Pregnancy Update

I had an appointment yesterday and thought I should give an update.  There isn't a lot going on, but no new developments are still news.  I haven't dilated at all and the cervix hasn't thinned.  I am measuring exactly at 37 weeks, my blood pressure was completely normal, and my culture came back negative, so I won't have to take antibiotics she said.  I did however have a weight gain this time around.  Which the last few visits I haven't gained or lost, I stayed the same, so to see a gain wasn't a bad thing.  I am due in exactly two weeks and two days.  They have kept my due date the same - January 23rd.  They also checked to make sure his head was in fact down and it was.  He is in position, its just a matter of when he wants to come.

On related news we have one more shower (a friend one) this coming Saturday, and I feel confident that we will have everything that we need.  If not we will do a little last minute shopping next week.  The nursery is mostly painted.  The base coat is done and Dave plans on painting a tree with a hanging monkey to match the bedding we got (thanks, Jen!).  Its all coming together.  We also finished our last birthing class.  It was a great experience and made us both feel a lot more confident in our abilities to do this.  

I wouldn't mind going to my due date.  I am feeling really good, still sleeping well at night with minor interruptions including the occasional visit to the bathroom, but mostly I get a good 7-8 hours.  I better enjoy that while I can.  : )  I do find it a little harder to get around, and have felt larger lately, but Dave has been a great help in that area.  I did a perfect roll off the couch the other day all on my own and I was so proud.  Dave has also been great getting things straightened and keeping them clean.  Its been a wonderful help and peace of mind not having to do everything myself (thank you, hon!).  I feel fortunate that I have not had a hard time.  I was sick at first but past the first trimester things have been great, so I can't complain.  

We are so excited to meet little Xander, but nervous at the same time.  It will be a huge change and even though we have prepared ourselves as much as possible we are still unsure of what being parents really is all about.  No going back now, though!  He just need to get here and be healthy.