36 weeks!

Yesterday I had my 36 week check up.  I gained 4 pounds in the last 2 weeks which brings me up to 17 pounds gained which isn't bad but my goal was 15.  I haven't been able to exersize as much in the last week because if I do I start getting some contractions.  I confirmed that I was indeed getting contractions when I was at the doctor by describing them to him.  He didn't check me to see if I was dialated or not, I thought he was going to.  But by what I had described how I have been feeling he said there wasn't a reason to check me.  So I won't get checked until next time.  But as a whole, everything is still looking good and he told me that now is the time to start watching for signs of labor.

Above is in front of the doctors office before our visit.  There is definitely a big baby in there.  She is still moving around a lot. It is fun.  Even when she keeps me up.  Because I know she is alive and that is such a blessing.  Kevin and I feel so thankful to have the opportunity to bring a child into this world and that Heavenly Father has trusted us to become parents to this new life we will meet in about 3 1/2 weeks.  Now my hope is that she at least comes after October 5th because I just found a pediatrician and they have New Parents Night that night so I want to go to that.  Still crossing our fingers for 10-10-10 though.  Or the 21st which is my dad's birthday!  Anyway, thank you for all your thoughts and prayers!