37 Week Check-Up

Well, not only am I still completely closed, but Claire's head isn't engaged, so she's floating around and hasn't dropped towards the canal yet. My doctor did say that my belly was nice and firm which is a good sign. While I know these aspects can change in an instant, I'm still guessing Claire will take her time and be an April baby. This gives Andrew and I a few more days/weeks of dinners out, trips to the movie theatre, etc. We'll try to enjoy this while we can.

37 Weeks!...Full Term

I have to admit that I went into freak-out mode this past week. Even after finding out that I was 0 cm dilated on Thursday, I went into overdrive. I had a lot of grading and course prep that I felt needed to get finished before Claire's arrival. I feel like she could come at any point. I've been feeling a lot of pressure in my lower abdomen since my last appointment. She has been so active that I'm convinced she is planning an escape route as we speak. I'm just hoping it's a quick one. I have to grade notebooks and lab exams today and tomorrow, but then I'm pretty set for the next two weeks if she decides to make an early appearance. Of course as soon as I say that, she'll come tomorrow. I actually thought for a moment last night that my water had broken. Really it was just a combination of 80 degree weather, stubbornness toward using the AC when the high on Thursday is supposed to be 48 degrees, and sleeping with a piddle-pad under my fitted sheet. (For those who aren't dog owners, the piddle-pad has a layer of cotton that is backed with a plastic. It's soft, but insulating.) Anyway, no amniotic fluid, just sweat (and not that much, but I don't really know what I'm looking for as a first time mom).

Today's weight = 143 lbs.

36 Week Check-Up...Completely Closed

Since my twin sister was 2 cm at her 36 week appointment, I kind of thought I might progress at the same rate, but I guess not. I am completely closed. No progress at this point, but it will give us something to compare to next week. I'm kind of relieved because there are still quite a few things I feel that I should accomplish before Claire arrives, but I'll be thrilled whenever that time comes. At my appointment I was also tested for strep B which can cause pneumonia in newborns and had some blood-work taken. My blood pressure was 110/65 which is nearly the same as it has been at every appointment and my belly measurement was right on target at 36 cm. Claire was busy practicing her gymnastics floor routine while Dr. LaBarre was listening for her heartbeat.

36 Weeks!

This past week has been eventful; my mom came to visit, we listed and sold our house, and we had another shower for Claire. After Claire's shower, I went online and purchased the majority of items left on our registry, so that we could be prepared for her arrival as soon as possible.

I haven't noticed any physical changes in the last week. I still feel rested and relaxed. We go for our 36 week appointment on Thursday. I'll let you know how that goes.

Today's weight = 142.5 lbs.

SOLD!

Our counter-offer was accepted and the house is SOLD! Hooray!