Friday Dr. appointment

Here is the update as of Friday.
2 words can sum up our baby boy, big and breach! He is estimated to weigh 6.3 pounds right now, at 33 weeks. The doctors say that he looks very healthy, but is an above average baby for his weight.
My blood pressure is still looking good as well. My official due date is still May 15 th , they won’t change that no matter how big he gets. They know that May 15 th is exactly 40 weeks. However, if he stays breech, they will take him 2 weeks early. This puts us looking at a c-section the first week of May.
There is a slight possibility that he can still turn. The doctors said to never underestimate their turning ability, no matter how big they are. But, they also said that when a baby is ‘frank breech’ (feet in front of their face) and so big, the chances of them turning is more unlikely. We guess he just likes hanging out the way he is. He has been breech at every sonogram sense 14 weeks.
We did not get any ‘good’ pictures of him again today. He is looking toward my spine, so all we see is his spine and the back of his head. Occasionally, you can see a little foot or hand. We know he has all 5 toes on one foot. ;)
I start seeing my doctor once a week starting a April 7th. He is going to probably start doing non-stress tests then to make sure that everything is going okay with the baby. Dr. Killeen takes amazing care of both of us, and wants to make sure that everything is going and growing like it should.
I have always felt like this baby would be here a little earlier than May 15 th , and it looks like I might be right. It is hard to believe that if he stays the way he is, we could have a baby in 5 weeks! I have so much I need to still do!
Thank you all for your prayers and love for this child God has blessed us with.

Already getting an 'A'

Well, as of today, Zachary is in the 90th percentile for his weight (5.5 lbs, a prediction). That means 10 percent of babies are bigger than he is at this stage. HOLY COW, he is a big boy.
He is still breach with his butt down, head up, and feet in front of his face. It is called Frank Breach for all you savvy people that know about breach babies.
The doctor says he has seen babies turn, but would be surprised in this babies case because he has been breach the entire time. I think he has gotten himself stuck, but maybe he will change his mind and turn. Even if he turns, I don't want to think about how big he will be and having him naturally. He is still supposed to gain a 1/2 pound a week, and we have 8 weeks left.
In 2 weeks the dr. wants to start the non-stress tests to play it safe. If he stays breach we will schedule a c-section 2 weeks before my due date to ensure that I don't go into labor.
We have been blessed with an amazing dr. that really understands our struggle. He takes great care of us, and plays it extra safe to ensure a healthy baby and mom to the best of his ability.
I go to the sonogram specialist on Friday for more precise measurements, and to see how all his little insides are developing.
I will post an update then, and maybe some nursery pictures. I am a horrible picture taker.

Nursery Update

A while back, I had a nursery to do list.
I have made some progress.
Get new light/ceiling fan-DONE
PAINT-DONE 3 walls khaki, one wall dark chocolate brown
Put the stuff in the closet in the attic-Done, Thanks James
Get a mattress for the crib-Done
Wash the crib sheet (note to self, buy Dreft)-I have not washed it, but I have it on the bed to see what it looks like. I also have lots of random things in the crib because I don't know where to put them.
Iron the dust ruffle and quilt-Still need to do this
Find window treatments-I got a roman shade with a sun/solar block panel
Get a glider-We found what kind of rocker we are going to get but still need to order it. The major problem of where to put it in the living room has been solved.
I bought a lamp, but need to do something with the lamp shade, like cover it it teal fabric.
We finished the dresser
All drawers and closet shelves were covered with contact paper
I organized the clothes by size in his closet
I got his name painted and put on the wall, and another sign over the changing table
We still need to:
Put up a shelf
Find something to go over the crib
Put together the pack n play and swing
And I am sure a multitude of other things in the next 8 weeks (or less)
WOW! I am down to single digits of weeks left!

Thankful

My natural pessimistic attitude some times gets the best of me. I heard a segment on the Today show last week about choosing your attitude, and it got me thinking. As a Christian, it struck me that I have no reason to be so pessimistic because of the hope and truth that I have been promised by our Lord and Savior.
So, a list, of things I am thankful for seemed necessary.
I am thankful:
For a wonderful, supportive, and loving husband (even through all my hormone fits)
Our precious son that is growing inside me, and the opportunity to be parents.
The opportunity to experience pregnancy. I realize this blessing is not promised, but an amazing gift, every aspect of it.
A family that loves and supports us. If I have never mentioned it, I have GREAT in-laws. I love James' family like my own.
A loving church family, and the ability to worship freely our Lord!
My dog Panzer. She is 7 years old and truly brings me joy. She is sick right now, and the thought of not having her frightens me. I love her so much.
We have wonderful friends! So many of them love our son already, and pray for him.
God has blessed us with more material things than we deserve, and I am thankful for our house, cars, and the ability to eat out.
The little joys of life, like TV, air conditioner, March madness, and shopping.

I need to make a list like this more often. It has left me feeling peaceful, content, and thankful. I needed a change of attitude and heart before church in the morning. I know that Easter, is the perfect time to be thankful and joyful for the greatest sacrifice ever made!
What am I most thankful for: my savior rising for me!

I LOVE Spring Break

I just thought I would let everyone know that!
One perk of being a teacher, the vacations.
Some times it is difficult to find the perks in teaching, especially in the Spring. I think they give us a break when they know we don't have the energy to come back.
For all of those on vacation, I hope ya'll are enjoying!

This and that

It has been a while sense I wrote anything.
Not much has been going on. SPRING BREAK is in 1 day! I can not wait. Man do I need this break. My energy levels are starting to go down again, but that is to be expected.
We had a wonderful baby shower in Corpus Christi last weekend. I flew down on Thursday night with the thought that I would get there in a lot less time than driving. That was not the case at all. I was delayed in Houston for over 3 hours. I was physically and emotionally exhausted by the time I finally got to my mother in law's house at about 2:00 in the morning. I was one of 'those' people that lays down on the seats at the airport. The trip back on Sunday was long, but we stopped a lot, and the baby and I did fine. I will not be going any where else any time soon. Like I said, it was a ton of fun, but exhausting.
My mom got the nursery painted and it looks really great. The walls are beige and one is chocolate brown.
I guess that is it for now. I am thinking about going to bed at 8:00 tonight. The time change has made me feel a bit guilty for my early bed times.