38 weeks!

Sam really wanted to show off his belly as well.  

We are getting close and I AM READY!! Yes, this pregnancy has been great and I have felt great.  However, I'm now getting uncomfortable, feeling huge, feeling exhausted and I am ready to have this baby.  My doctor didn't check me this week but when he checked me last week I was dilated to a 1 and 50% effaced.  While some people may not be very excited about this, I was thrilled.  Let me remind you when I went in to be induced 8 days late with Sam I was only at a .5.  I am hoping that at 36 weeks and already more dilated that is a good sign.  Yes, I know it really means nothing but it makes me feel better okay. I am only measuring at about 36 weeks.  The doc measured her at 5 lbs 14 oz. but I know those can also be way off as well.  She must just be sitting back more then out.
I have still been working out and feeling good.  Me and the elliptical get along really well right now.  Walking/running really hurts my ligaments downtown so I have been sticking with the elliptical.  My heart rate gets up much easier these days so I think that is why I like the elliptical so much.  Not to mention I have been reading while working out and loving it.  So I get a break from Sam and I get to read.  With working at home, reading is something that I don't get a lot of time to do.  I have really, really been wanting to read lately.  I have a huge list of books that I want to read.  I am taking about a month off from transcribing when I have the baby so I am hoping during late night feedings I will find some time to work on my list.  If you have any books you've read recently and loved please leave a comment.  I just finished 'The Help' and loved it!

I have about 2 remaining pairs of fat pants left and I am really looking forward to having something new to wear.  I love, love, love jackets and none of them fit right now.  I miss them.  I seriously wear the same 2-3 outfits the entire week.  I decided I really like to be pregnant in the summer. Flip flops and gauchos, I MISS YOU!  Seriously I hate putting shoes and socks on.  I'm too cheap to buy maternity clothes.  I would rather stick it out and save the money for a new outfit when I'm not huge.  Luckily my sister and sister-in-law both gave me some maternity clothes to use and that has saved me.  THANK YOU Shell and Michelle.
That's about it for now.  Oh, might I also mention how annoying it is when I hear woman complain about having their baby at 36-38 weeks. Seriously people try 41weeks.  I am going to beg my doctor at my next appointment to let me get induced at least on my due date if the baby hasn't come yet.  I hope next time I'm blogging about this baby I have pictures to show of her.  Oh man it's close.  I cannot wait to see this little girl and I am SOOO excited to be having a girl now.  Not sure when it changed but I am very excited for a girl.