Pregnancy - 37 Weeks

Progress is being made, albeit slowly. The doc indicated he doesn't think I'll actually go to my due date! Today is exactly 37 weeks, which is technically full term, so it could be any time!! At my visit this morning, I was 3cm, 0 station, and 60-70% effaced, so this show might take to the road soon! I can't say that I would be upset if it came early either...I'm ready to meet Aaron or Aubrey.

As of today, I have gained 26 pounds, and I would kinda like to cut it off there if I could. If I have to go the whole 3 weeks, I don't think I'll be able to keep it there! I gained 26 with one child and 25 with the other (can't for the life of me remember which one was which), so keeping all the numbers close would be neat.

Since the beginning of this pregnancy I have been seeing my doctor every 2 weeks! There were a few exceptions in there when I went 3 weeks, but for the  most part, all the docs and nurses and I have been seeing a lot of each other! Since 34 weeks, I've been seeing the doc twice a week! On Mondays, I see him for my regular appointment and have a non-stress test, then on Thursdays, I just have the NST. However, the last 2 Thursdays, they have seen some strong contractions on the NST and have decided to see me anyway!

This boy or girl moves a lot, so much so that both Jason and my mother have felt it when they were hugging me! During the NST's, he or she kicks and pushes on the contraction monitor so hard that it really looks as those I might be in labor! I really am looking forward to meeting this little wiggle worm!

Annaleigh has already informed me that I have worn this shirt in way too many pregnancy pics! She'll just have to get over it, b/c I'm definitely not going shopping for any more maternity clothes...period....ever!!

3D Ultrasound

I know this is terribly behind, but better late than never! While Jason was home between his National Guard trip and Italy, we had our 3D Ultrasound. It was supposed to be done between 28-32 weeks, and we just made it in under the deadline at 32 weeks exactly! We didn't have a 3D done with Alden because we were really nervous about accidentally finding out the sex of the baby...we had waited that long and didn't want to see something we weren't supposed to by mistake! With this baby, they assured us that the technology is even better now than 4 years ago, and they would just focus on the face, staying away from the important parts!

This was my favorite shot. I like that you can see its little eyebrows here! This precious baby did not want to cooperate with the sonographer, and I was forced to lie on that really comfortable table for well over an hour and a half! To her credit, the sonographer was so sweet, and she was determined that I would get some good pictures!

For a 3D Ultrasound to work, you have to think in opposites. If you want a 3D shot of the baby's face straight on, then the sonographer has to get the baby in view in 2D as a profile shot. Consequently, if you want a profile shot in 3D, then the 2D shot has to be straight on. Confusing, I know! The point here is that you never see any straight on shots in 3D! That meant the baby was looking directly at the probe in 2D and refused to be photographed in any other way. Is this an indication of a stubborn streak?

This one has its little nose all crunched up (she called this just "ultrasound junk"), but I think it's sweet because you can see that its little cheeks are pulled back pretty tight like it's smiling!

This looks like a happy baby!

Treehouses and Double Trouble

Today, my brother, sis-in-law, and I took the little ones to the Botanical Gardens to see the treehouse exhibits! There were several, all neat, but none held a candle to the one my brother built for his daughter at their house. I really should take pics of it so you could see how truly neat it is!

Alden (4 yrs 5 mos) and Claire, my niece, (2 yrs 5 mos) both had a great time. It was at least overcast for most of the day, so that kept it bearable, considering I am due with either Aaron or Aubrey in 30 days!!

The Flower Pot Treehouse

This is a good 12-15 ft off the ground, but Uncle Wesley is hanging on to them!

How SWEET is this? They are watching the mini train go by.

Two little birdies in a nest...

Very weird...this gaggle of granddaddy longlegs were above the porch on the cedar treehouse. There were at least 5-6 of these clusters all over the place...

Looking out the window...

Alden...

and Claire...

This is what I get when I interrupt playing for a picture...

The Captain and First Mate deciding where to go next...

Hope they know where they're going...

Working to bring the bucket to the top of the treehouse...

Aunt Brandi had placed some snacks inside, so it was worth the effort!

Getting a little help from Claire...

Taking a well-deserved break...

Finally making it to the Splash area...

Must be cold...

And apparently tasty!

Now, time for a nap for ALL of us!

Baby Names

We are 99% sure that we have come up with names for the new baby! I know...it's about time! Unless something else comes straight from God, we have decided on...

Aaron Seth Baggett

or

Aubrey Jill Baggett

Sibling Class & Pregnancy Week 35

We here at the Baggett Household are in full baby preparation mode! Part of that included taking Alden to the Sibling Class offered at our hospital. Four years ago, Annaleigh was also supposed to attend this class, but dear Alden arrived a bit too early and she missed it! We were determined Alden was going to make it to this class before the new baby arrived...and he did!

First, the kids (I think I counted 9 children ages 2-5) colored a picture of what they thought our baby would look like. Apparently, Baby Baggett is black and green with a touch of purple thrown in there for good measure! They also colored a birthday card for their new sibling.

Next, the teacher read them a story about a new baby. In this book, the big brother tried to play with the baby and had to learn not to get their feelings hurt when the baby didn't play back. Alden listened like a good boy.

The kids learned to diaper and feed their favorite baby or bear. This is "Batman" bear, sans the costume.

Alden's favorite part of the class was painting a onesie for his new sibling. He decided to put the sun, moon, and stars on it, along with the letter "A", since we know the new baby will have an "A" name, as well...more on that later...decisions have almost been made...

Sweet brother and sister...

The second best part was riding the tram or the "train" to the main part of the hospital and back.

Each time we go to the maternity ward, which isn't often, we stop by to look at Alden's picture in the hallway! I try to take his pic each time too, since clearly he is growing pretty fast! We are honored that his picture was chosen to represent all the sweet babies born at the hospital. It even says "Baggett" on the kevlar helmet he is laying on. Our photographer, Kristen Farnsworth, is amazing. Check out her blog and website at http://www.whispersphotography.com/.

While at the main hospital for Women and Children, the kids got to see some new babies in the nursery, the LDR suite, and the recovery rooms.

Alden received a "BIG BROTHER" pin and a certificate to say he would make a GREAT big brother!

Before we left, the teacher offered to take a pic of our family of 4.5! This also coincides with pregnancy WEEK 35! I have been terrible about taking pregnancy pics, mainly because Jason has been away so much with the NG and his government travel to Italy!

Swim Lessons

Alden decided to begin swimming all by himself while we were in Destin this year! This was conveniently one week before we were supposed to start the swimming lessons that I had already paid for! Alden was only 4 years and 3 months, so we were very proud of him, and we went to swimming lessons nonetheless. I'm glad we did, because he still learned a LOT!

Since swim lessons coincided with VBS, my mom had to take him the first week since I couldn't get out in time because I was teaching 4th grade! I took him the second week and got some sweet pictures. Jason was also gone with the National Guard all this time and missed it all, so I had to get lots of pics!

Alden is wearing the red trunks...

Making new friends...

Looking very mischievious...

Jumping in all by himself...

Swimming alone to the Coach...

Waiting in line for the best part of class each day...

Going...

Going...

Still going...

GONE!!!