36 Weeks...Only A Few More To Go....

Brad went with me to the doctor's appointment this morning (today was my first exam and Brad knew I was a little nervous!!). Together we got to meet Dr. Booth. He was very energetic and incredibly nice - it did not take Brad and I long to decide to ask Dr. Booth to be our doctor for the remainder of the pregnancy (however there is no guarantee that he will deliver Carter - that depends on who is on call that day/night). My tummy is now measuring 36, almost 37, centimeters and Carter's heart beat is around 132 - it will continue to slow until birth (it has typically been 138). According to Dr. Booth, I am 80% effaced and starting to dilate - SO it could be sooner than August 4th folks!! According to smartmomma.com, at 36 weeks Carter and I are considered "full-term". The only organ that still needs some time to mature is the lungs, but his immune system is up-and-running and could protect him should he be born prior to his due date! My next appointment is Monday, July 14th.