38 1/2 weeks checkup

Well my cervix is being stubborn/lazy. Still only dilated to 1cm, but a little more thinned out. They didn't measure me this time. I guess since the ultrasound was normal last week they decided everything was normal and skipped it. Anyways, I'll keep you guys posted on any changes.

37 1/2 week appt

We had the ultrasound today before we got to see the Doctor just to check measurements since my uterus size measured 2 weeks behind last week. Everything measured perfect with her sizes and her weight showed 7lbs 4oz based on measurements. If I make it another 2 weeks, she may gain another pound and come out around 8.5lbs. We got to see the Doctor a little bit after the ultrasound and we are dilated to 1cm (YEAH, some progress) and 50% effaced. Hopefully sometime soon we will be welcoming our new baby girl!!!

Baby coming out????

She seems to think the way out of my belly is through the right side of my abdomen/rib area. If she kicks it enough, maybe it will open....lol...I asked Jeff if he was ready to enroll her in soccer. I'm ready to go to the Doctor Monday and have the ultrasound and see if I have dilated yet. I have felt alot of pains today, so hopefully (fingers crossed) she is dropping and I am dilating. I woke up this morning in a cleaning (possibly nesting?) mode. I didn't get very far though. My sister called and wanted me to watch my handsome nephew Gavin while she attended some school events with the girls. Jeff and I took little man to Circuit City (he seems to like electronics already), Hobby Lobby and Lowe's. He just seems to be a happy little guy and it was fun to see Jeff interact with him. Gavin is reacquainting himself with Jeff after Jeff's 2 1/2 month deployment. We dropped him off at home with mommy and came home and Jeff grilled steaks and we had a delicious meal. He's out tonight with my Brother-in-law while I'm about to enjoy my YUMMY steak-n-shake milkshake and watch a movie.

37 week ultrasound

A fun day today at the OBGYN. I had to have my Group B Strep done today and they also checked my cervix. Anyone who's had the Group B Strep test knows what fun that is so I won't go into detail about that. My cervix is not cooperating in my opinion. It hasn't started doing anything!! Her heartbeat was great, but her size is measuring a little behind. My last visit 2 weeks ago (34 weeks per them) I measured perfect but this time she is still measuring at 34 weeks. The doctor scheduled an ultrasound for my next appt. just to check things out, but she didn't seem very concerned. I had an ultrasound a month ago and everything was normal, so I'm not too worried. (Just a little). Brooke is very active so I'm not concerned that she's acting abnormal or not moving.

Maternity Pictures

Here's the link to check them out!!

http://zack-robinson-photography.smugmug.com/gallery/6833687_Ubk7n#436756730_LKi42

NEW CAR!!!

Here is a picture of our new car/SUV. It's a 2009 Honda CRV. We went yesterday to the dealership and ended up leaving with it. It's perfect for our soon to be family of 3. It has alot of gadgets to get used to, but we are having fun learning and listening to our "female voice activated" person that sometimes cannot hear very well (but she tries). Pretty soon we will add the car seat (which happens to match the black leather interior) and a little girl.

Christmas Parade

Here are a few pictures from the Warner Robins Christmas Parade. This was the first parade that Kalyn was in.

Jeff is FINALLY home!!!

His plane landed at 2pm on Wed, but the weather was terrible and it would be another hour and a half before they could unload the plane due to lightning. So about 3:30pm, the lightning threat was more than 5 nautical miles away so they could get off the plane. Jeff was one of the first few people off the plane, but due to customs we couldn't go up to anyone until they were cleared (which was another hour and a half). But he was worth the wait!!!! So anyways, he is home safe and sound and hopefully will not be deploying for another 6 months!!

Jeff's Arrival Day!!!

I woke up this morning and the first thing I did was call the deployment hotline to see if the arrival time had changed from noon. It was still the same, so in 4 hours he would be home. About an hour later, I called it again and I knew something had changed because the recording was now a female voice and the other recording had been a male voice. The arrival time has now changed to 2pm. They are killing me!!! It's supposed to rain, starting around 2pm and we are in tornado watch until 3pm. What a great day so far!! Then to top things off, I get an email from Jeff's squadron letting everyone know about the time change (which I already knew about) and that unlike every other arrival, we can't meet them as they get off the plane. Apparently since they flew from Hungary to Iceland, they have to go through customs when they get off the plane. Normally they go to Maine or New Jersey and go through customs then. Not this time!!! The email says they will have a blocked off section where we can sit on bleachers and watch them. HOW FUN!!!! After being gone 2 1/2 months, do they think I want to WATCH him??? So, I get to plop my big self on a set of uncomfortable bleachers and watch him for who knows how long!!! Hopefully it won't take as long as my brain is thinking it will. The end result will be worth all this when I finally get to kiss him (if my belly will let me!!). Well I'm off to get ready and squeeze my belly in some maternity clothes so I can shock him when he sees how big I am. He will have no problem finding me in the crowd. LOL

Delayed!!!

Well my poor Jeff had an overnight delay in Budapest, Hungary. He was supposed to be home today, but due to the layover, he SHOULD be home now tomorrow at noon. I sure hope so!! I went to bed last night thinking it was my last night sleeping in our bed alone. Little did I know that I would be doing it again tonight. Oh well, as I told him, "at least your on your way home."

End of Skype!!!!

Jeff and I just both signed off Skype for the last time this deployment!!!! In about 6 hours he has to have all his bags turned in to load on the plane. This time tomorrow he will be in the air headed home. I think I'm a little more nervous this time since I've gained a little over 20 lbs since he's been gone (not that I'm complaining!!). It's just that normally I lose weight when he's gone and it's not normally sticking straight out of my belly and kicking...lol...Also its putting baby/labor more in my mind now. I had 2 things to countdown to before Brooke's due date. The first was my last day at work. I gave my notice back in July and didn't think my last day would sneak up on me so soon. I still don't feel unemployed, but my last day was only a week ago. Then my next thing to countdown to was Jeff coming home. I knew he would be home 4 weeks before the due date. Now that he's almost home, there's nothing left except her due date and labor!!!! I guess I'll just keep in my mind, epidural and beautiful baby girl!!! Well, my next post will be Jeff's arrival. I sure hope he's not in the back of the plane like all the other arrivals. I might be in the bathroom when he gets off the plane. (Perks of pregnancy)

Another Baby Checkup

Everything is still going good, no problems to report. Her heart rate is in the 150's. She's definitely an active little thing. I go back in 2 weeks for my Strep B (can't wait!!!) and they will start checking for any dilation then. Luckily daddy will be home and can resume accompanying us to the Dr. and join in on all the excitement!!!