37 Week Appt

Chloie and I just got back form the Dr. Normal OB Visit. She checked me and said i was dilated to a 1. Told me to go home and do some walking if i feel like it. We scheduled the c-section for the April 30th if she doesn't come by then. We were trying for May 1st but the hospital is already booked up that day. So By next Thursday Miss Claire will be here!

37 Weeks

37 weeks down, 3 weeks left! (I'm hoping for less!!) She's full term now! Woohoo!! Now you can come anytime Claire! Mommy and daddy are anxiously awaiting to meet you!!!

Symptoms: Contractions off and on, nothing regular though, come on get regular!! Nesting
Still having all the typical/normal pre/early labor symptoms too

Cravings:Pineapples

Thirty-seven weeks
* She is official full term now but can still benefit from extra days in the womb.
* Your baby continues to practice breathing movements. Isn't it amazing how she can breathe "under water?"
* Grasp is firm now. It won't be long until you'll feel that strong little fist confidently grasping your finger (or tightly clenching your hair)!
* A few weeks ago, your baby would move her eyes toward light. Now she turns towards light outside the uterus.
* " As the uterine wall stretches and thins allowing more light to permeate, she develops definite daily activity cycles. You will want to be sure to establish good patterns yourself at this time, thus encouraging them in your child. Ever heard of a baby getting her days/nights mixed up? Now's the time to try to avoid that!
* This week, the average size is about 6.3 pounds (2859gm) now and 19.1 inches (48.6cm) length. (average size about the size of a Swiss Chard)

Bath time

I was so excited yesterday to finally find Miss Claire a bath tub! For the last few weeks every time i go to Wal-Mart, Target or Babies r Us they have been out of the type of bath tub I'm looking for. Yesterday Chloie and i made a quick trip to Wal-Mart and decided to see if they had any in stock. We finally found one!

I had one almost just like this with Chloie and loved it so i was determined to find another!
Just had to share Claire's new tub!

36 weeks

I'm 9 months!!!! I'm so anxious, excited & nervous!

Symptoms: Restlessness, fatigue, major heartburn still , unable to sleep/get comfy, thirstiness, false labor off and on, stretching pains, leg cramps, back pain and hip pain.

Cravings: Pineapple, Chocolate, Orange Juice


Claire: Is def. a mover. She loves moving like crazy person! I swear she's trying to let herself out. She's like superman, ya know how he extends his arms and flies through things? Well this lil baby does that with his feet through my ribs/side/belly. Sometimes it hurts! She's a lil strong one. Wonder if her personality outside of the womb will be similar to now...a mover, a hiccup-per.

Thirty Six Weeks


*Your baby is almost ready and most likely, so are you! The only organ still to mature is the lungs. While certainly you are both growing anxious to meet, remember that each day (up to 42 weeks), that your little one stays within your womb will multiply his chances to breathe on his own.
*If he hasn't already, this week your baby may drop into the birth canal. While breathing for mom becomes easier, walking may be the exact opposite! If he's not your first baby, this "lightening" may not occur until right before labor.
*Fat is dimpling your baby's elbows and knees, and forming creases in the neck and wrists.
*His skin is growing smooth and, shall we say it, "baby" soft.
*His gums are very rigid. It won't be many months before you'll see his teeth.
*He has a fully developed pair of kidneys and his liver has begun processing some waste products.
*Your child's average size is now 18.66 inches (47.4cm) and 5.78 pounds (2622 g). Between now and birth he will gain about an ounce a day! He's about the size of a crenshaw melon:

Back from the dr

I'm back from the dr. First was the ultrasound to check Claire's weight and position. She is still head down and in position and weighs 5lbs 14oz so almost 6lbs! I'm not dilated. We are scheduling a c-section for May 1st incase i do not go into labor. So 2 more weeks left i can't believe it!

Nursery

Here are a few pics of the nursery!

35wks 2 days

Easter Egg Belly

Cory & Chloie decided to paint my belly like an Easter egg yesterday!

35 weeks

I'm 35 weeks today! 35 days left, more or less we'll see. Hoping for less ;) I'm dying to meet this lil girl.

Cravings: Pineapple, Strawberries and Grapes

Symptoms: MAJOR heartburn still (can't wait for her to be here so it will disappear), constant peeing, thirstiness, false contractions, braxton hicks contractions, tiredness.

Thirty Five Weeks:
*The average baby weighs almost five and a half pounds now.
*Most babies born now will survive and without many long-term problems.
*Fat accumulations plumps up the arms and legs this week. These layers of fat will help her regulate her body temperature. They also provide those cute little dimples on elbows and knees!
*Her hearing is fully developed, so be sure to talk to your daughter.
*It's getting crowded! Your baby is now taking up most of the uterus and you may even feel like your chest has run out of room! Soon enough though, baby will move down and you'll be able to breathe easily again (just not walk so easily!)
*Your baby is about 18.2 inches (46.2cm) long and weighs 5.3 pounds (2383gm). About the size/weight of a honeydew

Back from the dr

Cory got to come with me to my ob checkup today. We discussed the pros and cons of doing a VBAC. Since i had a c-section w/Chloie Dr Sullivan can not induce me but if i go into labor will let me try to continue labor and have Claire. She did check me today and told me my cervix is softening. She thinks i may go into labor. I am now starting to go weekly now. Next week we will do an ultrasound and make sure what position Miss Claire is in and to see how much she weighs. We will also schedule a c-section for May 1st incase i do not go into labor by then. She thinks i do have a good chance going into labor and having a VBAC so we will see!

More Maternity Pics

If you want to see more maternity pics you may check them out at : http://clairemadisonchesser.shutterfly.com/

34 Weeks ~

34 weeks done and 6 left! It seems like just yesterday we found out we're expecting.

Symptoms: Major heartburn, frequent peeing, hungry more often but for small meals, super tired but can't sleep, starting to nest again, back/hip/rib pain

Cravings: Pineapples

Left to do: Finish nursery, pack bags for hospital

8th Month
Baby’s senses are continuing to improve -- when light peeks in through your (extremely) stretched belly, those tiny eyelids and irises blink and dilate. And, baby can now recognize and react to simple songs… time to start practicing your lullabies! Growth (at least inside your womb) is starting to slow, and you may notice baby descend into your pelvis at the end of this month.

Thirty four weeks


* Your baby acts completely like a newborn, with her eyes opened when awake and closed when sleeping. You may also find her settling into more of a routine for sleeping & awake times.
* She has learned to blink. She can also see more clearly when there is a bright light on your stomach and probably has the outline of all your organs memorized!
* Antibodies from your blood are being transferred to her. These immunities continue to build until birth. Then breast milk will add even more protection against disease.
* Your baby may have already turned to a head-down position in preparation for birth. If she is your first baby, he may be settling into the pelvis with his head pressing against your cervix.
* Fingernails have reached the end of the fingertips now. She may scratch her face even before she is born!
* Your little one's length is about 17.7 inches (45cm) and weight is 4.7 pounds (2146 g) about the size of a cantalope.

Your baby has bulked up like the average cantaloupe -- to about 4 3/4 pounds. (Length: almost 18 inches, head to heel.)