Week 36

So today I'm 36 weeks, and our little one will be here in less then 4.  Yep because the doc isn't letting me go to the full 40.  Today we had the BPP and growth ultrasound.  The BPP (I was wrong in the last post)  measures how many practice breaths, amniotic fluid, fetal tone and movement I believe are the four things in the BPP, Theodore has gotten an eight out of eight on all of his BPP's so far.  As for his growth from the last time I posted which was at about 32 weeks (4 pounds 10 ounces) he is now 6 pounds 9 ounces.  So about 2 pounds in a 4 week period.  He is at 59% so he is right where he needs to be.
Okay now some TMI for some people...The doctor also did a cervix exam today to see how things were going.  I'm 50% effaced, 1 cm dilated and Theodore is -1 in the pelvic.  So things are looking good.  Ben and I are thinking Theodore may even come sooner then the doctor thinks.  Dr. Sree also notice I'm not one to complain about pain, so she told Ben if I start complaining to bring me in.
Ben and I were thinking of going away the weekend after Labor day with some friends.  Just so I can have a mini vacation before Theodore comes.  Ben said I'm suppose to let him know ASAP when we are on the trip so if need be we can turn around and come back to the hospital.  I hope Theodore either comes before that or after.  Only God knows.

Baby Update!

So the little one is doing good,  According to yesterday's BPP (Biophysical profile) he weighs in at about 4 pounds 10 ounces.  Dr. Sree wasn't going to try and pinpoint what is ending weight will be and I don't blame her.  Next appointment is on the 6th with another BPP then on the 13th with a BPP and ultrasound.  He will more then likely be a September baby, it's just a matter of how early in September he will be the latest I would go is the actual due date of the 24th but could go earlier, I can't see them letting me go later, but we'll see what the BPP tells us and go from there.

On a more frustrating note, those who know about the issues I've been having with mail ordering my supplies (my diabetic testing strips) know the struggle I've been dealing with.  I still haven't gotten them after having dealt with the company going on 3 weeks, I should have gotten them on Friday at the latest but there was a delay and I wasn't informed until yesterday when I called, So I mentioned that I had been out for a week (which most of you know this story), the lady said you've been out for a week?  Yes, so she was going to see if she could get them overnighted to me.  Which would go against what the policy is from what I was told last time.  Even though last time I told them I only had 3 days worth of strips and they still wouldn't send them faster, though the day before they were going to 2-day them to me....if I had my choice I would stick with my local pharmacy, less pain in the arse.

Camping with a baby?

So those of you who know Ben and I really well, know how much we love to travel and camp.  Once the baby is born we would like to keep up the tradition and start him off when he's young to get him used to it.  But we were thinking next year already, so he'd be 6 to 9 months.  But is that to soon or should we wait till he's closer to 15 to 18 months.  Then is it easier to do camping in a tent or in a camper/RV?  What do you all bring with out completely going over board.    Then again, going overboard to make sure you have all you need is probably a good thing.  Or should we try smaller like tenting in the backyard to start out with?

I know I should probably play it by ear, but with having 2 baby showers, yes 2 (one for my co-workers and one for family) I was thinking I could put some of the baby camping needs on the registries, or should those items be things that Ben and I buy ourselves.  As is I don't know if I have everything on my registries that I need to have, or if I'm lacking things. I mean I know I'm lacking some things, but with being a first time mother, it can be very overwhelming.  But God knew this was the time for the little one to come in to our lives and we will make it through this with His help and our family and friends!

Next appointment, under the belt

Today's appointment went pretty well.  My insulin numbers got raised slightly, but it's all for the good of the baby.  Next appointment is in 2 weeks, with another ultrasound to measure the baby's progress to see length and weight (possibly)  Right now his head is near my ribs, which might explain some of the cramping in that area.  Starting at 32 weeks I go every week because of the gestational diabetes.  There's also a chance that he really could be a September baby.  If I don't go into labor naturally I will be induced at 39 weeks.  But I think that is also dependent on how he is doing length and weight wise.  Ben and I are hoping that he can hold out till the 41st week which puts us right at the beginning of October.  Time will tell.

Baby Weyenberg-Nursery

Minus a few more details like hanging a few more things and getting rid of the wind chimes (which will happen if the guy ever comes and paints)

Make your own picture collage

Baby Weyenberg-Ultrasound pictures

Here are the ultrasound pictures, starting from the first ones we got which were at 7 weeks, then 20 weeks and last 24 weeks.

A photo album by Smilebox

Blueberry

So as we continue to get ready for Blueberry, we have gotten a few things from a rummage sale, including a pack n' play for camping and a changing pad.  The painting is almost done on 2 of the walls, and I'm almost thinking of leaving it just those two walls, I haven't decided yet.  A little more cleaning and then we can get the crib which was the one big item we wanted to get ourselves.   I have 2 showers coming up in August.  One for co-workers and one for family and friends.  I just hope we have enough for both.