39 weeks!

Only 1 week away until the big due date! I had an appointment yesterday and the doctor said I am just starting to show progress towards labor. He has DEFINITELY dropped in the past 2 weeks and I am having more braxton hicks, but no real contractions yet.
I am excited to start maternity leave tomorrow! I plan on resting up as much as possible until our little one decides to make his appearance. It may sound strange, but there are times when it still doesn't seem real. I know he is coming very soon and I can't wait, but at the same time I just can't picture what he will look like. I know it is going to be a surreal moment to hold him in my arms for the first time. I have wanted to be a mommy for so long and I almost can't believe it is happening. :-)

36 week check up!

We had our 36 week check up yesterday, March 3rd. I can't believe I am 4 weeks away from the due date! Little Jack will be here before we know it!
The check up went really well. The baby's heartbeat is strong and he is still head down. The doctor said he is a little low, but hasn't dropped yet.
The best part of the checkup was the surprise ultrasound. I had no idea the doctor was going to do an ultrasound! So we got to see our little one again. The doctor measured him and he weighs 5 pounds 6 ounces right now. His belly was 33 cm around. Apparently he will gain anywhere from a half pound to a pound every week from now on. I'm hoping it will only be a half pound a week!
I'm just getting so excited and so is Mike. We can't wait to meet our son! :-)