The nursery

Week 40 / Due date

Well, today's Emma's due date and she's still not here. Wendy's started to feel a lot of pressure and discomfort in her lower abdomen and some Braxton Hicks contractions Saturday night. It's difficult for her to sit and stand up and the baby seems to have dropped. As of Monday the 17th, she is 2 cm dilated and 70% effaced. If Emma doesn't come by Monday the 24th, Wendy will have to go to El Camino to be induced, let's pray this doesn't happen!

Does it look like she's dropped?

Week 38

We heard of 7 more pregnancies these past two weeks! We're so excited for more playmates for Emma. =D

Latest stats:
38 weeks pregnant
40" waist
35lbs gained
Baby should be about 6.8lbs and 19.5" long

The moving mound

Note: I am not moving, this is all Baby

Week 37

Baby is considered full term!

Week 36

A month or so to go! The doctor says it's impossible to know when the baby will come, just that she'll come anytime between now and the next five weeks. Baby is head down and looking good, she will probably be close to 7lbs when she's born. If she is born this week she'll still be considered a preemie but if if she's born anytime after 7/27 she'll be considered full term.

Aidan and I have now completed all our classes: preparing for childbirth, infant care, and breastfeeding. We're feeling better about what to expect and hope it'll be enough for now.

Baby should be 18.5 inches long and almost 6lbs, gaining an ounce a day. Wendy has gained 32lbs and has a 39" waist.

We took pictures of our family as we currently stand:

Week 31

Baby is now about 16 inches long and weighs about 3.3 lbs. Wendy weighs 128 lbs and has gained 28 lbs so far. She can no longer wear her regular clothes but is enjoying her maternity clothes.

The pregnancy is still going great, thank God, with few pregnancy symptoms. Wendy's biggest difficulty is reaching her feet and maneuvering the big belly.