Look At Carter's Room!!

Thanks to our family and friends,
Carter's room is brimming with toys, clothes,
blankets, diapers and stuffed animals. Look at
how great it looks!! You could almost say it is
baby-ready!!

34 Weeks and Counting...

Had another doctor's appointment this morning. Bantz said Carter's heart beat is strong and consistent with prior appointments (approximately 138). My tummy now measures 32 centimeters and according to Dr. Bantz's estimate, Carter might weigh 5 1/2+ lbs (according to what to expect when expecting.com, Carter should weigh almost four pounds and could be up to 19 inches long - so he may be a little bigger than average at this time!). Bantz also informed me that Carter is head-down and is pretty far down in my pelvis - this prompted Bantz and Brad to place bets on when Carter may arrive. Brad has his money on July 14th-17th, while Bantz said she thinks he will arrive the last week of July (24th-27th). But, only Carter knows when the true d-day is!! Anyway, today is our last appointment with Bantz. She and her husband are moving to Wisconsin this week so I will begin meeting the other doctors in the Southside OBGYN next appointment. Stay tuned!!

Only 9 weeks Left!!

I had another doctor's appointment this morning - According to the doctor, Carter measures (approximately) 16 inches long and weighs about 3.3 pounds AND is gearing up for a growth spurt (I know my appetite has definitely returned!!). He should gain approximately 1/2 lb per week until his due date.

The little guy moves a lot during the morning (while I am getting ready for work and after I eat breakfast) and makes consistent movements throughtout the day - but by 9pm he calms down. I might feel a movement every once in awhile, but nothing that keeps me up at night or wakes me up - YEAH!! According to the doctor, all this moving is a sign that Carter is active and healthy!

My appointments are now only 2 weeks apart (as opposed to the previous "normal" of once a month). My next appointment is scheduled for Monday, June 9th.

26 weeks complete, 14 more to go!!

Today's appointment went well - I arrived for my 9am appointment to drink the glucola concoction (which tasted like orange soda) and then waited to see doctor Bantz for my monthly routine appointment. According to the doctor, Carter is "right on target" and I am in "great health." His heart rate continues to be around 140 and my tummy now measures 26 inches (an inch for every week I was told!). In regards to the Gestational Diabetes results, the doctor's office will contact me Monday, May 5th IF there are any concerns (no news is good news!). My next appointment is scheduled for May 29th.

Tummy Picture

Thanks to Raleigh Bledsoe, we have a tummy picture to post!

While visiting her in Phoenix last week, she persistently requested a tummy shot. Although I fought her hard, she obviously won!!

5 1/2 Months Down!!

I had my most recent check-up this morning - everything went well. The appointment was at 8:30am and I was in my car heading to work at 9:05am – quick and painless (for now). Dr. Bantz says everything is great (with me and the babe) and that he is "very active." His heart rate is still in the high 140’s (approximately 146) and that is where it should be (between 120-160). My next appointment is May 1st – I get to take the blood sugar test (where you drink the nasty glucola mixture and have blood drawn an hour later to test for Gestational Diabetes).

We Found a Babysitter!!

We met the babysitter last night. She is VERY nice. Her house is immaculate. She says she does not put up any buffers (to protect her stuff), so she said the children learn, from a very young age, what is allowed to be touched and what is not (too funny!!). She says she will let the children watch some educational t.v. but she only allows them to watch a certain amount - she prefers for them to play with one another and to be loved on by her ("just like they were at home" she said). When it is nice outside, she takes them on walks and plays with them outside. She only babysits a maximum of 5 children (ages infant to kindergarten) and presently only has two full time children to watch. Another HUGE benefit is that she will allow us to pay for 1 day to 5 days a week (i.e. she will babysit full time or part time and charge accordingly) AND she takes 2 weeks of vacation a year (in which she does not charge us for) and she gives us a week free (for us to take a vacation)!! Brad and I are VERY excited!!