Baby Update Week 34

We had our most recent doctor's appointment this past Tuesday. According to the midwife, Gus is sitting head-down, ready to go, and weighing in at a whopping 4.9 lbs. He has been super active most days--even Scott has been able to feel him moving. Usually he doesn't like to perform for other people, but I guess he is losing his shyness! My uterus has been doing a lot of practicing this week too-lots of Braxton-Hicks contractions especially after dinner. Scott and his mom have been so great about it-I've gotten to rest with my feet up, read and drink tea most evenings! Not a bad life:)

It's hard to believe we only have 6 weeks left!!! It's amazing how that knowledge can motivate you! Here's the list of what's been done lately:

• set up tour of hospital


• set up appointment with pediatrician


• wash and fold all baby clothes (they are unbelievably tiny!!)

• get bassinet ready (since our crib is currently sitting on a ship in the middle of the ocean and isn't expected to arrive until early August)

• make two baby slings (many thanks to Carol Ann!)

• research cloth diaper options


• read Babywise

We are getting more and more excited!! And occasionally more and more panicked:) Here's my verse of the week (it has been recited many times lately!)

"He will tend his flock like a shepherd;

he will gather the lambs in his arms;

he will carry them in his bosom,

and gently lead those that are with young."

Isaiah 40:11