Sunday, April 19, 2009

Only 19 days 'til baby's due date!!

It's fun to think that we're entering the "final days" before we get to hold our baby! The hospital bag is ready; the pack 'n' play is set up in our bedroom. We've taken a few classes at the hospital (birthing, breastfeeding, infant care). We've completed some last minute house projects. We think we're ready!

The baby's kicks are getting more and more forceful. Kim still feels good but has puffy feet and gets very tired by the end of the day. Kim's long term substitute started this week. They plan to have a few weeks of overlap in the classroom to ease the transition for everyone.

The OB-GYN says the baby is head down and totally "engaged" in the birth canal. Later in the week, we're planning to have our final ultrasound so that the doctor can predict the baby's birth weight.

5 comments:

Grandma & Grandpa S. said...

Hi, Kim, Matt, and BABY!
We've loved to see your journey on your cool blog. Yes, you're looking like you're well into the "final days." Grandpa S. and Grandma S. have a disagreement about only one thing. Grandma thinks you're coming THIS week, Baby, maybe even tomorrow, April 20
and Grandpa thinks you'll be coming NEXT week. We certainly agree that you will be precious to us, Baby, and that you will be loved a whole lot, by ALOT of people! We love your parents, too.

Dave and Elizabeth said...

You look great Kim! I had Henry at 37 weeks, and I know how anxious we were to meet him at that point. We'll be praying for you in these last days of your pregnancy! Can't wait to see pictures of your precious little one!

Unknown said...

You look great, Kim! Enjoy the last days of being pregnant! We'll be checking in often to see if there's news of the newest Schleicher! Lizzy

Mrs. Seis said...

Yeah! Only 19 days. I am so very excited for you. I can hardly wait to see pictures of this new Little One. You are in my prayers Kim, Matt and Precious Little One. You look beautiful Kim.
Love, Mrs. Seis

Lee said...

Fantastic. I don't think that you will last until May 10th I agree with Grandpa S. God Bless all of you. We may not see Mom and Dad W. next week :)