40 Weeks

So, my due date came and went with no sign of her. I did have my NST on Monday and we both are healthy. In fact, she slept for the entire test despite the doctors attempts to wake her up. Which included banging two spoons together on my belly (very weird) and having me down a coke in about 2 seconds. Of course she woke up the minute we got in the car. I go back to have another NST tomorrow (12/31) and set my induction date. The doctor would really like for her to come out herself, but at this point we might have to go in and get her.

39 Weeks

There are really no updates this week. I go back to the doctor next week for a NST (non-stress test) which is normal for anyone that goes past their due date. I still feel good and just semi-patiently waiting for her to get here.

38 Weeks

I can't believe there is only 2 weeks left! She is fully developed now and the doctor says she probably weighs in between 6 and 7 lbs. Her head is down, but still no dilation or effacement, which really doesn't mean much. I think she is starting to "drop" but it is hard to tell from this angle. The swelling is seriously starting to kick in! What used to be my legs now look like stuffed sausages!! We still have a couple of things to do before she gets here, but for the most part we are ready!

37 Weeks

Everything went good at this weeks appointment. My iron is still low, but I am taking supplements and eating a more iron-rich diet. She still "pushes" around a lot in there, but no contractions or signs of labor yet. I am feeling good and anxiously awaiting her arrival!

And her name is.......

Kinley Reese Donaldson

36 Weeks

At this point, I start going to the doctor every week. This week is the first time they check to see if I am dilated and if the baby has dropped. And....she is still high and I am not dilated at all! That can change pretty quickly so, it's not a big deal. However, I am starting to think she may not come early.

Thanksgiving was really good this year, as usual. Glenda came in town and Lenny and Berlyn came over for dinner. The food was awesome and we have enough leftovers to last us through the week!

35 Weeks

With only 5 weeks left, I am getting pretty nervous. More about WHERE I will go into labor than anything else... We went and toured the hospital this weekend with the Carmichaels. It is really nice, but of course they will be doing construction to the Women's center starting Dec 9th and the parking and entry will be totally different. With Trey's parking anxiety, this may pose a small problem come delivery day :) Other than that everything is still good. My belly is getting HUGE and I feel her move all the time. Now it is more of a push instead of a kick!