35 weeks (or is it 36?)....

I can't keep track. Do I go by doctor's measurements or stick with the date I've had in my had for the past 9 months. Either way I am definitely 36 weeks tomorrow...

So here's all the excitement!

I went to labor and delivery for the first time on Thursday. I don't want to go in to too much details but I had signs that labor was starting.

I am having contractions but they are irregular and unproductive.

My back hurts.

I have the worst heartburn of my life!

I am nauseated and don't want to eat.

Nothing sounds good.

I'm just feeling tired. Run down. Kinda over it all...

I'm not ready to have the baby yet, but I am ready to not be pregnant.

This will be the slowest 2 weeks of my life.

Lil' Dude will be here in 13 days or less!!!!!

Dance time!

I took this picture at our last oscar movie date. I came out of the bathroom and saw Chris. It kinda freaked me out, but it is a perfect photo for this post!


So Lillie, Chris, Draven and Jorge all had a dance to go to tonight. Draven and Jorge are at their school's winter ball and Chris and Lillie are at the Daddy Daughter dance.

Draven and Jorge weren't nearly as excited as Lillie. We spent Tuesday shopping for the perfect dress and Friday shopping for accessories and Saturday getting ready. As always, I wish I got better pictures. They were running late so I couldn't get them to stop and pose. Luckily, Uncle Bear was taking videos and pictures and he is chaperoning them tonight. He is going to put together a video for us later. He makes great home movies.

Jorge has a "date" or should I say "friend" he is taking to the dance tonight. Draven was meeting a girl at the dance but she couldn't go last minute. Her and Draven were hanging out at the mall today when her mother called and told her she was in trouble and now was grounded from the dance. At least he still went.

Everyone looked wonderful tonight. Even my boys. Of course all the girls that were getting dropped off at the dance were in pretty dresses. I'm lucky I got the boys to wear jackets with their jeans.

Lillie loved getting ready. I think she would dress like this everyday if she could. She is a little princess...

Oh! I just wish this picture wasn't out of focus!!!!



What is that on Draven's face? Wait! It's a smile!

Cheese! Or should I say queso?

Dinner Party...

Chris is in the kitchen cooking.

I just set the table.

When no one was looking, Lillie took over. I found her in the dining room preparing for a party.

She told me it was her baby's birthday so she made dinner.

What a mess.

But, a cute mess....

She's just like her daddy. 3 years old already throwing dinner parties.

34 weeks...

Everything is going smoothly. I'm actually starting to be sad that this might be the last time I am ever pregnant. This has been such a perfect pregnancy. Of course, when I say perfect I mean "normal". I still have all the aches, pains, fatigues, anxiety and all the other crap that goes with being pregnant but I'm going to miss it when it's over.

But... I get to have a beer! Oh, how I love beer.

And just in time for St. Patrick's Day. And I get to sleep normally again. Ya, I know, the baby will wake me up all night. I'm used to that. Lillie still has trouble sleeping and so does Chris. I just want to be comfortable and not have to use the bathroom all night.

I'm also not ready. I feel like I need to go out and get everything I need now because she is going to be born any day. Well, actually she will be born March 11th. I say that you don't have to be ready for a baby. You just need a carseat and a place for him/her to sleep and your good. Everything else the baby needs is so basic. You can run out and get diapers as needed. Breast milk is with you at all times. Maybe a few cute outfits and you can call it good. Of course I have way more than I need when it comes to clothes, thanks to all the older babies out there.

I'm getting off the point. I was going to blog about my doctors appointment.

On Saturday I had my last doc appointment with Dr. M. He is my perinatologist. I love those appointments because I get to have an ultrasound each visit. Not just a plan ol' ultrasound either. I get a long 3d ultrasound. This time we couldn't see her face so Dr. M pushed her hands away from her face and we got some great shots. He's been great.

My blood pressure was 100/70.

Baby weighed 5lbs 4oz.

Should gain about 1/2 a pound a week until she's born.

I measured at 34 weeks 2 days.

He said that the March 11th c-section date sounded good to him.

Baby girl is very healthy.

No worries.

Tomorrow I have an appointment with Dr. H. I see her (my OB) every two weeks now and the next visit we go to weekly. Seriously doubt anything exciting will happen there but if it does I will keep you posted!

Come on...

I know that I am bigger than I was with Lillie but look at this picture!

I look "normal pregnant" now.

In my Lillie picture I just look a little chunky. It doesn't even look like there is a baby in there.

How in the heck did my doctor not know something was wrong? I don't look 35 weeks pregnant. I look like I'm pregnant with a scrawny 2 pounder.

Oh wait, I was...

33 weeks... (still)

Some days I feel bigger than others. I know I am getting bigger every day and so is the baby but today I feel...
SUPER PREGNANT!!!!!




I know I already posted my 33 week post so I will make this short.

I feel "different" today. Last time I said that I ended up on bed rest so just to clarify...

I feel "a good kinda different."

I'm pretty sure Lil' Dude is just getting bigger and lower. I don't think she's "dropped" but she has been head down for weeks now. I have an appointment on Saturday and I'm anxious to see how much she weighs.

I'm going for 5 pounds.

Anyone else want to make a guess?

Just to be fair here's some info.

I will be 34 weeks on Sunday.

According to various sites and my preggo books...

The average weight for 33-34 weeks is 4 1/2 - 5 lbs.

I guess we will have to wait and see....

33 weeks...

33 weeks today and I feel huge.

I get kicked in the ribs, side, up down and all over and all at once.

This baby is a chunk and I'm beginning to look like one too.

I can't breathe.

I can't sleep.

Ya, I know...

Bitch and moan.

But hey... Look at my belly! I do love it!

She kicks and moves all the time. My belly is always moving.
My new favorite game is "Name that body part." If it wasn't for the monthly ultrasounds I would swear this baby had 8 legs.
Hopefully my next ultrasound won't be cancelled because of the weather.
I need to do another leg count.

32 weeks pregnant...

Black is slimming right?

I'm am almost too tired to post. I've already had one nap and feel like I need another. I'm having a hard time breathing and just want to lay down.

So if this post sucks you know why...

I had my 32 week appointment on Monday. Here's the newest.

Blood Pressure was fine 103/70.

Heart rate was in the 140's.

I have gained apx 25 lbs.

I talked to her about new symptoms. She said I may need to see a cardiologist. I'm not too concerned.

Talked about 37 week delivery. She said we are going to keep March 11th as the date for now. We can always make it later if needed.

Lots of big ol' belly kicks.

Sleepless nights.

Uncomfortable.

Emotional.

I did register at Target last night! That was fun! I might even have a baby shower. Chris hates asking people for stuff, but I think it might be fun. I didn't get to have one with Lillie.