Week 38

So it's week 38 and I'm soooo ready for this baby to be born! I had my appointment yesterday and I was dialated to 3cm and 80% effaced. It's just a matter of time now. All of us are excited! They're doing a weight estimate on Monday afternoon at 4pm so we'll be sure to keep you updated and post his last ultrasound pic before we can get real photos. Austin called me last night and he sounded excited as well. We're all anticipating the newest member of our family and can't wait to meet him.

Company

Sean's best friend and his wife from junior high and high school was up here visiting this last weekend. Steve and Sarah were so nice and I was glad to finally meet them. We got to take them to some of the T-town hot spots like the Glass Museum and Point Defiance. They met a few of our friends and luckily they like playing games so they definitely fit in with me!!! Ha! Steve taught me a bunch of new card games so maybe if you're lucky, I'll teach some of you.

Austin Baseball

Austin had his last game in little league baseball last week. He did such a great job and it was awesome to see his improvement. He's becoming quite the little athlete. He's really quick and smart. He'll start tackle football this summer so stay tuned...

Week 37

We have kept very busy this week. Sunday I had a shower with some of my mom's friends. It was very fun and luckily not too hot. However, my poor ankles didn't know the difference because of the prior two days... I had major kankles and it was NOT fun! In fact, during one of the games, people weren't supposed to say baby or kankles. Ha! Also, during my doctor's appointment they didn't schedule the weight estimate so I guess I'll have to wait until next week. Sean has been so wonderful telling me not to do anything and keep my feet up. Either this is meant sweet or he really hates kankles. :) Maybe a little of both...

This weekend we have company coming from San Francisco so that should be fun. Sean's best friend from high school is flying in with his wife and I haven't met either of them. We're looking forward that that! Hopefully I won't go into labor while they're here. That would be interesting.

On another note, my mom has been going crazy buying stuff for the baby. She's pretty funny.

Austin

Austin is getting cuter and cuter everyday. Oh yeah, and can you tell he loves tattoos and the Seahawks?

Week 36

Yesterday was my week 36 appointment. I got to have another ultrasound and he was positioned just like he should be. It's weird when you have ultrasounds at the end of the pregnancy. His head was huge and you couldn't see everything like we could in the past. He's definitely taking up all of the room now. He just rolls around in my tummy. When I lay on the couch, it's like an alien is in there. Sean will watch from across the room and we both laugh. We can't wait to meet him and see what he looks like. Maybe then we'll finally know what to name him. :) My doctor is planning on doing one additional ultrasound because they want to do a weight estimation... she's thinking he may possibly be a big baby. If that's the case, they may end up inducing me at 38-39 weeks or worst case scenario, have a planned c-section. We'll find out in two weeks or so. Also, after lots of work and moving things all around, we think the baby room is finally done... and so cute! We're only waiting for two sports balls that we ordered. Attached are some pics.

Baby Showers

So I had a great baby shower thrown by my good friends Faith, Natalie and Nancy for a friends shower a few weeks ago. They did such a great job and it was absolutely beautiful outside... 75 degrees!!! Take a look at the pic. The following week, my sister, stepmom, and sister in law thru a shower and you can see a pic of my sister and I below. They did an amazing job too and I couldn't believe how wonderful everything turned out. I even had a diaper cake!

Bonding

I haven't written much about this yet but one of the coolest parts about this pregnancy is that my sister is also pregnant and expecting exactly 3 months behind me. We've had a great time sharing our experiences and bonding w/this. She is also a RN at Tacoma General and could possibly be my nurse. How cool would that be? She is also expecting a boy and raising them together will be so wonderful. The pic attached is from the baby shower she and my stepmom thru me. It was so wonderful and I appreciated it so much.

Week 34

So it's really week 35 for me but I've been writing the posts when I have my doctor's appointments which was last week. The baby is growing as he should. He's moved down a bit, which has made it more comfortable for me and he's measuring perfectly! I love hearing his heartbeat at every appointment. I also lost a pound and am still on track w/weight gain so that's encouraging. :) Sean is so proud of the nursery and thinks it's the cutest one he's ever seen. We have this amazing mobile that's made out of glitter glass and that is what makes the room. I also found this cute sepia football and baseball prints and framed those. I can't wait for all of you to see it. On another proud parent moment, Austin is playing baseball and has ended up being quite the accomplished pitcher. He's doing really well! I think his new cleats make him run faster too. :) He's excited for this summer vacation and moving up to being a fourth grader. He's also taking to being a big brother. So far, so good!