36 weeks

 

I can't believe we are less than 4 weeks away from Carter's arrival!!  We started back up with our Childbirth classes at Arrowhead Hospital where we will be delivering.  The classes are informative, but more reiterating what we've already read about...but it is helping to sink in all the information.  We also are officially driving around with a car seat- HA!

   

 I started having contractions this week which is a good sign that my body is getting ready.  The doctor also confirmed this week that I am 50% effaced- not dilated yet, but since I am effacing there is progress!  By the way...no one warned me (or Anthony) about these exams.  I won't get into details here, but OUCH!!

   

I have been a little more tired lately, but we are still finding time to get some family hikes in.  Last week we took the doggies out twice for 3 mile hikes and they did awesome!  Sadie and I like to take naps after our hike, but at least we are staying active. :) 

 Carter has had some days where I think he is having a wild party in there!  He is moving so much it is uncomfortable at times, but then he tires himself out and rests the next day so I get a little break.  I have also noticed that I can't be on my feet for very long or they start to look like marshmallows.  Our company had our National Sales Meeting last weekend, so I was on my feet more than normal and had to be dressed up for some of the events- thanks to the gift cards to Destination Maternity I received on my birthday, I got a really cute purple dress for our Awards Banquet.  Clothes are already a struggle when you are pregnant, so dressing up is a pain- it was nice to feel good in what I was wearing.

As the big day is approaching we are getting excited and hoping the labor goes smoothly.  Once we are sure it is the real deal, you’ll be hearing from us!  Love you all and thank you for all your support!!

P.S.  Green Tea Lattes are my new favorite treat...I wish I would have discovered them 8 months ago!!