Hey Baby Boy!

We had an OB appointment yesterday.  You are 36.5 weeks along now (3.5 to go!).   Your heartbeat was 162 bpm, and they are estimating your weight to be about 6 lbs 3 oz right now based on the measurements they took during the ultrasound.  That means if I go another 4 weeks in this pregnancy, you should be around 8lbs 3 oz.   Of course, it’s all just an estimate, but seeing as how I have to birth you, it’s perfectly fine with me if you are born in the 6-7 pound range.  And if you are as fat as your Uncle Joey was when he was born, then someone can just go ahead and shoot me because I don’t think I’d survive labor!

Of course you were adorable during the ultrasound, no pictures though     Your Dad and I love seeing you!  You are still head down, and with one hand you were holding on to your ear, and the other hand you were holding on to your foot, which was up by your face.  Your other foot was kicking me in my ribs (thanks for that!)   The ultrasound tech said I have a “generous” amount of amniotic fluid, so if my water breaks before I get to the hospital, then I’m going to be soaked.   That sounds embarrassing!

The Dr told us that I am 1 cm dilated, and 50% thinned, progress…. wooooooo!  I asked if you might come early, and she said she had no idea.   But at least things are progressing!   Your Dad and I finished up going to the last of our baby/hospital/breast feeding classes this week.   I guess we are as prepared as we are ever going to be!   All the stuff for your nursery has finally been delivered, so as soon as it’s hung, we’ll take pictures! YAY!     Our hospital bag is packed, car seat bases are installed, everything is washed, our wills and legal documents are signed, and now we just have odds and ends to get ready before you’re here.

There’s a heat wave here right now, 102 degrees with a heat index of 110.  Seriously?  Record high heats when I’m in my 9th month of pregnancy.  Mother Nature is cruel!!  All the more reason for you to hurry up and be born