She's Here!

Charlotte Alexandra Young
6 pounds 10.2 ounces
19 inches
December 20th, 2007

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2 Days Shy, 39 Weeks

It's lookin' like we 'dropped' folks. My 'shelf' isn't as high and my belly button is pointing more to the south! Ha! She's getting ready! We so cannot wait!

Doc Update

Hello all! Just wanted to let you know that yesterday's doc appointment went just fine! We are measuring a week 'big' at 39cm. My weight is pretty much the same - I think I am maxed out now! Woohoo! We are still 1cm dilated, BUT 70% effaced; so that is good. And, I am pretty sure that I 'dropped' yesterday - seems like my belly is much lower and I am waddling more (could that be possible?). I'll try to post a pic this weekend...will have to dig the camera out of the hospital bag!

37 Weeks

37 Weeks and technically, 'full-term'! Woohoo! So any time now! Maybe this will be our last preggo post!!!???

Our past two doc appointments have gone very well. Really no change in weight, BP is excellent, Charlotte's heartbeat is still in the 140's and strong, and we're measuring perfectly! Her head is down and pretty much locked, loaded and ready. Oh?! And, we are 1cm dilated. I asked the doc if that was in any way a predictor of when she may be here and, unfortunately, it's not. But, hey! Progress is progress (we were only a smidge of a fingertip dilated at 36 weeks)!

I feel more and more exhausted every day and AM SO READY to not be pregnant. Don't get me wrong, I have LOVED every minute of our pregnancy (except for those 6 weeks of all-day nausea), but it is time now. We are ready (as ready as we think we can be anyways) to meet our little lady. So ready, in fact, that we took a trip to Scalini's last night for the infamous, labor-inducing eggplant parmesan.

Keep your fingers crossed! Our bags are already packed and we'll be sure to keep ya'll updated!

35 Weeks

Hey all! Sorry for the lack of posting - have been pretty exhausted and busy the past couple of weeks!

We had our most recent check-up on Friday and all is very well. We are still measuring right on time (34cm), and gaining a 'normal' amount of weight (+3LBS since last visit). Charlotte's heartbeat was in the 150s (very active!) and she 'seems' to be head-down, though this still needs to be confirmed at our appointment next week.

Speaking of our appointment next week, the doc will start checking to see if we are dilated! Eek! Keep your fingers crossed that she comes sooner rather than later! We are so excited. After our 36 week check-up, we will start weekly appointments until the little lady makes her appearance!

Our birthing class was on Saturday - ALL DAY Saturday, 9 to 5. How exhausting - we both took a nap when we got home! But, we learned lots of good stuff and even took a tour of the maternity wing so we know right where to go when the time comes! It was really great getting to meet lots of other couples that are due right around us too!

Charlotte's nursery is STILL coming along, so no new pics just yet! I am working on her mobile, and I just cut drawer liners for all of her drawers (and hurt my back in the process - you just sometimes don't realize your limitations until you have surpassed them). We still need to hang things on the walls and wash all of her little clothes (gosh, so afraid to lose something!).

We also chose a pediatrician this week and have yet to decide upon the best daycare option (can't think about that right now...get too upset and emotional).

Oh?! Right now she has the hiccups! Ha! She gets them all the time! Hope ya'll have a wonderful turkey day!

33 Weeks

Here's a much better photo - last week's replacement. It's easier to compare to all the others. And, as you can see, I'm getting bigger every week. Back pain - not so fun.

Middle Name

Just wanted to let ya'll know that we have finally decided on a middle name! It's Alexandra! After me!

Charlotte Alexandra Young