4cm down...6 to go!

Here's the latest from the doctor's appointment yesterday. I am now about 4cm dilated, and still 50% effaced...and he is still at a -2 station, which means he hasn't gotten any lower than last week.

So the waiting continues...TICK TOCK TICK TOCK! We'll see if I make it through my last week of work next week....

38 Weeks....and still cookin'

I'm 38 weeks today...and still cookin' so far. I have another doctor's appointment on Friday, so we'll see if there is any new news to update with. Stay tuned!

And now for your weekly update...

Fetal development in pregnancy week 38:fetus in ninth month: As you know, you've arrived at the final leg of your pregnancy journey, and if you're still carrying your little love around, they've just about reached their birth weight (somewhere between 6 to 8 pounds is average depending on whether they're a boy or girl). There really isn't a lot to report on baby this week, so lets do a quick recount of where we're at: all internal organ systems are pretty much ready for the outside world, they've got their meconium stockpile building up (their first black baby poo), lots of healthy baby fat, a rapidly developing brain (that'll keep growing with them for years to come), and they've more or less reached official baby status-- all they need to do is "head out" and say hello to the rest of the world and especially their ready-to-pop momma.

Nursery Pics...and another centimeter down!

Now that the nursery is finished, we thought we would post some pics...the theme is Classic Winnie the Pooh.

This is the crib (and daddy's art work from when he was young on the wall).

A shot from the doorway.
Dresser with Winnie the Pooh characters and other stuff animals on top.

...and of course, the Longhorn mobile! Hook 'Em!

In other news, I had another doctor's appointment yesterday, and they said that I have dilated at least another centimeter! We had an ultrasound on Thursday because he is measuring a little large for his size....and they estimate his weight at about 7.5lbs so far! All seems good so far...so we're just waiting to see what happens and when he decides to come. I am planning on working for two more weeks, and then waiting for him...so we'll see if he cooperates. :) Next doctor's appointment is Friday.

Full Term...and now we wait...

As of yesterday, I am officially 37 weeks...so baby Isaac can come at any point and be a happy healthy baby! Hard to believe that after all this time (which has gone by so fast) that he could be here at any time. Well, ready or not, here he comes! I have an ultrasound tomorrow to see just how big our little guy is...and then another doctor's appointment on Friday, so stay tuned for updated information.

Now for your weekly update...
Week 37: It’s the calm before the storm. Changes in your baby's weight have leveled off with only a few ounces of fat added this week. At this point your baby should weigh in at around 7 lbs and 20 inches (with boys somewhat heavier and longer than girls). Happily, as far as internal organs go, they are now developed enough to function in the outside world although the oh-so-important immune system is still developing and will continue to do so after birth. With a large boost of antibodies provided by breast milk when nursing begins. Fighting infection and staying healthy should be well within their physical capacity when your little fighter is born.

Final Shower Down...and so is the first centimeter!

That's right! Last week was a big week for baby Isaac. I had my final baby shower, which was thrown by my fabulous Kindergarten team. Those ladies are soo amazing and made the shower such a special one! I also had a doctor's appointment and they began checking me for dilation...and I have officially dilated 1 centimeter! Unfortunately, that still doesn't really mean much. I could still go several more weeks at a 1....so who knows when this little guy is going to arrive. The doctor also said he is measuring slightly big for his "age" so I need to have an ultrasound to see how big our little guy is. I'll update more once I've had the ultrasound.
Here are some pics from my shower at work...so fun!

My tiara says "New Mom-To-Be"

Isaac's Tummy Time Gym (from my team)

Coworkers at the shower

Basket of all kinds of goodies (from PreK Team)

Winnie the Pooh quilt made by my teammate (and former mentor teacher) Irene

The spread...yum!!

All the wonderful gifts! We were definitely spoiled! I work with the greatest people ever!

36 Weeks....t-minus 28 Days!!!!

That's right...28 days left until the due date of our little guy! So hard to believe how fast it has gone by. Starting tomorrow I go to the doctor once a week, and they will start checking my cervix for dilation and effacement! How crazy! He will be here before we know it! We are pretty much as ready as we'll ever be though...I'm just tying up some loose ends at school and hoping he holds on until I'm at least done with that. We'll see!

We took a few more preggo pics this weekend...so here are a couple for your viewing pleasure...

And now....the weekly update:

Fetal development in pregnancy week 36:fetus in ninth month: The countdown continues… and in fetal developments: most of the bones (soft skull aside) in their little body are now completely hardened, providing a solid structure from which they can now make their grand debut into the world. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we are structurally ready for a secure launch. In physical fitness news: their muscle tone has also improved over these past few weeks, and you’ll definitely be impressed by their steel-like Ulnar grasp (a newborn reflex that occurs if you lay your finger in their palm). And in genital development: if you’re having a girl, her labia are now fully developed. Finally, in the fluids/excretion department: the amniotic fluid-to-baby ratio has fallen over these past weeks, although they’re still swallowing fluid (building up even more meconium for that historic first poop), and some vernix caseosa. They will be more than ready to swallow and digest milk after birth. Just in case you didn’t get it quite yet: you’ve got yourself an adorable and hungry 6.5 lbs 20 inch baby—are you ready?

T-minus 5 weeks!

5 weeks left!! Hard to believe it's almost time! Starting next week the doctor's appointments go to once a week and they start checking me for dilation and effacement! Crazy!! At this point, home is all pretty much ready for baby Isaac, and I've been trying to get all of my maternity leave sub plans together for when I'm gone. Fun Fun! I have a shower to look forward to next week at work, so stayed tuned for pics of that!

And now for your update!

Fetal development in pregnancy week 35:fetus in eighth month: Congratulations! You’re now carrying nearly 6 lbs of baby not counting their amniotic fluid, the umbilical cord, or the placenta itself. We’re impressed because that’s a LOT of work non-stop. Are you feeling proud of yourself yet? Well, get to it—you’ve done an amazing job! At this point, your little grower is almost busting out of the womb size-wise, which make their restricted attempts to move much challenging. Of course, your stubborn little sucker is still trying to move around as if they weren’t in a cramped space. And the accumulationg baby fat deposits are starting to level off so your little butter ball will be padded and warm when they head out of their super snug little home.