Cam pics

Here are the pics I couldn't download last time. The fist one was from before the snow fell (we got about 6 inches last week, and expect about 6 more tomorrow). It was chilly out, but never too cold to play in the sandbox in the backyard! Then gymnastics class - the first pic was a rare moment when he was actually listening to the teacher and following directions! He was jumping across the floor like a bunny. The second pic is more accurate of what most of class is like - Cam running off doing his own thing and getting into trouble! He is the youngest one in the class, but he does get a little better each class, so he is slowly learning:)

37 weeks:)

I had my 37 week check up today! Joe got off work early and was supposed to come with, but instead he ended up staying home with Cameron who is sick with a croupy cough and horrible runny nose. We have not had much sleep the past couple days since Cam is waking up at night and not napping during the day because of his coughing. I guess it is good practice for having a newborn again!
Anyway, the check up went well and everything is normal. No changes since last time. The Midwife said she thinks I will deliver around 39 weeks based on my last pregnancy and my progress this time. So that is exciting, only about 2 weeks away! She estimates the baby is about 7 pounds, so he will be about 8 pounds by delivery (just like Cameron). No recent belly pics, since I only gained half a pound since last week.

I am feeling ok overall, but I have been having so much back and rib pain. The Midwife said 2nd pregnancies are usually more painful because you are carrying and lifting and running after your older child all day. That is so true, I have had to be much more active this pregnancy, and my back is feeling the pain! I am ready for this baby to come any day now!

I tried downloading some pics from Cam's gymnastics class, but they are not working for some reason. But Joe came last week so we took some pictures. He is going to get off work a little early now on Thursdays to meet us at class, because I am having trouble lifting Cam onto the equipment. But we had lots of fun at the last class, and Cam loved walking on the high beam and jumping off at the end, and jumping on the trampoline!

36 weeks!!!

Well, it's been a long day so I will try to make this short! This morning I had my 36 week appointment and everything went well. Everything is all normal and I am already 1cm dilated and 70% effaced and the head is low at 0 station. That is farther along than I was with Cameron at 36 weeks, so I am thinking/hoping this baby will come a little early. Next week I will be full term so anytime after that is fine with me! I also got my flu shot today, and I think it has made me very tired today. Well, I have been tired most days lately because I sleep horribly because of back pain, so I am ready to get the baby out so my back can feel better again! I am having about 30-50 contractions a day, which is normal, and the same thing happened when I was pregnant with Cameron. But they have been increasing every day, so just another sign that I am one step closer I hope!

Cameron has not been himself today, and tonight he was so upset it took him a dose of Tylenol, then Ibuprofen, then 2 hours later he finally just went to bed. We are worried it's another ear infection, so if he's not better tomorrow I will take him to the doctor, and we might have to finally make a decision about getting him ear tubes. So more to come...

Oh, my friend Amy took some cute pics the other day. Cameron likes to point to my belly button and say "baby coming" like he thinks it is going to come out of my belly button or something! He also likes to give my belly hugs and kisses. He knows there is a baby in there, but I don't think he realizes it is coming to stay forever!

My Boys on Halloween

Ok, so I had to post a few Halloween pics even though we didn't really get any good ones! It is pretty much IMPOSSIBLE to get a picture of Cameron sitting or standing still, looking at the camera, and smiling. He is always on the move! He was yoda, and it was so cute, but most of the pics we got were either with his hat unbuttoned or off. It was a little too tight under his chin. But he had a blast trick-or-treating for the first time! He ate more candy than he has ever eaten in his life, and I was worried he would never go to bed but I think he was worn out from all the excitement that it didn't even affect him. Yes, he even ate candy during trick or treating. We also went to Joe's boss's house to see his wife Vicki who dresses up as a witch to hand out candy every year.

We tried to get a belly shot next to the pumpkin, but I didn't realize you can't really see the belly with my black sweater on! Anyway, I have my 36 week appointment in a week. I was looking back at my pregnancy diary from Cam's pregnancy (no, I am not keeping a pregnancy diary this time, I guess I don't have the time, and everything has been pretty much the same anyway)! When I was pregnant with Cam I was 1cm dilated at 36 weeks, so I am excited to hear what they say at my appointment next week. I have been having more and more Braxton-Hicks contractions the past few days, so I know it is getting closer. I have already started some Christmas shopping because I know December is going to be a very busy month!!!