38 Weeks...and Still Uncomfortably Pregnant!

I had my 37-week appointment last Tuesday, the 8th, and I was at that point 80% effaced, but still barely dilated and Skeet was still up high. Dr. Bost said he wanted to see me back on Monday to do an ultrasound to see how big the baby is and decide what to do. He said he didn't want to see me go through hours of labor and have a 9+ pound baby, only to have female problems down the road. So! We went back in today for the ultrasound...he is measuring about 7 pounds 4 ounces at this point. Not too big! So here comes the disappointing news: when he checked me, I haven't changed since last week. The only thing new is that I am staying swollen really bad, but my blood pressure is fine. Just retaining a lot of fluid. I gained three pounds this past week! Kirk and I are both so ready for this baby to come. Get a good laugh at probably my last belly picture until he's born!

36 Weeks Down, 4 To Go (or less!)

I had my 36-week appointment yesterday, and were we in for a surprise! Dr. Bost told us a few weeks ago that I might be a little early, but probably not by much. Well, this time he actually checked me, and the baby has dropped to a -2, I am 70% effaced, and have started dilating, but not quite 1 cm. In other words, I may be getting my hopes up, but Dr. Bost thinks it will only be two or three more weeks! Kirk and I are very excited, but I'm now wondering if we're really ready! I still have all his little clothes to wash, hang pictures on the walls, and get the carseat put in! Not to mention the fact that I just started teaching dance classes yesterday, and I'm trying to get all the students settled in and my teachers ready! I wouldn't be surprised if all that stress put me into labor. Thank goodness for all the wonderful parents and my awesome staff!

Almost 33 Weeks

Last Wednesday, we went for our doctor's appointment. I was right at 32 1/2 weeks. I was so proud of myself, I had only gained 3 pounds in the last 3 weeks! Dr. Bost said everything was great, and I'm still pretty much on schedule, maybe a little early. Skeet weighs around 4 pounds at this point, and is being very active. We were sitting in the waiting room, and he started moving around so much you could actually see my stomach move in all directions! Kirk and I both had our hands on my belly; people probably thought we were crazy, but it was so sweet. Our little baby is almost here! We are both just so amazed every day, and can't wait to meet him. We go again next Monday for our 34 week check-up, and on Wednesday for a 3-D ultrasound. This will hopefully be our first glimpse of him!

Family Baby Shower

Baby Crocs--too cute!!

Daddy Kirk

The Grandmothers

The Food

My Puppy




Sorry friends, I'm a little behind on my blog. Back on July 26th, my friends and family threw a baby shower for us at Aunt Tanya Wingate's home. There had to have been at least 75-100 people there! It was amazing. It took me two whole hours to open gifts! I was so tired that I had to open the last gift with my feet! (Yes, they got pictures.) We got almost everything we needed, plus some. We are so grateful to have such wonderful friends and family that care so much about us and our little baby. I know everyone is just as excited to meet him as we are!

Doctor's Visit

I had my latest doctor's visit on Thursday the 16th. I am still gaining weight, but we won't go into how much. Let's just say I officially weigh more than Kirk now. All my bloodwork came back fine, and Dr. Bost said everything looks great. Actually, he said, "Well, you're still pregnant, I see. But not for long!" He's so goofy. Only 10 more weeks to go! We are so ready to meet our little baby!

Studio Baby Shower

All the gifts

Cake by Tammy Buchholz

Diaper cake by Emily Abshire

Jen, Macey, and Brittlyn helping with all the gifts
Skeet's closet after the shower!
The lovely ladies at the dance studio threw me a shower last weekend, and it was wonderful! There had to have been about 40 or 50 people there, including my students that I haven't seen all summer. We got so many cute little outfits; I don't think my child will ever wear the same thing twice. We got the high chair, bath tub, and bedding, and other important stuff like diapers, wipes, and bath supplies. Our family shower is next weekend, and I'm sure that if we got this much at this shower, we should be ready to have our baby after the next one!

Baby's Room

Just a tiny update to those of you who are following: We registered for baby items on Monday at Babies 'R' Us and Target. Most of our large items are at Babies 'R' Us. If you try to check out the registry online and can't find it, don't type in "Beaumont", just TX as the state. We are going with fire trucks to decorate the baby's room. I have included a picture of the bedding.