The Waiting Game...

Schools out for summer! And that means that I have absolutely nothing to fill my days with since I did such a great job of nesting while working... the nursery is complete, baby items are assembled, I even have the changing table area down stairs stocked with diapers, wipes, burp cloths, extra onesies, etc. I was hoping for a few days to rest between work and meeting our sweet girl. Well, we're going on a week of resting. Don't get me wrong, I like to rest and be lazy... but I am also a 'do-er'. I like to have projects, I like to be actively doing something, so this waiting game is killing me! And yes, I know she will come when she is ready... but that doesn't mean I can't walk a little more or try to convince her that life on the outside will be just as good (if not better) than life in the womb. :-)
Last week at my doctor's appointment we had another ultrasound. I had measured a 1 1/2-2 weeks ahead at my 37 weeks appoinment and the doctor wanted to check fluid levels and get a weight estimate. I had been measuring right on up until then. The doctor wasn't concerned about it and I sure wasn't going to complain about getting another sneak peak at our little one. Jacob went with me to this appointment. We had the ultrasound and then saw the doctor. Everything was great with the ultrasound. My fluid levels were good and Chrisily was measuring good. They estimated her weight at 7lbs 6 oz. Whoa babies!! The ultrasound tech also said she had long legs. She must get that trait from her Uncle Luke or Aunt Briana. :-)  During my appointment I had a little bit of protein in my urine but my blood pressure was perfect. I have also had minimal swelling in my feet so they weren't too concerned about the protein (at least, not yet). We finished up the appointment and I scheduled another one for a week later. That appointment is tomorrow morning and we are hoping to have some new information and my progress and hopefully when to expect Chrisily. However, those of you that have been through this know that we might get some useful information and we might not... it all depends. Below are the ultrasound pictures and a 38 week belly picture.

This is a profile shot..

This is a head on view.. You can see her little eyes, nose, and it looks like her mouth is open

38 weeks

Right before school got out, some of the parents in my class through a baby shower/end of the year party for me (and the kids). They had the kids do a diaper relay race (who could clean, powder, and diaper the fastest) and they had to guess how big around my belly was with toilet paper. They actually did pretty well with the guessing game! Several of them were perfect. The parents were very generous and I left with a trunk full of gifts for Chrisily. Below are some pictures of me opening the presents.

It was a great way to end a wonderful year! The kids are very excited to meet Chrisily. I promised I would bring her up to the school next year to visit.

Still waiting,

Nursery Update

36 weeks

The Home Stretch

  I can't believe that I have been pregnant for 36 weeks. There have been days/weeks that I thought would never pass and there have been times that have flown by. I have reached that stage where I am uncomfortable but it's not unbearable. Work is getting more difficult. Those knee high tables/chairs/children really take a toll on you at this stage. I have trouble getting comfortable on the couch after dinner but as soon as I get upstairs, I am able to fall asleep right away (most of the time). I pray that I will continue to get such a good night's sleep... There are two things I really like these days- food and sleep. :-)

I went to the doctor today for my first weekly check up. He said everything looked good. I am measuring good, my weight gain is on track, and Chrisily has moved into the head down position. Although we are getting closer and the doctor said that she is now welcome to come anything she would like, he doesn't think it will be in the next week. This is good news since I would really like to finish out the school year with my kids (their last day is next Thursday).

Over the last few weeks we have had several baby showers. My friends gave us a shower, my sister and aunts gave us one, and both mine and Jacob's work had showers for us. Needless to say, we have been very blessed and have everything we need for when Chrisily arrives. We spent the weekend picking up the remaining things we needed and some organization items. After all of that, the nursery is pretty much finished (pictures soon to follow).

Jacob and I are getting so excited for Chrisily's arrival. I will miss feeling her sweet kicks and hiccups but I cannot wait to meet our precious little girl. It won't be long now!

Below are some pictures from my friends and family showers and a belly picture from 34 weeks.

Some of my Favorite people.. and wonderful hostesses

My "Walking Buddy"- Brooke.. She is also expecting a little girl.

The wonderful PSRES ladies

Briana, myself, and mom

The delicious cake

Measuring my belly

A hand sewn quilt that my grandma made for Chrisily