37 Weeks: Thanksgiving

37w0d: This Thanksgiving, I reached full term status at 37 weeks! I have so much to be thankful for. I have a happy and loving marriage to a man that makes me laugh and strive to be more like him (he is so kind and forgiving!). I have my sweet Eva, who shows me every day what my purpose in life is. I have a home I love in a community I feel safe to raise a family in. I have a job that allows me flexibility and will afford me time with my girls. But, this year, I am most thankful for third chances.  I cannot wait to hold this baby in my arms and wish her a happy birthday!

36 Weeks

36w0d: I had my biophysical profile ultrasound along with a Level 2. Baby girl is measuring 5lbs 12oz currently and is perfectly healthy! She is doing all her practice breathing and kicking me like a champ in the ribs!

36w1d: I was supposed to get my last hydroxyprogesterone shot today (YAY!), but the nurses were all pulled into an emergency meeting or situation or something so I either had to forgo the last shot or go to maternity triage to get it. Well, we all know how I feel about triage, so I skipped the last shot.

36w2d: I went with close friends to see the last Twilight movie today. It was very ominous for me because we had planned to go see the last Harry Potter movie the day that Eva was born preterm. I was very conscious all day of the intensity and consistency of my braxton hicks contractions.

36w4d: I had another biophysical today because of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Still breathing and kicking and got some great 4D photos of her! Can't wait to meet her and kiss those cheeks! I am convinced she will have a TON of hair because I continue to have fireball acid reflux.

36w6d: My mom came up to spend Thanksgiving with us today. Eva is always so excited to have her Grandma come to visit and I am so happy to have Thanksgiving come to me with someone else willing to cook the turkey!