Week 35

This week, we stayed in Boise for a few days. On Labor Day we had a family breakfast and a neighborhood party. It was fun to see my whole family, and have a day filled with good food! I went shopping with my mom to pick up a few last minute essentials. Ben and I went shopping the Saturday before to buy the car seat and stroller. I finally feel like we are close to being ready. (Physically, but maybe not emotionally yet! :) ) We left Boise on Wednesday and FINALLY came home to our place in Rexburg! It feels like such a long time since we were home.

School started on Thursday. I am only taking one class, Nutrition Through the Lifecycle, on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-4:15. I am very unexcited about this class because I know that I will be missing a few class days when Jacob comes, and my teacher is big on attendance. I am sure she will be willing to work with me. I am just happy to only have one class. It feels weird not having anything to do on the other days. I will still keep busy though.

Friday was an exciting day! I had a doctors appointment!!! The first in seven weeks! Jacob is doing just fine. The nurse was trying to find his heartbeat, but he kept wiggling around. She said, "I'd ask if he is active, but I can already tell." His heart rate was 149bpm. My uterus is measuring 36cm, so one cm off of my weekly count. I can tell that Jacob is getting very BIG. :) I talked to the doctor about pediatricians. There is only one office of pediatricians and it is next door to my doctor's office. My doctor also felt my belly and told me that it felt like Jacob was head down and that he would most likely stay that way till he delivers. Well, it only took a little while before his head was not down!!! I have one bouncing baby boy!

On Friday night for our date night, Ben and I decided to put together the Pack and Play bed for Jacob. It is so cute! It fits nicely in our room with just a bit of furniture squishing. I am glad we have a big bedroom. We needed batteries for the pack and play so we ran to the store and bought batteries, diapers and wipes! Huggies mailed me some great coupons, so that is the brand we are using.

On Saturday, I gave Ben a haircut! My very first. Jacob was helpful in collecting all of the falling hair! His haircut turned out really nice. Ben set up Jacob's car seat and put it in the car. There isn't really room for it in the back seat unless we move the passenger seat forward. Which will be fine, because I will probably sit in the back with Jacob anyway. We also went to the temple. Its a neat experience to take Jacob with me. I hope it won't be long after he is born that Ben and I can go back.

Alright... the Belly Picture!
Well folks, its a big belly! And people told me I looked small in the beginning... When I went to WalMart on Friday, a man told me I looked ready to pop! And I think I just about am! Its getting harder and harder to bend over these days. And you can see why!

The big 35 week belly. Does is have to get bigger?

How Big is Jacob?
According to babycenter, my little guy is not so little anymore! lol. He is about as heavy as a honeydew melon which is also a delicious treat I've enjoyed eating this summer! No, I don't want to eat Jacob. :)

Jacob weighs about 5 1/4 lb. and is over 18 in.