39 Week Dr. Appointment

Our appointment went good this afternoon....looks like Jack wants to stay inside another week or at least through the weekend. My cervix has continued to soften and thin, but I haven't dilated yet. My belly measured 38 centimeters, and Jack's heartbeat was around 130 bpm. The doc thinks Jack is about 6 pounds right now and said he'd probably be about 7 pounds by the time he's born.

I am feeling pretty good - been having cramps and a backache the past few days - the doc says that is a good thing and completely normal. I've also been having contractions (whether they are braxton hicks or the real thing, we don't really know), but I've been experiencing them about two times in an hour. The doc also says this is also good thing! So, overall, things are progressing, but at a slow pace - hopefully I'll have more progress by next week's appointment!

Stay tuned!

Love,
Monica

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

The turkey's not done yet!! Still cooking!

When I ask myself what I'm thankful for this year, of course one of the first things that pop in my head is my sweet little JACK! My pregnancy with Jack has been a breeze so far with no major discomforts...but of course I don't want to speak too soon because it's not completely over yet!! Jack appears to be as healthy as can be - and that is a huge blessing in itself! We thank God everyday for that and consider ourselves lucky! We are patiently awaiting his arrival which could be any day now!! But we'll let him keep cooking until he's ready! ;-)

I am also very thankful for my supportive, loving husband who has been putting up with me these past 9 months - helping with house chores, lifting heavy things for me, changing my toenail polish, putting my socks on because I can't bend over, heating up my oatmeal in the mornings, attending all my Dr. appointments with me (even though the doc makes fun of him for that!! Haha!) and the list could go on and on. I know he will be an amazing Dad to Jack and will certainly make this a team effort! I asked him the other day if he was nervous or scared at all....he said "nah...I'm ready for it!" I'm so thankful for Scott's calm, easy going, confident nature because it helps relieve my worries and nerves! I think we counter balance each other so nicely!!

My last two appointments have went very well. As of last week, I have not dilated yet, but my cervix is continuing to soften. I haven't had any real different feelings since my 37 week appointment, so the doctor didn't check me this last Tuesday at my 38 week appointment. He said he'd check me at my 39 week appointment, which is scheduled for next Tuesday. Doc also said no traveling for Thanksgiving and to stay put close to home just in case something were to happen...so, Scott and I are missing out on Thanksgiving at Wausau at Kari & Nevin's. Instead, we are going to go to my mom and dad's for Thanksgiving supper tonight.

It's hard to believe that my due date is a little over a week away! I will keep you posted on my 39 week appointment next Tuesday!! Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and safe travels!

xoxo,
Monica

Congratulations to Greg & Katrina Chovan!

IT'S A BOY!
Congrats to Greg, Katrina, Jenna and Jill on the new addition to their family!!

Jacob (not sure what his middle name is)
Born Monday, November 22nd
8 lbs. 8 oz.
21.5 in. long

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One down, two to go!! Who will be next? Lacey or Monica?

Baby Shower!

Last Sunday, my fabulous sisters-in-law, Kari and Katrina, threw me and baby Jack a lovely baby shower! It was a "rubber ducky" theme and it turned out so cute! Check out the cake below!! They are so creative. The shower was wonderful and we received many great gifts! I think we are now pretty well set for Baby Jack to enter the world!!

A special thanks to Katrina for opening up her home for the shower ;-)

Me with the Hosts, Katrina and Kari

The super cute cake!

Snap Shots from the Shower

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All the Pregos!!

Alessiah, Lacey, Me, Katrina, Kari, and Krista

Maternity Photo Shoot

We had our Maternity Photo Shoot done by Photos by Lissa a few weeks ago....I posted a sneak peek a few days afterwards for you all to view. The pics are now all finished.....Here are a few of my faves!

To see all of them follow these steps:
1. www.photosbylissa.com
2. Click "Website"
3. Click Client Viewing
4. Enter Password: monica

36 Week Photo Shoot

My mom and sister Gina came over last night and we took a few pictures....enjoy!

36 Week Dr. Appt.

I had my 36 week Dr. Appointment this afternoon and all looked good! Jack was very active during our appointment and showed off his moves to the nurse while she was listening to his heartbeat! She told us he was quite an active little boy - and that was a very good thing!! His heartbeat was skipping all over from 120 to 140 bpm...so, she just averaged it out at 130 bpm. My belly measured 34 centimeters.

The doc told me my cervix has softened and I am making good progress. He said with most women their cervix is still hard at this point, so I'm ahead of the game. He said I should plan on being pregnant another 2 weeks for sure...from that point it is up in the air, but I could go a week or so early.

My next appointment is next Tuesday...stay tuned!! ;-)

P.S. Thanks everyone for voting on middle names! It's helping us make a decision!!