Week 36

Well, to start off the week, I woke up on Sunday morning this week and realized something about pregnant women. Their stomachs are not just round all the time. I'm not sure how Jacob was laying, but I had a mountain on one side of my stomach, while the other end was flat. It surprised me! Guess he's just getting cozy.

Grandpa and Grandma Wilcox (AKA my parents) visited us on Monday. We went out to a Mexican restaurant and had a mini celebration for my birthday the next morning. They were on their way to Utah and brought me some things I had left at their house. It was fun having them stay with us.

This week, I decided that I still wanted to make Jacob a baby blanket. I spent a few hours at the store picking out the fabric. I found a simple, easy to make blanket. The fabric I picked is of course BASEBALL and stripes. I think it will turn out super cute and soft! I'm using minke fabric, if you have ever heard of it. The blanket was Ben approved for sure. I also bought some extra fabric to make these snuggle blankets. They are only 18x22, or "fat square" sized. I started to make one when my sewing machine sounded funny. I decided to give it a break. I cleaned it out, hoping that it would improve. I haven't sewn on it yet, so hopefully it isn't out of order now that I want to make a blanket.

Also this week, I washed all of the bedding for the pack and play. It is set up and ready to rock and roll.

Ben and I went shopping for rockers/gliders this week. We looked at one at Kmart and one at WalMart. It is my birthday present! I think I'm still supposed to act surprised. : )

This week at my doctor's appointment, Jacob's heart rate was 148bpm, which is consistent with 149bpm last week. His heart sounds nice and strong! I measured 36.5 cm, but I'm not sure if the nurse was very accurate, seeing that I was 36cm last week. Oh well! Now to announce to the world, I weigh 174 lb. You can do the math and find out my pre-pregnancy weight because I've gained 34lbs for this pregnancy. I'm happy with that! The doctor felt my belly and announced that Jacob is head down. This time I think he is there to stay. He has felt head down for the last few days. I know this because his head is resting on my bladder! It sure feels funny. lol. Also, this week I discussed with my doctor the protocol for when I go into labor. At least I know where to go and who to call no matter what time of day it is. I also asked what my chances are of having a cesarean with the way my pregnancy has been going, and he said in my case there is a 13% chance. That seems low to me. I'll still be reading up on it, just in case! To finish off my visit, I had to do a group B strep test (most awkward) and have a flu shot. The flu shot made me feel under the weather for a while, but I'm feeling a little better.

NEWS FLASH:
I finally got a hold of the hospital's birthing class center. Its too late to take their 5 week course (Because I only have 4 weeks) So I will try and make it to their Saturday class which lasts all day from 9 am-5pm. And guess what day it is.... OCTOBER 10th! We will try and make it if we can. But before the class I still want to try and do a hospital tour and fill out a birthing plan. It's part of the class, but I'm not taking any risks. All has been quiet on the western front... I haven't felt any Braxton Hicks yet, but you just never know!

How Big is My Baby Jacob?
Well, have you ever heard of a crenshaw melon? I haven't! I guess that is how much he should be weighing. He's supposed to be gaining weight at the rate of 1 oz/day.

Jacob could weigh about 6 lbs, and is 18 1/2 in.

He has been active and happy! Ben and I can't believe we have only four weeks left till we get to meet our little one. On Saturday, I held a friend's baby boy who was only two weeks old. I couldn't believe how cute and little they are when they come. (And how much they sleep! lol.) It was fun and crazy to think that I will have a little boy just like that in a few weeks! I feel so lucky and so blessed to have had an uneventful pregnancy. Look out world, Jacob Joseph is coming soon!

And a belly picture?
Well, I haven't taken one yet, but I will post one!