35 weeks

Week 35 has been quite a week! Saturday, we had our shower and it was perfect! When I was first asked about a shower I knew I didn't want the typical shower where it's all women and you feel like you have to be a lady (lol) and you play those shower games and eat mints. That just isn't me. And something I don't understand is why the father isn't more involved. I have always thought about showers (wedding and baby) that husband and wife should be there. You are both receiving the gifts so why shouldn't it be a celebration? Well, that's exactly what we did! We had a couples shower with yummy food, beer, and good company! We got just about everything we needed and what we still needed we went and picked up the next day! So, we are so fortunate to have friends and family who love us and Kai! It was such a good day and couldn't have asked for anything more!
I had a doctor's appointmet yesterday and recieved some shocking news! THings are moving along quite well and fast! lol. I am currently 35 1/2 weeks and this was my 36 week appt but we had to go in early cause my doctor is out of the office at the end of the week. Well, this appt is the first appt you get "checked". I was really nervous about this because I know it is uncomfortable and some people say it just plain out hurts! Well, they called my name and I went back and the first thing they do is check your weight. Here we go I thought, but then I was told I lost a pound!!!!! I was very proud! So was my doctor. lol. We then go into the room and check my blood pressure which was good, listened to his heartbeat which was good and then measured by belly. Well, it's measuring 40 weeks! Ahhh! 40 weeks? Are you serious? I knew we were going to have a big baby but I wasn't expecting that number. Well, that was just the start of all the numbers we were about to hear. It was then time to be "checked". Laying on the table, holding Josh's hand I am preparing for the worst. I close my eyes and hold my breath and then it was over! It wasn't bad at all! Yea, it didn't feel good but it was nowhere near what I thought it was going to be! She then told me that I was a centimeter and 1/2 dilated and 70% effaced already. When she said this she said it with almost disbelief. Even the nurse in the room was like "whoa"! She told us he was head down (which is REALLY good news) and then she went to estimate his weight. She did this by feeling around my belly and they say she usually only off by an ounce or two. Now this is not the estimated birth weight this his current weight. She's feels around and then tells us he's about 6 1/2 lbs already! Holy crap I am goibg to have a garantuous baby! I sit up and we start talking about all the info that was just given. She said that she thinks he will come by 38 weeks! I hope so! I am so ready and I don't want to have a 10 pounder. lol. This was very exciting news because this means he might come on his own! I have always thought I wanted to be induced but now thinking about it, the thought of not knowing when he's coming and it could happen anytime is the most exciting thing I have ever experienced!
So, now we are on a mission to get everything done! We are getting closer on his room! His bedding DID come in and I LOVE it but I am going to wait til the room is complete to put pictures up! We have to get our bags ready which is so crazy! We have to put the carseat in the car and clean the house! I am going to be SO freaking busy in the next week plus I have sessions to edit as well! Whew! We are sooo excited though! I honestly cannot think of anything that has been this thrilling! I just pray that everything goes well! And hopefully I will have time to squeeze in some maternity pics before he gets here! You'd think being a photographer, these would be done by now but no we have just been that busy! lol! Ok, I have "talked" long enough. Here are a few pics from the shower!