31 weeks, 6 days: It's a real baby!

I had an ultrasound today to check growth. Baby looks great -- weighing about 4 pounds 3 ounces (57th percentile) and head down. And I got a special treat -- 3-D pictures! He's the spitting image of his daddy, Uncle Brian, and cousin Hayden. The first pic is a profile, with his left upper arm and right knee. The second is his face, partially obscured by his leg, and his left hand.

31 weeks, 3 days: Happy Valentine's Day!

We had a belated Valentine's date tonight and took the opportunity to snap another picture of me in the red dress I wore Christmas Eve, almost two months ago. I actually expected the difference to look even bigger than it does!

I have six more weeks of school, with lots of grading to do during that period.  But we continue to make good progress on the baby to-do list.  We have almost all the necessary supplies ... except a comfy place for him to sleep!  But I'll take care of that -- a cradle in our room -- this week.  My sweet students threw me a shower last weekend, where we got more wonderful books and other goodies.  Hopefully I'll get the pics soon!

We have an ultrasound scheduled this week to check his growth.  I am certain it will confirm that he is still breech.  If you're into such things, please visualize him flipping over and getting comfortable head down for the duration!

29 weeks, 3 days: Belly pic

29 weeks, 2 days: No news is good news

But I thought some of you might want an update anyway!  I had my regular midwife visit yesterday, and everything looks great: blood pressure is outstanding, baby is growing appropriately.  Otherwise, I am experiencing the normal aches and pains of pregnancy: back pain, reduced lung capacity, and Braxton-Hicks when I am dehydrated.  But Brent is staying on top of my water consumption, and I am exploring various sleeping positions to get me through the night.  I have now graduated to every-two-weeks midwife appointments, and we've started childbirth class.  I am done teaching eight weeks from today; knock on wood that we make it!

We're overdue for a belly pic.  We'll get one up soon.  Although the belly is impressive, I am still managing not to look like a Macy's parade balloon.  I'll take it!