37 Week Update

I had my weekly doctor appointment today. Ella's heart rate was at 147 bpm and I'm continuing to make progress. I am now 1 1/2 cm dilated and still continuing to "thin out", but my blood pressure, which was always normal, has gone up. Dr. Epperson said that next week if it has went up again we will have to talk about our options to get my blood pressure down. We have our bags packed and ready to go for the hospital and Tim installed the car seat base. We are just waiting for her arrival. She is moving a lot, Tim said it looks like I have an alien baby in my stomach. I usually see a heel or a foot sticking out or she moves all to the right side of me. With only three weeks to go, the bathroom trips at night have been frequent. Last night I got up 6 times in one hour....I guess good training to what is to come. We also had some more exciting news this week, the dinner club is expanding again. Derek and Sara are expecting in early September. We are so excited for them. Come September when we go out to dinner we will be asking for a table for 18. Here is a picture @ 37 weeks....mama is large and in charge. I don't think the pink tank helps make me look smaller.

Love Stef & Ella