38 Week Update

Mom and dad just left the two of the three doctor's appointments mom had this week. The news we got was a little mixed but overall really good. Mom is 1 centimeter dilated and 70% effaced. Based on the ultrasound I have reached optimal positioning for delivery. I am in the left occiput anterior (LOA) position, which is just a fancy way to say I’m in the optimal position for birthing. The mixed part is Dr Johnson told mom that if I don’t come by next Friday, they will set a date for induction. Mom is not fond of the idea, but will do what she has to, to get me here safely. Mom is determined to get me here naturally so she is stepping up her exercise routine. She has even made exercise dates, so that she can have some moral support. Look out world here I come.

37 Week Update

So we are here. Full term. Yeah well I think I've changed my mind about wanting to come out. Last Wednesday I had mom thinking it might be time - now, nothing. I have reconsidered, and it seems a bit noisy out there. Doc Johnson told mom and dad he didn't think I will hold on until my due date. He doesn't know me very well. I have found a new spot in mom's tummy and I am right fine in here. Besides dad wants me to put on a little more weight before I come out.
This weekend has been "interesting". Friday mom got her hair braided, and the rest of the weekend she has been an emotional wreck. I think these pregnancy hormones have her all whacked out. Oh and mom and dad bought a new sofa and love seat because dad was tired of the back aches the old one was giving him. It's still black leather just a lot firmer. Mom really likes it. Or maybe it's her hormones making giddy over it.
Well I'll keep you all posted on my impending arrivial. Until next time, tootles.

Pictures from my room

My Bed

My coming home outfit

Kicking Mom

It's very subtle but if you look carefully you can see me kick mom about 7 times in this 29 sec clip.

36 Week Update

I am almost full term and want out. I am kicking and punching like never before. Even dad who can never seem to feel what’s going on inside mom’s belly felt me. Mommy has been having contractions; one sometimes two a day. Plus those nasty Braxton Hicks are getting worse, and more frequent. We did manage to have some fun in the midst of all this. Our friend had a party. We got to hang out with other people, play some games, and even watch most of the all-star basketball game. Mom really enjoyed the company.

Oh, oh, oh, mom got two unexpected gifts this week. Dad bought mom a pair of hoop earrings, and her father sent her a Betty Boop bracelet and watch set. Go mom. Just when she was starting to think she was only here to carry me around. Whew, did they come through just in time.

We go for our hospital tour this week, so mom and dad will know where everything is. There should be no excuses when the time comes. Even if I do decide to come a tinsy bit early.

Alright people, it’s time for me to say farewell. Next weeks updates will include ultrasound results, and feedback form Dr. Johnson. Tootles.

35 Week Update

Five more weeks to go, and looks like I’m finally ready. Mom went to see Doctor Johnson today. I am head down in a Right Occiput Anterior position. Not the optimal fetal position - but pretty darn close. He says I’m doing fine. He also says mom is fine, even though she does not really feel like it. She has been fighting off a cold, and wondering why she’s started having contractions already. She’s not having a lot, just one a day, but boy do they put her out. Apparently I’m not being very kind to mom, because she has gone back to throwing up, having major headaches, and sustaining herself on watermelon. Well let’s just wait and see how this turns out. I’ll be in touch.

Oh yeah. Diana, from mom's job threw her an awesome work shower. Mom and dad scored some really cool gifts for me, including a rocking video baby monitor.

34 Week Update

So we meet again. I have re-entered my extremely lazy phase. Occasionally I will I bump, kick, or squiggle, but for the most part I'm in mom's belly vegging out. Mom says she's torn, she doesn't know whether she feels better when I'm moving around or when I'm kicking it. Personally I'm a laid back kinda guy, and I'm not much up for causing a lot of commotion. But I try to appease mom and give her a little giggle here and there so she wont worry too much.

Well supposedly I have six weeks of incubation left, but we'll see about that. I'm not sure I want to come out. I know mom and dad are ready to see me, but I have gotten used to my surroundings. I mean what more can a guy ask for. Free food, roof over your head, and not a care in the world. If I come out what do I have to look forward to. I don't know . . . but I mean really, can it be better than this. Besides, from what I hear, dad hasn't put up my bed yet, and mom still has stuff of mine to put away. But they have time.

Well until next week . . . tootles. BTW - did you catch that game, that was a cliffhanger.