38 Weeks!

     Tuesday marked 38 weeks.  I'm so ready to hold Spencer!  I honestly thought he would be here by now, but I guess he's enjoying being warm and all the good food.  I keep having Braxton Hicks contractions for the last week.  Apparently they are just teasing me.  I was hoping the full moon last night would bring him, but no luck with that.  I'm all about him cooking as long as possible but at the same time I'm just ready to hold him and know he's ok and give him lots of kisses!  I'm getting a little more uncomfortable as he is dropping lower and lower.  The top of my stomach is stretching, and my lower back is hurting more.  I decided to go walking yesterday morning around the neighborhood in hopes that would help.  I made one lap around the neighborhood and gave up.  My walking partners (Callie and Brees) were lazy and ready to get back home.  Maybe he will be here soon!

Weeks 36 and 37!

     The weather was perfect this past Sunday!  I was 36 weeks and 5 days and decided I needed some exercise.  The pups loved our little walk.  By the end of the loop, Callie and I were dragging.  We probably should have taken a shortcut but we survived. 

     On the 1st, my wonderful co-workers gave Baby Spencer a shower.  Between the two showers we have had, we are stocked up and ready for Spencer's arrival.  I don't think I will need to buy any diapers, wipes, or clothes for a while!  I'm so excited about both the practical and the fun gifts we have received.  I hope to post pictures of both showers soon.

     October 2nd was my 36 week appointment.  Let's just say I wasn't quite prepared for the whole process.  I'll spare you the details.  Dr. Salas did say I was 1cm dilated, 50% effaced, and Spencer is low and ready to go!

     Yesterday was my 37 week appointment.  I've progressed to 2 - 3 cm.  She said she doesn't expect him within the next week (which is fine with me).  I have hit the 30lb mark.  Maybe he weighs around 7lb and the placenta weighs 23lb.  Wishful thinking right?  For the first time this entire pregnancy I have a stuffy nose.  It's been impossible to breathe out of my right nostril for the past two days.  I shouldn't complain though.  I really have had it pretty easy!  Anyway, hopefully next post I will have pictures of Spencer's nursery and both baby showers....