Ladies and Gentleman we have a birthdate!

So we went to the doctor today and set a date for the c-section.  I gained a pound since the last time I was there three weeks ago.  The Dr. measured my belly, and I was measuring small.  He thought this was because the baby might still be breech, so he got us in for an ultrasound to see the baby's position and measure the fluid around the baby.

Much to everyone surprise, baby Regan is head down!  She was moving around quite a bit, but we got some measurements that put her at about 4lbs 10oz.  The ultrasound tech said that she would likely be a little less than 7 pounds.  

The doctor said that everything looked good, and that March 24th would be out surgery date, unless I go into labor before then.  Here is a picture of her cute chubby face from today:

Week 34

This week in our baby bump picture I didn't chop off my face so that I could show off my new "mommy" haircut. On Thursday I lost about 7 inches of hair, and I love it!

The belly is ever-expanding, and baby Regan spends a lot of her time kicking mommy in places that cause pain, such as major organs. I am fairly certain that she is still breech, but we may find out for sure on Wednesday at the Dr's.

This week is also my last week at work, and while I will miss everyone there dearly while I am gone, I am very excited to have some time to rest at home, and get things done that need getting done. The nursery is coming together now, after we organized all of our gifts from the shower. Kevin and I made a trip to Babies R' Us on Friday to use some coupons we had on things we still needed.

Babies R' Us is about the most frustrating place on the planet. Everyone who works there is "strange" in their own special way, you need a hieroglyphics decoder to read the registry print out, and obviously nearly everyone shopping there is either largely pregnant or toting a small child, so you think they should make the isles slightly wider than the normal store!

We were looking for the mobile for the crib, and the sheet said that it was in the store but... Location: Unknown
What? You have it, but you can't tell me where to find it...?

Searching for something in this place makes me want to give up and cry... but we persevered and managed to get everything we came for. A trip to Target followed on Saturday to pick up a few more things and some inevitable essentials like diapers and wipes.

I think we are officially at the point where if she decided to come today, we would be OK. I have her bag packed for the hospital, and put as many things as I can live without in a bag for myself, so I am feeling prepared. I think I will spend the next four weeks cleaning the house, making some small final preparations, and resting. I can't wait!

Week 33 and Baby Shower

This week was so much fun in anticipation of the baby shower on Sunday. Mom and I worked on the favors and the prizes for the games on Wednesday, and everything came together very well!

Willie was in charge of making the cake, and I told her she could do whatever she wanted with the design... boy did she wow us all...

Isn't that amazing!!! Do those letters above the baby look familiar? That's because they are just like the ones hanging on her orange bedroom wall!
We received so many great gifts from everyone, and we are truly blessed to have so many caring friends and family. I'm so happy that so many people are excited about our new addition!
More pictures to come!

New Produce

Week 33 makes me officially 8 months along and I get a New Produce!
"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. "

Week 32

This week has been another relatively uneventful one for us. We are getting the preparation finished for the shower this weekend, getting baskets and favors ready. We went out to Kevin's parents on Sunday morning and went through some baby clothes that they had from Derek. Also, Kevin's mom got a great deal on a cute lamp that we will use in the baby's room.

Work went well this week... I am not as sore as I was last week, but I am finding that things are becoming increasingly harder to do. My official last day of work is Friday, February 27th... let the countdown commence.

As far as I can tell, the baby is still breech... she has been very active this week, kicking and shaking around. She makes my whole belly giggle, and you can watch it move from across the room.

Next update I will post pictures from the shower!

Week 31... a little late

Finally updating for week 31. Nothing too exciting to report this week. We went to the Doctor today, and I have gained 22 pounds so far. Baby is measuring right on track... my belly is 31.5cm (ideally it's 1cm for every week).

We talked about a c-section today. The baby is still breech, but he told me that we have until 36 weeks for her to flip. We may still do a c-section because of my pelvic issues and tail-bone stuff... but that will be decided at the 37 week appointment. He did tell us if we do have surgery it will either be March 23rd or 24th... so those are potential birthdates!

The baby shower is two weeks from this past Sunday! I am so excited because I think once we have all of our "baby stuff" I will start feeling better prepared. Right now I really want to start "nesting" but we are severely lacking important things like... the stroller, crib mattress, etc...

More updates to come!