Sneak Peak! 37 Weeks

My midwife called me yesterday to say that their office purchased a new ultrasound machine, and would I like to come in so they could practice on me.  I was a little reluctant at first.  I'm was afraid something would be terribly wrong, or that I would find out he was 10+ pounds or something.  I was curious about God's intentions of offering this opportunity, but eventually I called to say I would be happy to come in for a free ultrasound. 

I'm so glad that I did!  The baby looked very healthy and the technology was so amazing!  I really do feel like I got to cheat a little by seeing his sweet little face a few weeks early.  God was just offering me a very nice reward for hanging in there while my stomach hangs out of the front of most of my maternity shirts. 

The ladies were just playing around and doing some training with the machine, so we never did any official measurements.  I have nothing to worry about now as far as his size goes.  I figure, what you don't know can't mess with your mind.  We were able to confirm that the baby is definitely a boy, and you'll see why below.  The ladies couldn't stop taking pictures of his face, because they said it was so rare to get such a clear picture of the face so late in a pregnancy.  They kept commenting on the size of his lips, and I said that Paul has about the biggest lips a white person can have, so that would explain it.  He looks a lot like Chloe to me. 

It was really fun to see him there in the womb.  I am more excited than ever to have him.  My little man.  I had my regular visit following the ultrasound.  Amazingly, I have only gained 36 pounds.  I am tracking behind my first pregnancy on weight gain, despite being significantly larger in appearance.  I had my Group B Strep test done.  Please pray that I do not carry the bacteria.  My midwife asked if I'd like her to "check" me, and I figured, hey, why not.  I already have my pants down.  I was only dilated to 2 centimeters and was estimated to be about 60% effaced.  The baby is still stationed at -2.  It doesn't sound like I'll be delivering at 37 weeks like I did with Chloe, and I don't mind at all.  This Mama still has plenty to do before having a second baby!

Here are a couple of pics.  Enjoy!