Baby Watch 2012...I'll be 39 weeks on Friday

We are officially in baby watch mode! I had some false labor last week and when I go on walks, I can walk myself into contractions. So far the contractions aren't sticking around, but they are definitely there. My bag is packed, the baby swing and bassinet are in place, and the car seat waiting for us to bring the baby home in it. We are ready!!!!! Now, the baby just has to be here so we can realize how unprepared we are. Ha! At this point, I'm not going to lie and say that I feel good...I'm tired, my back hurts, and I sleep for about two hours at a time. Other than that, we're good.

The baby weighs about 7 lbs and is about 20 in long. It moves around a lot and it's engaged for delivery. Needless to say, it's fully developed and ready to make it's entrance! Honestly, I don't think the baby is going to come this week though. I think it will be next week...hopefully after my birthday.

This weeks it's about the size of a mini watermelon

I had my 38 week appointment today and things are good. My blood pressure is great, the babies heartbeat is strong, and it continues to grow. We toured the hospital where I'm going to deliver, last week, and preregistered so all we have to do is show up. I was pretty impressed with the delivery rooms and the different services they offer.

I hope you everyone has a wonderful week and I'll be sure to keep everyone posted!

Working on 37 Weeks!

Well, folks we are getting really close!! I had my 36 week appointment on Monday and my doctor is pretty pleased with my progress. I had my Group Strep B test and she checked whether I've dilated any. So far, I'm dilated to 1 cm, the babies head is still down, and I'm a little effaced!! I go back this coming Tuesday because I've started my weekly appointments. So, we are officially on the "sit and wait" schedule. The good news is that we're only going to have to wait till February 10th. This past Friday, the baby weighed about 6 lbs., is about 19.5 in. long and it's body is ready to role for delivery. My body is starting to feel really ready too! I feel better than I thought I would, but some days can be rough. I can definitely see why pregnant women are characterized as irritable...backaches, fatigue, and lack of being able to find comfortable positions create the perfect storm for an attitude.

This week the baby is the about the length of a leek

I finally finished putting together the babies room a couple weeks ago. Everything is unpacked, sorted, and assembled. I didn't hang any pictures and haven't bought any decorations for the nursery yet since we don't know the gender yet.

Here are my attempts at taking my own belly picture

Well, I will be sure to keep everyone up to date on any progress. I hope everyone has a great week!