Week 36 - Last Month

Where did the last month go???  I can't believe my last post was as long ago as it was.  I've thought often about posting but guess just haven't gotten to it.

Eva continues to grow.  At the last ultrasound (Sept 24), she was guesstimated at over 5lbs.  And the tech noted her long arm and leg bones and lots of hair.  We were able to get a great 3D picture this time too. 

She also seems to have developed daily cases of hiccups recently.  And they are always later in the evening.  Just interesting.  Ellie seemed to have hiccups a lot through out the pregnancy.  

And we're in week 4 of non stress tests.  I'm actually not as frustrated by them as I thought I was going to be.  I've gotten in a routine and have used the time to get to know the Birthing Center staff.  I think it'll make my actual laboring time easier because I've spent so much time there leading up to Eva's arrival.  Plus I think I'll be able to administer my own non stress test by the time these are done.  I've gotten pretty good at reading all the charts and numbers.

Braden's been hard at work at Eva's room transformation and is almost done.  It just needs one more coat of paint and then it'll be ready for filling.  It feels like one more step closer to being ready for her arrival.

Speaking of her arrival, I've reached the end of the pregnancy.  She running out of room and continues to contort my belly as she rolls around trying to shift here or there. (At today's doctor appointment, the circumference of my belly was 38cm) I'm also physically slowing down and crave sleep all the time.  I also find myself spending a lot of time mentally preparing for our special day.  And think to myself how grateful I might be if she decides to come early.

We also got back her maternity pictures.  Here are just a few that make us smile.