38 Weeks!

It is so hard to believe that I am 38 weeks pregnant! I had my checkup today and all looks good. My weight and blood pressure are good - I actually weighed 2 pounds less than last week! My belly measurement is still good. The baby's heart rate is 148-152... strong and steady. I have not dilated any, but I am about 50% effaced. Samuel's head is still down! :)

I still feel really good. I am having some contractions, but nothing painful... mostly pressure and tightness that sometimes takes my breath. There is added pressure that makes walking less enjoyable. My feet and ankles are swollen almost all the time now (even in the mornings), but since my blood pressure is normal the swelling is not a concern. Those are really the only uncomfortable things I am experiencing... well, that and something of a much more personal nature I'll not bore anyone else with!

I'm getting into baby mode at home... pulling out things to wash and set up. I have a little final shopping to do this weekend; but then I hope to have all I want or need before Samuel comes.

Check out the Photo Gallery link at the right. I've added pictures from a couple more showers as well as pictures of the purchases and gifts we've received. I had a shower at work yesterday, so those pictures are coming soon!