The Peanut Gallerie

1. James' head is normal size. (YEAH!) Not too small, not too big... the best I could hope for :o)

2. Dr Faryno thinks he will be around 6lbs.?oz. Way better than a 9lb baby.

3. She thinks he might be born within the next week. She will be surprised if he is born after 38 weeks... and because of the upcoming full moon (May 9th) she is sure he will decide to come then... something about full moons and pregnant women.

4. No, he does not appear to have the pig flu.

5. The amniotic fluid around his chin is good... not sure why this is a big factor, but she made me look at it on the screen, so it seemed like I should pay attention.

6. Respiratory system looks great. 

7. Group B Strep is negative (yeah!). 

8. He looks as if he is kneeing my liver.. jerk.

9. My cervix is effaced... which I had to look up and it just means it has thinned out.... so... getting ready for James.

I've just been counting down my days... which is difficult when you don't know the final date. I think he will be born around May 9th-11th. Until then, I've just been handling the paperwork for his arrival. Yes, more insurance stuff.

Michelle had brought over a project for James, but was unable to help put it together. No matter, it was such a fun challenge for Sarrah and I to get the letters just the way I wanted them. (The letters are cardboard and covered in different styles of material.)

Who knew making another human being took so much out of you?

I can't believe my mom went to Disneyland at this point in her pregnancy with Sarrah. What was my dad thinking? Although, I think that's when it was Donald's birthday and one of the best Disneyland trips ever. 'Happy Birthday, it's Donald's birthday! Happy Birthday, it's Donald's birthday!' (Ah, repetition is a blast when you're three years old.)

I had a dream last night that James was born. I didn't get to see him, but remember them sewing me up after it was all over. I also remember leaving him in the stroller at one point. It upset me so much because I wanted to just be with him and shouldn't have left him in the stroller, but I needed to for some reason? Something about a bad guy being around and if I left James in the stroller and away from me, he was safe.

Strange, I know.

You want to know what feels even weirder? Having a 'nesting' phase with nothing to do. Most of you know that my mom keeps a very tidy house and that my things are either in storage or crammed neatly in my room. I want to prepare for James' arrival, but I have nothing to do! Everything has been done for me. I'm so glad Michelle gave me a project to work on (although, it's really challenging). Otherwise, I would go nuts.

I'll take a picture when I'm finished. Maybe tomorrow when I take my 9 month shot!

Here's what we covered in that short time:

1. James' head is down. (she'll do a longer ultrasound next week when I'm 9 months!)

2. Nothing has opened up yet, but that will probably change quickly with the pressure from his head.

3. Got the Group B Strep test.

4. Blood work came back fine. (Lightheadedness was nothing to worry about).

5. If I feel any consistent contractions, go straight to the hospital. 

6. She thinks he's coming in the next 2 weeks :o)

So, for all of those that would like to change their vote on when James will be born, you can't.. I closed it. Serves you right for voting 41 weeks. What kinda sick torture is that? Strap a bowling ball to your belly and let me know :o)