I can't believe I am just 18 short days away from the last possible day the baby will arrive.  It is entirely possible that I will go onto labor before my scheduled cesarean date so I need to start thinking about packing bags and getting ready. I am full-term as of this Saturday so it could truly be any time now! I need your help though because, unlike in the past, my mind is not functioning on … [Read more...]

I had my 35 week appointment today and, as promised, I am going to  do my best to keep you all updated these last few weeks.  So, here are the highlights... Jemma is head down but there was a moment of wonder.  Apparently my little girl likes to stick her butt out because the doc thought it might be a head up by my ribs since it was so round.  ha! Jemma has a beautiful heartbeat and looks … [Read more...]

I looked back and the last time I gave you all an update was on August 4th.  So, despite the fact that I have other posts scheduled on my editorial calendar, I am going to stop and give you all an update on what is going on with me and baby Thode. Let's do some bullet points to keep it easier to follow... mmmkay? I took the 3 hour glucose challenge and passed that so no gestational diabetes … [Read more...]