37 weeks!

On Saturday, September 23rd we were officially considered full-term at 37 weeks! It was quite exciting because on the unit I work and want to deliver we only take people who are 37 weeks and beyond. Now I can deliver with my co-workers, yay! I feel like my belly (aka baby) has gone through quite a growth spurt. It feels like my belly is getting tighter every day. I'm not sure how much more it can stretch. I'm feeling good though and all the doctor appointments have gone well.

Last week at 36 weeks my cervix was just barely open - what we call fingertip, 70% effaced and at a -1 station, which was actually pretty good. I was just happy it wasn't closed and really thick. This week I was dilated to 1 1/2 centimeters, 80% effaced, and at a 0 station, so the baby has moved down and the contractions I have had over the last week have been doing something. I know it's just a lot of jibber jabber to most of you, but those who have had babies know what I'm talking about.

Well, the car seat is officially installed in my brand new Toyota Prius - I just picked it up tonight and it's just supergreat! It's so spacious and environmentally friendly - great combo.

We also put together the stroller, which didn't take too much. The pack 'n' play is all put together too. It's going to be our bassinet in our bedroom for a while until we want to put the baby in the crib.

All-in-all, things are coming together and I think we're pretty ready for this baby to come out whenever it's ready. WE CAN'T WAIT!

35 weeks!

Here's a shot of all my girlfriends from high school getting together for another wedding. It was Ria Lindor & Rob Hedeen's wedding (Ria is 27 weeks pregnant!). It was a blast. I think I might wear out this dress soon though since I wore it two weeks ago for another friend's wedding and I'm wearing it for Mindi & Taylor's wedding this coming weekend. Oh well, it's better than buying something new, right.

Only 5 weeks to go until the due date and I'm pretty sure I'm driving Corey crazy. He hasn't said anything yet, but I even made him pull out the washer & dryer the other day so I could clean out under them. He looked at me like I had two heads since we've never exactly cleaned under there in the last three years.

We also washed all the windows and frames the other night. I even had out Q-tips to get in all the little corners. It's obviously very important when I go on my little rampages of cleaning.

This baby is definitely getting bigger though. I had a check-up last Thursday and everything is measuring great. The next few weeks will be fun because I have three showers. Corey and I have the crib and rocking chair all put together, but they are in definite need of company. Oh, it's just so soon. Where did the last 8 months go? So much to do, so little time!