36 Weeks!

We made it another week! Yayyyy! I went to the doctor yesterday and he said that I am still 2 cm dilated, and about 50 percent effaced. He thinks that I will make it until next week as long as I keep resting and taking it easy. The doctor said he would induce me at 39 weeks, but he said he thinks I will go naturally before then! I am feeling ready for Lillie to arrive, and have finished up pretty much everything on my "before she comes" to-do list. This Saturday we are attending our Childbirth Education class, so I am hoping to make it at least past this Saturday so that Chris and I have somewhat of an idea of what to expect during labor. Everyday we get more and more anxious to meet our little girl, it's only a matter of time now! :)

35 Weeks!

Holy cow!! Only 5 weeks to go... or so I thought! After an exciting visit to the doctor yesterday for my 35 week appointment, I found out that I am already 2 cm dilated! My doctor told me that I should be taking it easy, and no more work for me. He estimated that Lillie is just under 5 pounds, and he wants her to make it to at least 6 pounds before I deliver. I was never told what percentage effaced I was, but the doctor said that Lillie could come anytime within this week up to three weeks from now. He also said that I am DEFINITELY not making it to my due date! (October 23) 

After hearing this exciting news, Chris and I can't wait to meet our little girl! We are working hard on all of the final touches of preparing for Lillie's arrival. Thanks to the help of all of our friends and family, we are a little less stressed! Last night we assembled the stroller, mastered the art of swaddling, and packed the diaper bag. A few nights ago we also assembled the crib (pictures of the nursery coming soon.) Parenthood here we come!! :)

34 Weeks!

Well, it sure has been awhile since I posted anything on here! From now on I will update more frequently. 

A few updates: 

Chris and I moved in together in our new apartment about a month and a half ago and are absolutely loving it! Lillie's nursery is well on its way, my mom and I are going to go get the crib this evening. I'll post some pictures of the nursery soon, it's theme is pink (no surprise there) and everything is really coming together well! :) 

At 34 weeks, Lillie is now head down and approximately 5 and 1/2 pounds, and about 12 1/2 inches, crown to rump length. She's kicking up a storm, and she loves to stick her feet in my rib cage. It's so amazing to look at my tummy and see her moving from the outside! Only 6 weeks left! Chris and I are getting so anxious and excited for her arrival. We placed a bet last evening on the day we think she will be born (loser takes the other out to dinner!) Chris' guess is October 11th, mine is October 16th. Even though I hope my guess is right, I definitely wouldn't mind if she came on the 11th, I am already feeling like I'm about to pop!