I had my 35 week check-up today and it went great! My belly is measuring right on track, my blood pressure is good and I gained about 2 lbs, bringing my total weight up to 166.8 lbs I think. Maddie is doing wonderfully too - the doctor found her heartbeat right away and it was nice and strong, measuring in the high 140s.
I also had my first internal exam today to see how my body is progressing. I wasn't expecting anything at this point, but things are starting to happen! I haven't dilated any, but I am 50% effaced! That sounded like a lot to me, but she said that's really normal for this stage of the game. I guess there is a lot of work to do in these last few weeks! Maddie is starting to drop down too and the doctor said she's at a -2 station. She's not fully engaged in my pelvis yet, but she's moving that way! Wahoo!! This was a really fun visit being able to learn all these new things about what is happening with both Maddie and me.
We've been able to get a lot done around the house this last week too, which has been awesome. We have just two more loads of laundry to do and then I think everything will be washed and ready to go! We set-up her little swing last night, put the mobile on her crib and got the lightweight stroller all ready. This weekend David is going to put together the bigger stroller and we're going to get the car seat out and ready. We're definitely keeping busy getting all the little things together, but it's so much fun getting ready for her! It's so strange to think that she's due in just four more weeks!
This next week is going to be a big week for us too. On Wednesday, we are meeting with another pediatrician who was recommended to us. She works in a practice with 2 other doctors and I've heard great things about all of them. Their office is about a mile from our house, so its very convenient for us. On Thursday night we're going to have our car seat bases installed in the cars, so that we are ready to drive Maddie home whenever she arrives! Then on Friday morning I have my 36 week check-up appointment. It'll be interesting to see if my body has changed any more in the next week!
Thank you for all of your continued thoughts and prayers! We are all doing good and are so excited to meet our little one!
Love,
Nile & David
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Oh my my. How close you are!!!! I'm glad to hear that you two are doing all the little stuff now so that you are all set and ready for her whenever she decides to grace us with her presence! I'm so continually thankful that everything is going perfectly and that you and maddie are so healthy! I cant believe it's the 4 week countdown. soooo crazy!! Keep us posted on how this week goes!! SOOOOOO much love for you 3!!
30 days today and tomorrow you will be in the 20s. next week is the last week in february and then it's on to march and the 21st. how time is flying. you two are doing such an awesome job getting prepared for maddie. our thoughts, our love, our prayers, our excitement are with the three of you. mucho love. papa bob
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