hey!!! where are all the baby pics??!!!

36 1/2 Weeks

I had a doctor's appointment today and found out I am already 2 cm dialated, and 50% effaced! I am feeling a few different emotions, mostly giddy, but a little apprehensive as well. I can't believe the time is almost here. I think she'll be early and my doc agree's. But who knows, you can never predict baby's plans! The movements really hurt. I have a hard time driving. And I have been told I have begun "nesting" (attempting to get my "nest" ready for baby). Well, not much longer left, as baby is considered full term at 37 weeks...

35 Weeks-Pictures

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35 Weeks

Only 35 days to go!!! I can't believe my little angel will be here in 5 weeks! Things are progressing as the should. I still pee 8 times a night (apparently my body's infinitely wise way of preparing me for the lack of sleep when the baby arrives). I have started to get Braxton Hicks contractions in the last few days, which are like practice contractions for the big day. My doctor's appointment's will be once a week from now on. Cyndi is coming over today to take pregnancy pictures of me today. I'll post them as soon as I can...

32 1/2 weeks...

All is well with me and baby. I had my last doctor's appointment yesterday, (Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006) and I was told baby is thriving inside me! She is measuring big, approx. 34 weeks, and weighing in at about 5 pounds! Maybe she (yes, they confirmed, it is a girl) will be born earlier than thought. The kicks and punches are quite intense. She is already amusing others as my stomach is constantly moving due to her "aerobic's". I have decided to try to work right up until she is born, partly because I'd like to spend the most time with her after, but also because of a new job I applied for. Well that's all for now. Photo taken at 32 weeks.

26 Weeks

Hey All, (or should I say Emily)
Baby is very active these days. I still can't differentiate between an elbow/knee/foot/hand etc. but it's a really neat experience. We are moving in to a 3 bedroom apartment on the third floor(!) of the building. It will be tough with Baby (and to move, get groceries, etc.) but, at least I'll get some exercise! I just want to start planning the nursery! Grandma has said she'll buy a crib, and the one I found is a four-in-one. It goes from crib, to toddler bed, to day bed, and to a double bed (with a new mattress). Grandma also bought a few more things for Baby including a high chair, swing, and jolly jumper. I went to do my glucose test the other day at 5:45 (which takes an hour and the place closed at 7:00), and the woman said they couldn't accommodate me because they might get busy! I just about started to yell at the woman (gotta love these hormones). So now my results won't get to the doctor before my appointment. Oh well, what can I do. My lower back is starting to hurt more often. I still need to call McKay College as they apparently offer pregnant women 3 free massages. Baby can now hear and recognize voices, breathe in fluid, and open her eyes. She is also sensitive to touch. New pictures to come shortly...

23 1/2 Weeks (About 5 1/2 months)

Things are progressing quite uh, abruptly, I would say. My belly is getting to be fairly large, and I still have 4 months to go! I feel the baby moving everyday. It's indescribable. I have gained more weight than I want to share, but I definately can't hide the fact that there is indeed a baby in there. I was a little insulted when I ordered coffee in a restaurant the other day, and she said she could bring me decaf. I felt lik saying, "actually, skip it, I'll get a beer." But I was nice. I bought a bunch more things at a garage sale that a girl from work gave me first dibs on. And Donnie's sister Sheri gave me 3 large bags of baby/todler clothes. I have my next doctor's appointment on the 5th of September, and then 2 weeks after that I meet the doctor who will deliver my baby, (if all goes to plan, of course). Her name is Dr. Natasha Peyton. I have registered for pre-natal classes, and am just waiting to hear back for the exact date. That's all for now. Check out the new pic!

Here is ME at 18 weeks pregnant