The end is near for prenatal check-ups

On Thursday, September 11th I had another prenatal check-up with Dr. Hulsen.  An ultrasound was performed first to determine the position and size of the baby.  Baby P is roughly 5lbs 11oz and is estimated to weigh around 7 1/2lbs when he arrives, about the same size as Nolan and Carter.  Baby P is also head down and ready to go!!  Baby's heart rate was recorded at 131 BPM.

Since Baby is getting so big, it was hard to attain good ultrasound pics, but the ultrasound tech saw hair, so hopefully he isn't too bald.  When Bill and I saw the 3D picture we looked at each other and said, "look at those lips!!"  We think Baby P is going to favor Carter.

Once the ultrasound was finished, I met with Dr. Hulsen for my check-up.  I have been having Braxton Hicks, but nothing to change my cervix.  Dr. Hulsen said my cervix is still closed and it will probably still be a few weeks before Baby P makes his appearance.  I am perfectly fine to wait the 3 weeks.  I want to get out of the month of September, so the baby has it's own birthday month!

Tonight I had Bill take my monthly pregnancy pictures.  I did my best this pregnancy to look decent in my monthly pictures, but now I'm tired and don't feel like making myself look fancy.  I took pictures right when I arrived home from work.  I'm feeling okay.  Lots of nausea and heartburn.   I have been throwing up at random times too, mostly because I have no room left in my stomach I guess.

I've been talking to Nolan and Carter a lot about another baby brother.  Carter is starting to realize something is about to change because this weekend he was all over my girlfriends who came to his party.  Carter kept cuddling with them and then looking at me, as if, "are you jealous?" haha Silly little boy!  Nolan is still wanting to name the baby Kevin, but I think Bill and I have finally decided on a name.  WE WILL NOT REVEAL THE NAME BEFORE HE IS BORN, SO DON'T ASK!!!!