A small step in the right direction...

Well I just got back from the doctor! Everything is still fine - Thanksgiving did a number on my weight, but oh well! I even took off my shoes this time! haha!

She checked me and I am a fingertip dilated and Carter's head is engaged in my pelvis, so it's not major progress, but at least things are starting to happen. She gave me some tips on how to get things going, so I will try those and see what happens at my next appointment on Monday.

The most exciting thing about my appointment though is that my doctor told me that she is pregnant! She has been trying for YEARS and had even gotten used to the idea that she was not going to be able to have children, and now she is pregnant with TWINS! I am so excited for her! She is only 5 weeks, so it is still very early and she is being cautiously optimistic, so if y'all could keep her and her little babies in your prayers, I know she would appreciate it. I couldn't imagine wanting to be pregnant so bad and having to deal with pregnant people every day.

36 weeks! Holy Cow!

Where has the time gone?!? I cannot believe that I am in the month that Carter will be born. It just seems unreal! I am still feeling okay - not fabulous, but what else can you expect from a 9 months pregnant person? I am having pretty consistent contractions, so my body is definitely gearing up for delivery.

The word "slow" probably describes my movements here lately. It is a workout just getting out of bed in the morning, and when I bend down to pick something up, I usually have to catch my breath when I get back up (isn't that sad!?!). Carter is still wiggling in my belly which I am thankful for - whoever said that the baby slows his movements the closer to term I get LIED! I'm just glad to know that he is doing okay in there.

We still have a few things to do/buy before baby gets here, which I hope to do sometime this week/weekend. My bags are halfway packed for the hospital and most of Carter's things are washed and put away!

Something inside of me decided that I needed to clean the baseboards in our house at 7:30 this morning. Maybe this is what nesting is? I have no idea - but I have clean baseboards now!

Oh yeah - here is my 36 week belly pic:

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Yesterday was so busy, I didn't have a chance to check in for my 35 week update. Really, there isn't much to say. I am still pregnant. According to my research, all of Carter's organs are now formed and functioning, and now he is just going to be putting on weight.

My appointment yesterday was not nearly as informative as I had hoped. I didn't get to see my normal doctor, so I didn't get checked. She felt around and said that the baby's head is "really low"...so at least he is moving in the right direction. His heart is still in the 140s which is great and my blood pressure and weight are still "perfect"!

Today will be spent running around between 3 different families for Thanksgiving meals - can't really complain about that! We have SO much to be thankful for - God has blessed me with a pretty easy and healthy pregnancy AND of course the sweetest little boy. We can't wait to meet him!

My next appointment is Thursday, so maybe I will have some sort of progress report by then. I'm going to try my best to get my bags packed for the hospital this week...we'll see how that goes.

Craving

I really really really need one of these:

Okay, so maybe not need - but want in a BAD way. I'm afraid I'm going to break down REAL soon and give Carter his first taste of a Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Twist. The jolt just might make him kick one of my ribs straight through my flesh...but oh it will be worth it.

Exciting news!

My doctor's appointment went well this morning. Blood pressure is still good and I gained 2 pounds (boo hiss) but I blame that on my shoes that easily weigh half a pound! :) I'm taking them off next time!

Carter's heart was just beating away! The doctor felt around and he is low, head down, and locked into position in my pelvis! With that and my frequent contractions, she thinks he will be making an early arrival. She discussed with me the days that she is on call around Christmas and is willing to induce me on December 26th if he isn't already here. Something for me and Corbin to think about. If I am 3 centimeters dilated on Wednesday (my next appointment) she said that he will more than likely be here before Christmas. So only time will tell!

I also asked her about how big she thinks he will be and her guess was "average", which is around 7 pounds...so some of you may have lucked out in the baby pool. I just want to take a moment to thank my Aunt Debra for her weight guess - 6 lbs. 3 oz. - Oh bless your heart, I hope you're right!

34 weeks!

I made it another week! I must admit that I am probably moaning and groaning a bit more when I move, but I am thankfully still sleeping well at night! I feel pretty good. Definitely ready to be un-pregnant, but we also still have stuff to do before Carter arrives, so I guess I can tough it out a few more weeks!

Here is my 34 week belly pic - I almost cropped out my face because I am looking ROUGH.

I feel a lot bigger than everyone seems to think that I am, but I guess I don't look too super pregnant.

I had my church baby shower last night and it was great! My friend Andi did the devotion (her daughter Kendall was our flower girl) and did a fabulous job. She is a great mom (of four gorgeous kids), so they definitely picked a good person to give me some advice! I got TONS of clothes..I mean tons. Here is what our nice and clean nursery looked like after I tried to organize the stuff this morning:


That big stack of clothes to the left is my 0-3 month size stuff. So - if any of y'all are looking to get Carter an outfit for one reason or another, feel free to get something in the 6 or 9 month range (and remember it will be SUMMER then!). Now I have to get my laundry done - I am actually excited about that!

I also wanted to share a few gifts that were made by some wonderfully talented ladies at church:

Aren't they precious?!?

Corbin's mom and dad also gave us some very special things, but I will post about that later!

We really are super blessed to have a great church family who really went above and beyond to shower us and Carter with sooo much! I have A LOT of thank you notes to write!

Baby's first outfit!

Carter will be one stinkin cute baby, this I know, but he will also have a stinkin cute outfit to wear home from the hospital. Take a look:

If you cannot see it real good, click on the picture and it should zoom in for you. I was happy with just the pants and the sweater, but Corbin insisted that he had a matching onesie AND socks and shoes! We already have shoes and socks, but my sweet husband wants nothing but the best for his boy. How cute are these?


Of course we had to go with the brand Carter's for this outfit! (and because it was buy one get one 50% off) I wish the pictures could show you some sort of scale so you can see how TINY everything is! I don't have many newborn size clothes, so next to the 3 month outfits these things are just precious!

I can't wait until I am posting pictures of him IN this outfit!