Baby Went to the Clipper / Lakers Game

Last night Alex, Andrew, Baby and I went to the Clipper / Lakers Game. It was so much fun! I got the tickets for Alex's Birthday. The boys were high-fiving each other, cheering and caring on. It was great. They also surprised me with a Lakers Baby Binnie. Isn't that cute! They are so thoughtful and sweet. I swear Andrew must of said thank you like 10 times.

On a whole other note. I started to loose the plug this morning! It really could be any day now!

Weekly OB Check-Up

Our Weekly OB Check-up was different from all our previous check-ups. We saw Dr. Strachen instead of Dr. Grouse. Unfortunately, Dr. Grouse lost her Step-Father and was out for the week. Dr. Strachen did her check-up, measured my belly twice and then ordered an Ultrasound, concerned about the babies growth because the belly was smaller then expected, possibly due to Baby already dropping into position.

Yesterday we went to get the Ultrasound. It took over and hour. It was a little alarming the number of images they took of Baby's Femurs, Heart, Brain, Blood Flow of the Cord and in the Brain.

Dr. Grouse's assistant called today and let us know that Baby has a normal growth pattern and is healthy. They determined that we are approximately 37.5 weeks pregnant based on the average growth pattern of fetuses. We have another appointment on Feb 27th.

Last Day at Work

I have officially started Maternity Leave as of Feb. 13th! Yea! Now I will have time to prepare the house for Baby. Wash Baby clothes and linens, filing, bills, etc. Streamline our house and process. We can't wait for Baby to Arrive! I love being pregnant but I can't wait to look into those little eyes and nibble on little toes!

37 Weeks

We went to the Doctor today for our 37 week check up and everything is going wonderfully. I am still the same weight as two weeks ago, which is typical. My blood pearsure and heartrate is 98/70. The babies heartrate is normal about 140. Baby is already engaged at zero station (meaning baby has settled into the pelvis, but before descending to the birth canal) and we are 60% effaced, very typical! No Dialation yet but it could be any day now! We are very very excited!

Belly News

We are almost 37 weeks! Which is full term. So, after Thrusday the Baby could arrive any day! We have a Dr. Appt. tomorrow and will have more information on our expected due date!

I measured my belly last night. I am 40 inches around! Can you believe that? My waist is bigger than Alex's! Ha ha. Baby continues to drop into position and loves to kick all day long. We are still trying to pick names for boys and girls. We have a few for each but have not settled on one yet.

There are a few conditions:

• The name must begin with an 'A' for both boys and girls.
• The boys middle name is George Atwater.
• The girls middle name is Anne Atwater or Anne could be part of the first name and then the middle name would be Atwater.
• We perfer a name of Greek Origin.
• Baby's Last name is Xagorarakis.

8 Months

Tomorrow we are 8 months (36 weeks) pregnant. I am super excited. I cannot wait for the baby to get here. Over the last week Baby has moved down and is not causing so much heartburn but now I have to tinkle all the time. Ha ha.


February 14th we are 37th weeks which is full term so it is just a waiting game after that! Baby could be here any day! We better pack our hospital bag. We already preregistered at the Hospital and have our car seat in the car.