Monday, December 01, 2008

36 Week Checkup...

I originally had an appt today at 11:15am, but I got a call that the dr wouldn't be in. They wanted to reschedule me for later in the week....the lady was nice, so I explained to her that I was 36 weeks pregnant and had actually already shaved my legs JUST for this appt, so she said I could come in today at 3:15pm today.

So, I got there and got back pretty quickly. To my surprise, I only gained a pound and a half in the past 2 weeks!!! I was SUPER excited for several reasons....1. Thanksgiving was this past week. 2. I had just eaten lunch and figured the scale would be up from that. 3. Today is a VERY cold day and I had plenty of layers on to keep me warm. However, just 1.5 pounds!

Anyway, Dr. B came in and checked me. I am 1 cm dialated and 20% effaced. She said 12/29 will be the date, but they can't officially call and book it til 12/15 because the hospital won't book it before then. I have an appt on that day so I will be SURE to remind them to book it.

Let's see.....still no name, nursery is coming along and I hope to post pics soon, and after the scare last week, I have packed my bag and baby's bag so if I were to have the baby sooner I will be okay.

Dr. B will be out of town from Dec 19th-26th, so I would rather the baby NOT come during those times, but if he does, I will be okay too. I just love Dr. B and would RATHER have her deliver me over some others in her practice.

Anyway, I guess that's it for now. I am very glad that I am starting to make progress and there is light at the end of the tunnel.

7 comments:

Jennifer said...

Look Lady! I shaved my legs! That is so funny! I have an appointment on the 15th, too. I think I already to told you that. Hope she doesn't have another emergency.

The Duff Family said...

You are so funny. Mary really messed me up coming 8 weeks early because I had not shaved my legs because my next appointment wasn't for another week. You are also doing better than me. I kept meaning to pack my bag, but never did.

April S. said...

Jenn D.-as Cindy B. wisely told me, I doubt the dr was noticing if I shaved my legs or not....however, I still thinks she notices! I can't imagine how much trouble I would have been in had the baby come at 32 weeks!

Nicole said...

Believe me...that light at the end of the tunnel will be here before you know it! Then you won't know where the time went!!!!! Not much longer:) That's exciting!

April S. said...

Nicole-I am already wondering where time has gone...lol...I mean I FEEL like I am 36 weeks pregnant, but I can't believe I have been pregnant for 36 weeks (hopefully that makes sense).

I am going to try to enjoy these last weeks and get the rest of the things that need to be done around the house completed. If he comes early, great, but I think he won't come til the 29th really and that's okay too.

Jennifer C said...

Hilarious that the leg shaving got you in anyway!! :)

Just think...already 1 cm, only 9 to go!! So Exciting!
Can't wait to see the nursery pics and to hear his name!

Amanda said...

So funny about shaving! And how exciting to be making progress! The 29th will be here before you know it. I can't believe you don't have a name yet!! Who would wait this long to come up with a name?? LoL!!