37 Weeks = Full Term

We have reached a huge milestone today.  I am now 37 weeks, which is considered full term.  If I went into labor today, the doctors wouldn't stop me.  It's very exciting and crazy to think that Jon and I are going to have a baby very soon!  

Last week, our appointment went well.  I was negative for Group B Strep - which was an answered prayer.  I hadn't made a ton of "progress" so I'm hoping this week I make some.

I am feeling pretty good physically except trying to get over a sinus infection.  I am defnitely getting "ready" to meet my little boy and have my body back.  Now, mentally my head is a little crazy with the fact that I'm about to be a mommy and Jon's going to be a daddy.  I am excited but a little nervous.  I am hoping to go into labor on my own and not have to be induced.  I know God has a perfect plan for all of that.

Up Next:
37-Week Appointment, Friday Jan. 27

Please continue to keep Garrison and I in your prayers.  Please pray Garrison continues to be healthy.  Please also pray that I get a good check-up.  Praying that Garrison and I have a healthy, safe, and fast labor/delivery.  (I can't believe it's almost here!)

Progress

Our appointment went well last week.  After a long wait at the doctor we got some great news.  We are 50% effaced.  The doctor said this was really good progress!  We also had an ultrasound and everything looked great.  Garrison was in the head down position - hoping he stays that way.  We saw his eyes blinking and mouth moving - it was really great!  It was a great start to the day since we went to Grandad Seidman's funeral right after that. 

Up Next:
36-Week Appointment on Friday, January 20th
*We will find out the results of the GBS test.  Praying I don't have it.*

Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers.  The support has meant the world to us.  Please continue to keep Garrison and Mommy in your prayers.  Please pray that we continue to do well.  I can't believe I will be "full-term" next week.

Weekly Appointments

WOW!  It seems like just yesterday we had our first ultrasound at 6 weeks.  We are so thankful to be starting our weekly appointments.  That is a huge milestone for us.  I started back to school yesterday and I can defnitely tell a difference in my body.  O well!  I am so thankful to be pregnant that I don't even want to think about complaining about anything.  Anxiety still creeps in on occasion and I just try to pray through it.  God is in full control and no amount of worry is going to change anything for the better. 

Jonathan's Grandad Seidman passed away this week.  Jon and his grandfather were extremely close.  He loves him dearly and even though he is in a better place it is still hard.  We are so thankful that he was able to come to Garrison's baby shower.  He knew of the struggles we went through to have a healthy pregnancy and he was able to see me big and pregnant. :)  I can't wait to see Jon tell Garrison stories about his Great Grandad Seidman.  Prayers are appreciated!

Please continue to pray for Garrison and mommy.  Pray that I can work up until I have him.  Pray that baby and I continue to get good reports at the doctor.  Also, that Garrison continues to grow healthy and strong.  We are so thankful.

Up Next:
35 Week Appointment on Jan. 13

Some Ultrasound pictures:

   This is our first ultrasound of Garrison.  He was 6 weeks and his little heart was beating 134 bpm!

This is our 4-D ultrasound at 30 weeks.  He looks adorable and like Jon.  You can see his profile (nose, mouth, chin).  He had his feet and hands in his face most of the time.  He moved his hands in this one and we got a picture.  Love my boy!

Showered with LOVE

I just got back from my 3rd baby shower.  The sweet ladies I work with gave me a lovely shower!  I feel so spoiled.  My sister-in-law also gave me a "couples" shower a few weeks ago.  It was so nice and there was a TON of food.  My friend Melissa, my mom and Jennifer gave me my first shower in early December.  It was so amazing.  I'm so thankful for all my friends, family and co-workers.  I know it is a HUGE amount of work to do and I really appreciate it.  Thanks so much for celebrating Garrison York.  Baby boy has so many adorable and useful things.  It means a lot to me!

The New Year

I can't believe it's 2012!  2011 was a GREAT year.  I have so much to be thankful for from 2011!


Here are the big moments of 2011:

• Jon and I completely giving everything to God in prayer.  We really tried not to focus so much on getting pregnant and really focused on our relationship.  We had a lot of fun in 2011 spending time together and having fun.
• Forming deep friendships with some incredible ladies.
• Jon getting a job with 2 great firms for the summer and getting the Managing Editor position in Law Review.
• Getting my full-time assistant back in 2nd grade.
• Finding out we were pregnant in early June followed by amazing reports.  Best moment was seeing our baby's heartbeat and hearing that he was 4 days ahead of schedule.  It was a huge blessing!  God was in control the whole time.
• Finding out we were having a healthy baby boy!
• Jon getting a job for when he graduates!

I am sure I left some things out.  I pray for a great 2012!  There are a lot of exciting happenings to look forward to this year.  Of course, the big one is having my little boy.  I can't believe how close it is to his due date.  I am getting more ready and a little nervous everyday.  Of course, I don't know everything there is to know but hoping I will be a good mommy.  I am so thankful for all the prayers Garrison and I have had during the pregnancy.  We appreciate it!


Up next:
34 Week Check-up, January 5
Please pray everything continues to look healthy and strong with Garrison.  Also, that mommy keeps supporting him and getting good reports.  We are praying that we can make it until full-term before we have him (only 3 more weeks).  I think our weekly appointments are starting soon!  Praise God.

Elevator

We finished our Prepared Childbirth Class. The last class was eventful. We were on the elevator taking a tour with the other couples in the class when the elevator stopped. We were basically stuck on the elevator for 30 minutes with 5 other couples in their 3rd trimester. It was pretty exciting. Plus, kind of scary since this is where we are planning to give birth. I definitely don't want to ever get back on that elevator. The class was good and we learned a lot. Some of it was a little more than I wanted to know but I know it is good to have all the information (right?).