36 Weeks...Still Pregnant

So today we had our 36 1/2 week check up and the babies are doing great. Yes, we are still pregnant and waiting. The doctor said it doesn't look like I'll be going into labor anytime soon so they went ahead and scheduled our c-section for Monday, December 29. As always, the doctor reminded us that everything could change at any time but for now we are assuming our babies will be here just a few days before the New Year! At our last growth scan, our little girl weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces and our little boy weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces. For right now we are all happy, healthy and waiting. Check back soon for an update and an extremely large belly picture!

34 Week Update

I am currently 34 weeks, 5 days pregnant. Yay!! It probably sounds a little funny to others to hear how far along I am in weeks and days, but every day pregnant means one less day in the NICU for our babies, so I am always happy to mark another day off the calendar. The babies, Bruce and I had our 34 week appointment yesterday and the doctor said there is no change, the babies are breech and aren't showing any signs of making their appearance anytime soon. They will schedule our c-section within the next couple of weeks if things continue this way. Of course, everything could change in a minute so we're taking it day by day and I'm still taking it easy. I am so thankful to have made it this far and there are no words to describe how excited we are to meet our sweet babies before too long. Aside from feeling super large and not sleeping very well at night (or sometimes not at all), I don't have any major complaints and we are all healthy.

I've posted a few new pictures. Two weeks ago our friends Gabe and Mary threw us a wonderful baby shower. They planned the BEST southern menu and needless to say it was a hit with Bruce, me and the babies. Bruce and I had Thanksgiving lunch at Cracker Barrel since cooking a big dinner wasn't really an option for us this year. It was different to eat out on Thanksgiving Day but so much fun and we'll never forget it. It was quiet and relaxing and something tells me next year will be a little different. That's all for now, but we'll keep everyone posted.


Our hosts Mary and Gabe


What a cute diaper cake!


An afternoon with friends

Mom and I pose for a quick picture before she heads home - thanks for flying up for the shower Mom!

Thanksgiving 2008