeling any cuter as the days tick by. I just need to decide on outfits, poses and places. I don't have much else to add for week 32. Lane's Gran always asks how I'm feeling and then assumes, "swell?" That pretty much sums it up!

 

(I saw this online and it made me giggle. I bet Kobe does this...taking after both his mom and dad. It's cool, I'm not afraid to admit it. It's when people eat them that I draw the line.)