36 week check-up!!

Yesterday marked the 36 week check-up for baby Lo.  It was the first internal exam and also the time to do the Strep B test -- fun!!  Again, all vitals were great.  I dropped 2lbs for some reason.  Of course the nurse told us that you tend to lose a few pounds right before you give birth -- yikes, we still need a few weeks.  However, the internal exam showed that I had no dialation, only a softer cervix.  She anticipated we'll still have a few weeks.  Lo is around 6lbs and is anticipated to be a healthy 8lb baby if we go to full term.  She did think that he/she would be a longer baby (like his/her papa) because he/she is occupying the full length of my mid-section -- ribs to bottom of my belly.  Baby Lo is also quite active, as gaining a consistent read of the heartbeat was challenging.  He/she was constantly changing positions.  They are what I like to call 'jumping jacks' or 'snow angels'!!  From here on, we will be going to the doctor every week.  Next appointment is Wednesday (10/14) @ 3:40p with Dr. Beaven.  More to share!!