Back to the doctor today...

I went back to the doctor today for a sonogram to determine how big Kaelyn is and for a routine check-up. She is weighing in at 5 lbs. 14 oz. at the end of 36 weeks. The doctor is anticipating her weight to be about 7 1/2 lbs. if we make it to July 2nd. I was also pleased to see that she is still a girl since I've washed a lot of her clothes. Since I'm not sleeping much, I think I've had the recurring nightmare that she might be a boy and I'll have to return everything at the last minute. Thank you Jill Corbitt! I still remember being at Grace's shower with pink M & M's and then hearing a week later that Grace would now be Grayson! It was definitely very clear in the sonogram that we are still having a girl and I breathed a sigh of relief. The doctor gave a great update on everything else. Kaelyn is breathing on her own through her diaphragm (which is rare since she doesn't have to yet) and she is head down and ready. I think that things are progressing like they should and I am keeping my fingers crossed that she could come early. I go back next Friday and hope to know more.

One More Day of School!

Today is our last day with the kids and I'm so excited! At officially 1:00 p.m. tomorrow after turning everything in, I begin preparing for my new job as a stay-at-home mom and wife, and I couldn't be more ready. The kids have been restless this week and I think we are all needing a break. After our doctor's visit last week, I am anxious to get some rest and finalize everything for Kaelyn's arrival since she could come earlier than expected. I'm looking forward to next week and spending some time with Robbie and catching up on some house work and scrapbooking. Less than 24 hours and counting!

Attending Birthing Classes!

This past weekend Robbie and I attended a marathon session of labor, infant care, and breastfeeding classes in two days! Needless to say, it was information overload and I felt like I was in college again with as many notes as I took! After it was all said and done, I'm not sure if I feel better or worse about it all. It was definitely great information, but kind of scary too. Afterwards, Robbie informed me that I needed to go home and organize my notes. Should I tell him that he has more experience with outlines than I do given his law school classes and make him do it? We also got to take a tour of the hospital where we will deliver. Medical Center of Plano is really nice. The delivery room looks like a fancy hotel suite with the nice wood furniture, etc. On another note though, Robbie is a little concerned about his sleeping arrangements after we are moved into our normal room. The couches look a little tough! I think after the weekend was over and we felt more than overwhelmed with information, we finally felt like time was going to fly until Kaelyn arrives! We couldn't be more excited.

No Lake on July 4th This Year...

I went back to the doctor today and it looks like the Perry family will miss out spending July 4th on the lake this year. Dr. Umholtz has scheduled Kaelyn to arrive on Thursday, July 2nd before the holiday! I'm definitely still hoping she might surprise us all and come even earlier if she is ready to make her debut, but July 2nd will be great too! It will be interesting to look at the baby pool that Karlene is keeping to see who might win now that we have a tentative date. Everything checked out okay today: blood pressure, strong heart beat; weight gain, etc. I go back again next Friday for a follow-up and the doctor will schedule our next sonogram.

Early Arrival???

I went back to the doctor yesterday for my gestational diabetes test and a routine check-up. The sunkist-tasting juice wasn't near as bad as I expected it to be. I was really worried that I wouldn't be able to finish it all and hold it in, but I was worried for nothing. We are now in our third trimester, and Dr. Umholtz measures our progress each time. She said we are 2 weeks further along, and she has scheduled to induce during the 38th week! She wanted us to be on her calendar just in case we need it. Given the size of Robbie when he was born (11 lbs. 1 oz.) and the fact that I wasn't small (8 lbs. 2 oz.), she wants to make sure that Kaelyn isn't going to be too big of a baby when she is born. My mom was in town and got to go to the appointment with me. The news that she might be a grandmother two weeks earlier definitely had her in a good mood. We will have a sonogram at 36 weeks to see for sure if labor will be induced during that week of June 21st. Robbie and I are excited to meet our little Kaelyn and have a lot to do to get ready for her. Everything else checked out great and I am now on a two-week rotation for check-ups.

My Growing Belly

We finally took pictures last weekend of my growing belly because Robbie was insistent on me publishing them on the blog. Not sure what I think of this considering I don't feel the cutest in my new chubby cheeks.

Kaelyn weighs 2 lbs. now and it's hard to believe that she isn't any bigger given the size of me. I definitely feel lots of kicks and punches now which is the greatest feeling on earth! There are times that don't feel so great like when she gets under my left rib cage. Robbie has been able to feel her move, and we are both amazed!

I go back to the doctor next Monday, April 13th for my 28 week visit. It's so hard to believe that we are just about in our last trimester. I've been in a good place lately since I feel so great. I know that it's starting to change now that I'm growing larger and struggle with finding my toes under my large belly. It's all so worth it though. When will I ever not have to watch what I'm eating like I do now?

Robbie's New Truck

Here is a picture of Robbie's new truck that we brought home today! He is super excited about it and so am I. You don't realize how much you need a truck until you no longer have one. We are very proud of it!