38 weeks and ready to go...or so we think :)

Welcome back all! Hopefully this will be our final post before Baby Foster is here! Within the past week and a 1/2 we have had 2 doctors appointments. Here are the details from each.



Last Wednesday 12/16 we had our 37 weeks appointment. Weighed in at 171, measured at 36.25 cm, and the baby's heart rate was in the 150's (must have been the cheesecake I ate for lunch :) and yes, the white chocolate raspberry was amazing and very worth it!!) When the doctor went to check on any progress, it turns out I was 1 cm and 50% effaced (thinning of the cervix). So exciting!



On Monday 12/21, Chuck and I trekked back to the doc's office to get our updated ultrasound to see how big the baby is and if everything looks good on the inside. So far, they guess-ta-mated the baby's weight at 6.5 (so, we should have a 7/7.5 lb baby when all is said and done! Hopefully it will just slide right on out!!), the head is down (butt is located toward the left and feet are kicking me in my ribs on the right), and the amniotic fluid has gotten two thumbs up! I stayed at 171 lbs (despite my cheesecake from last week and ice cream over the weekend), measured at 37.5cm (which doesn't really mean much...the baby could be stretching when we measured), and the heart rate is at 144. As for progress, we are still at 1cm 50%, so nothing new to report. I was a little surprised as over the past week; things have been aching and pulling, but what else should you expect at 38 weeks!



Please be sure to call or send any recommendations for progression! Have a Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year! Thanks for all your love and support!

35 going on 36...almost done!

Happy Holidays from inside! Soon, Baby Foster will be here and we are soooo excited! Thanksgiving was great; we even had thirds! And thank you all for the support and love! Each of the showers were VERY different, but perfect and more than we could have ever asked for! For those who joined, we hope you had a great time, and for those who couldn't make it, know we understand but missed you :)!



As far as progression goes, at our 33 week appt I measured at 33cm weighing in at 169.5 lbs with the baby heart rate of 146. At the 35 week appt this past week, we were at 34.5 cm weighing in at 170 lbs with the baby heart rate of 148. A total weight gain of 21 lbs so far. Though it is tough to tell with the measurements, it is encouraging that we are .5 cm behind (they say you should measure how far along you are). This either means a) I am dropping :) b) the baby is going to be smaller or c) squat. Hopefully a) and b) :). We have chosen our pediatrician and are gathering the final few items we will need to bring home baby. Our next appointment will be in a week and a 1/2 at 37 weeks and that is where we will schedule a final ultra sound (38 weeks) to be sure everything is good to go. We are keeping up with Yoga and Body Jam (fun dance class at our gym), and have a Infant CPR class on the 18th.



And in terms of uncomfortalbness, we are hanging in there. Shoot, I can't complain...I have just started regular back pain and slight lack of sleep with only 4 weeks to go...not too shabby! For now, I am using Yoga positions to help aleviate pain. Chuck is doing a great job of massaging and helping more and more. I do feel bad napping and taking it easy, but figure those days will soon be long gone so if I have a chance, I should take advantage of that :).



We will be staying here in MD for Christmas and New Years just in case. Plus sitting in a car for any more than 30 mins is just killer! We will miss you all this year, but will have the best gift soon! The baby can't wait to meet you! Till next time...