Crunch Time

36 weeks and counting! I CAN NOT believe we only have 4 more weeks and BABY will be here :) We had a shower at our church this past weekend and got a lot more stuff that we needed!! A lot of diapers, gift cards, etc. It's so much fun planning for him to get here! It was a nice quiet shower with our family and church friends, it was great.

We had our 36 weeks check up at the DR. yesterday and was able to get an ultrasound! She said he was measuring right on track and was looking to weigh in at this point around 6lbs 5oz which is normal BUT we all know he will continue to grow in the next few weeks and only be bigger! His heartbeat was 140 and the ultrasound shows he has chubby cheeks! We couldn't tell much, he kept moving and yawning but as long as his measurements were good then I can wait a few more weeks to see what he looks like. The DR. also said I was dialated 2 maybe 3 cms. He had no concerns about me being on my feet or anything, he only told me to continue to take things easy as I have been. My BP, weight and everything was still good too so I am thankful for that!

We went and met with the pediatrician we decided to use for BABY. He was very informative and knew what he was talking about. I think we both were very comfortable with him and everything so it's nice knowing you feel safe with your DR.

We have been continuing with our lamaze classes and I think we have learned a lot. We are in there with a few people we know and have gotten to know so it is nice to relate to other women and men who are in the same position we are at this moment.

Next week we go pre-register at the hospital and get everything there ready for our arrival and the following day we have another appointment with the DR :)

Tonight - We are going tonight to Babies R US to finish shopping and get everything we still need (which is not a lot thanks to our family and friends!!). It seems like now it's crunch time and we have all these appointments and things to do before he gets here I can only imagine how crazy life will be when he gets here BUT I know we are both ready!

Photo Op

Matt has borrowed his parents new camera to take some pictures. Here are a few at 34 weeks :)

Just Breathe...

I'm a little behind blogging; sorry! But anyways, we went to the DR. for our 33 weeks check up last Tuesday on the 4th. BABY's heartbeat was strong and he was measuring "perfect" the Dr. told us. My blood pressure and sugar was good too so that's good news as well. Weight is now at 27lbs total, no concerns were there either from DR. It was a good visit and Matt & I both love anytime we can hear that heartbeat :) Next appointment isn't until 3 weeks out; May 25th. The DR. wanted me to get back on track with the weeks and appointments since I have been off with my weeks when going. Next appointment we will get an ultrasound to see the position of the BABY and make sure everything is good!

Lamaze classes started on the 4th as well. Matt went and bought me new pillows with blue pillow cases for a BOY :) He also got me a present (Vera Bradley flip flops) to wear to class. We didn't do much in the first class, we went over the history of lamaze and how it will benefit us with labor and everything. We did do some breathing exercises which were neat; Matt and I played around all weekend breathing and practicing "just breating and relaxing". Our last class won't end until 5 days before our due date so hopefully we will get to end the classes and BABY won't come until his due date or a few days after.

I know I talk about this at every post but as we get closer and closer to him being here I absolutely can't wait for him to be here but I am also sad that my FIRST pregnancy will be over. I love feeling him kick, squirm and watching my belly grow. I think I am sad because I know he will be here just a few weeks old and then I will blink my eyes and he will be 5 and starting school. Time goes by so quickly it seems like.

We also had our first BABY SHOWER the 1st of May. My mom, sister, Matt's mom and my friend Megan we're great planners and host :) It was all about monkeys and we had such a great time seeing friends and family and getting to catch up. BABY got so many things!!! After putting everything up we still need quite a bit of stuff but this shower helped us out so much, I couldn't be more thankful to everybody who gave us something!

So - Just a little update on everything. Here are a picture of Matt & I from the shower last week and my niece Tori at her recital; she already loves him so much!