36 weeks 1 day - 2nd Ultrasound!

Countdown: T - 3 weeks 6 days!

I had my weekly check-up and my second ultrasound yesterday afternoon. There really wasn't too much to see since Christopher is so much bigger now. We didn't get any pictures but we did get another video tape. We found out that he's head down and face down, so is preparing to make his arrival! Also, the ultrasound estimated his weight to be 6 lbs 5 oz, but that's only an estimate. I asked the doctor about my chances of having a c-section. He said that they're typically about 25%, but the longer that the baby stays really high, which is where he is now, and the longer it takes my uterus to thin, the higher my chances. He said that it's still too early to decide on that right now, though.

Here are this week's stats from the check-up:

Blood Pressure: 112/64
Weight: NO GAIN! Still at a total of 37.5 lbs.
Urine: Good
Christopher's Heart Rate: 140 bpm according to the ultrasound
Stomach measurement: 37 cm (down 2 cm from last week, which is most likely a result of the baby's position)
Results from Strep-B test: Negative, so won't need antibiotics during labor/delivery

My next appointment is next Thursday (December 1) for a weekly check-up.

The doctor has given me the go-ahead to travel to West Tennessee for Thanksgiving, so we're leaving this evening to go see Shad's grandparents. We're going to spend tonight and come home tomorrow evening. I'm hoping to be able to put up Christmas decorations on Friday. I don't ever get out to go shopping on that day and I'm SURE not going to start this year!!! I'm just hoping that I won't be too worn out from traveling to decorate. It might just have to take me all weekend.

Well, it looks as if the interior decorator can help us anytime after December 1. I want so much to have the consultation on Friday, December 2, but that's mine and Shad's 5th wedding anniversary. I don't know that we have any plans yet, but I'm sure we'll do a little something, even if it's just to go out to eat. Saturday, December 3 is my company Christmas party. The boss is treating us to a nice, fancy dinner and putting us all up in a nice hotel for the night. So, I don't know when exactly we'll get going on this nursery. I just hope Christopher doesn't decide to come before it's finished!

Symptoms: Okay...I've had a few uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms pop up in the last few weeks. My feet constantly stay swollen now. It's so bad that I skipped church a couple of weeks ago because I didn't have any dress shoes to wear! I ended up borrowing a few pairs from my mom to get me through the next month or so. I've also been dealing with MUCH more heartburn AND acid indigestion. YUCK! I don't think I've gone a day without popping at least 2 Tums in the last week or so. Ugh! I'm finally at the point where I can't wait until this is all over with! Plus, I'm excited to meet Christopher!