31 weeks

I had to go in yesterday to do some testing because I've been having lots of braxton hicks contractions, and they wanted to make sure that they weren't the real thing. They did a stress test to check his heart beat and contractions. Both were fine. We then had an ultrasound to check him out, and everything looked great. Then the doctor checked me out, and I'm going good. So, 3 hours in the doctors office later, and I'm still having practice contractions in the evening, but I'm not going to stress about them anymore.

We already have a little overachiever on our hands! Time-wise, I'm 31 weeks today. Barret is measuring 32 weeks 2 days and weighs in at a whopping 4.8 lbs. At 31 weeks, he should weigh 3.5 lbs. AND he is expected to gain 1/2 a lb. each week from here on out. That puts him at over 9 lbs. if I carry full term. OK. I'm a little in shock at that. I'm going to have a very serious conversation with my Doctor about inducing early!!

We are in the final count down now. Only 9 more weeks to go. The nursery is finally taking shape. We have all of the main pieces of furniture...crib, changing table/dresser, glider chair, and bookcase to house the TV that Travis insists is going in the nursery...just in case Barret wants to watch ESPN at 3:30 am.

This weekend I intend to get the nursery all in order! I'll take pictures then and post them soon!

Here's our little Barret yesterday. He finally cooperated in a front view of his little face. He DEFINITELY has my lips! I can't wait to meet him in person!