Growth Ultrasound, Thanksgiving, & Black Friday

So, last week we had an ultrasound to see how big this baby might be! I'm happy to report that she is COMPLETELY average (around the 50th percentile)!  At 37 weeks and 4 days, the tech estimated that she weighed about 7 lbs.  Of course, this measurement can be off by a pound or so, but it was nice to hear a nice, safe estimate. :)  The doctor said I was 1.5 cm dilated and 40% effaced, so I guess things are heading in the right direction!





Pic of the face- Looking right at the camera!

 



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We also hosted Thanksgiving at our house last week.  We had a small group of 5, so it was very low-key and relaxing.  What was not so relaxing was the marathon shopping on Friday!  I drug my mother along to my first ever early-morning Black Friday sale.  Babies 'R Us had 50% a glider/recliner that I really liked (and I had a coupon), so we set our alarms for 4:30am, were out the door at 4:50am, and were safely inside BRU at 5!  It really wasn't busy at all (I think all the crazies were at Toys 'R Us), and, after a few system glitches, we got the glider ordered, headed for the Starbucks in Randalls' for their Black Friday deal (BOGO Lattes!) and were on our way home to rest for a few hours before heading out again.

By the time the day was done, we managed to hit up BRU, Kohl's, Target, J Crew, Banana Republic, & Dillards- And even stopped by Central Market for breakfast ingredients for Saturday.  I will state for the record that it was entirely too much activity for my giant, 8.5 month pregnant self!  On Saturday, I was nearly in a coma...  It's amazing what a toll 30 extra pounds and a growing fetus can take on your body!

Speaking of my giant body, here's a pic of me taken today.  Only 10 days left till d-day!





38 1/2 Weeks