35 Weeks, 2 Days and Big

I had appointment with my OB today to check on the baby. I am still measuring big. I am scheduled to have another ultrasound next Thursday to determine the baby's size. I figured I'd ask my doctor after that ultrasound what my options are as far as having the baby early and if a c-section is likely. We really need to figure out a name soon!

My blood pressure was 118/68 and my weight was 159 lbs (that's 40 lbs gained so far and 2 lbs up from 2 weeks ago). I did the Group B Strep test today and my doctor checked to see if I am dilated. Which I am - 1 cm right now. The baby's heartbeat sounded good and everything is looking good still.

My due date is July 5th (a Monday) and my doctor is on call the weekend of the 4th. So that's good news if I make it that long. I'm really hoping my doctor gets to do the delivery this time.
I'm still feeling okay, though I feel like my skin cannot stretch anymore. It hurts so much and is so red. Heartburn has set in but isn't bothering me all the time at least. I'm worn out and it's getting harder to carry Carter everywhere, but that's all to be expected. One benefit of being so worn out is that I'm sleeping pretty well at night. I get up to pee 3 or 4 times a night but am able to get back to sleep quickly.I'm still able to stay pretty active. The last two mornings Sarah and I have walked. We have been walking over at West Hills and we've been doing about 4 1/4 miles each day. I don't think we've slowed down too much from our usual speed but it's hard for me to tell.Here's a belly picture from today (35 weeks, 2 days) ...


And here's one from 31 weeks ...


That black tank makes it hard to really compare, but I am definitely bigger.

Today I took Carter to the pool after my doctor's appointment. The water is so nice this year - it was pretty cold this time last year. Even though the parking lot was almost full when we got there, everyone must have driven separately because it wasn't very crowded. There were a few carloads of people that obviously didn't live in our neighborhood who tried to get into the pool until they realized the gate was locked. Luckily none of them were brave enough to ask me or other people close by to let them in. I never know what to do when I'm not sure if someone lives in the neighborhood or not. I feel like I'm being rude if I ask them who they are and where they live.

Carter got really good at jumping in today. I'm still catching him before he really hits the water, but he's getting braver. We're hoping to go back to the pool tomorrow with Sarah and Mary Grace so I'll try to catch him more in the water then if he's willing to try.