Well I really haven't had much time to think about baby stuff, since we have been so wrapped up in other things lately. But, I had another appointment last week and the baby is doing great. My doctor surprised me when she said my belly is pretty much all baby (good news: not fat!!) and that he'll probably be bigger than Ethan!!! Oh boy, I really need to prepare myself for this. Since Ethan was 9lbs 3oz, which is big already, I'm getting a little scared! The even better news is that she will not let me go past my due date since he is obviously NOT underweight or anything so if I do not go into labor naturally by the 28th or 30th (in between there) she will induce my labor. The only downside of this is I heard it can prolong the labor, but if all is well i plan to have an epidural like i did with ethan so i shouldn't be in too much pain and/or discomfort after awhile. Of course I will up until I am 5cm dilated (that's when you can receive the epidural) and this is NOT PLEASANT or easier by any means. I was absolutely miserable with ethan at that point. But I am a little more relaxed knowing that I will have my fam there and whoever else would like to come visit us. At least we aren't 3281832 miles away like last time. And I've read that this can ease the perception of pain (knowing that you are close to loved ones can lower anxiety levels, etc....) ANYWAYS! He is big and healthy and very strong (feels those kicks!) and I am getting super excited. Oh, and we're not 100% sure but we are probably naming the baby after his Uncle Zach, which I love so I'm excited about that too. I now have my appointments only 3 weeks apart which means we're really getting close. Soon they'll be two weeks apart and then every week.
The baby's room is pretty much almost done except we still can't find a decent dresser that isn't a million dollars! Plus I still need to get a bunch of stuff, but I actually like shopping for baby stuff so that'll be fun! Ethan is going to be so awesome with his new little bro. He feels my belly all the time and asks how the baby is. He says he is going to help give the baby a bath, and feed him bottles, and all that cute stuff (oh, and apparently how to climb the stairs!). I will be at West Allis Memorial Hospital btw, if anyone wants to come visit when he's here. Ok I'm thinking a little too far ahead now! I'll keep you all updated when I go to my next appointment!
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best of luck with the rest of your pregnancy! Pat & Lorie's baby is wanting to come out now, but she's only 33wks along so is really hoping the baby will stay put for another few weeks so it won't need neonatal. So many babies in our life these days! yay!
wow. i'll be 30 weeks on monday! only 10 to go. they can breath on their own and all that by now though so i'm sure the baby will be fine if he/she is born a little early. I just realized i've been having braxton-hicks contractions! Good thing they are not painful. This kid is so huge. Keep me updated on your soon-to-be niece or nephew. It's nice to know someone is about the same stage as me!
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