Doctor Check-up appt: 38 weeks

Just got back from the docs appt. Not much new. The doc said "see you next week"

• Dialated 2cm, 30% effaced
• Belly is measuring up at 37 weeks. I asked her how big she thought the baby was and she estimated about 6 - 6.5 lbs
• My blood sugars have been wacked in the past 48 hours - so I'm making a phone call to the dietician again to get some pointers. My latest craving has been Apple Cider which I can't have right now. So, who wants dibbs on bringing me an apple cider in the hospital? Ha! No whip, no cream please
• I weighed the same - so, still a total weight gain of about 22 lbs. Doc said that's just fine. I may not gain any more weight at all
• Docs are still set on a due date of Dec 2nd. She says - "we could be talking about induction dates around Dec 5th or you could go on your own! It's all up to little baby at this point"
• I'm noticing that now that I'm massively pregnant, people make funny comments. The best comment yet today was in the elevator at the doctors office from at 70+ year old with his wife: "Wow, looks like you're not sleeping alone!"
• Almost forgot - a FAST baby heart beat again at almost 160bpm

I'm thinking about doing lunges in the hall here at work during lunch time today. Think that will help get the ball rollin'?

A busy week!

I had my baby/kid fix this week! It was great! After seeing Crosby at the hospital on Monday - I got a chance to see many friends this past week with their kids! Mia, Rylan, Nick...pics posted below:)

Nick is funny Nick. He continues to amaze us. He'll be three at the end of December and talks like an 8 year old! Even though I looked drugged in the pic with Mia - I had to post...she's getting so big! From what mom Carissa says - she's the best baby in the entire world. Rylan's (3.5 weeks) mom Melissa says that he's sleeping 3-4 hrs a night and is a great baby. I can only wish for the same!

Bill and I relaxed this weekend. Gma and Gpa Sherck were over for the Gopher FB game, dinner lastnight (crock pot white chicken chili) and they delivered a huge stack of toys for BS all the way from Atlanta! Thank you the Sims (especially Rachel & Michael) for the hand-me-down toys...they're all perfect. Bill about freaked when he saw the pile. His comment was "what do kids need all of this STUFF for?" I guess we're all ready now, we also got BS's infant carrier from the Sims. Does that mean we're ready for the hospital now?

We headed to church this morning and now Bill is headed out fishing the Mississippi for the rest of the day with Jacob & Aaron while I watch DVR'd episodes of Grey's Anatomy & Intervention. I'm feeling a little cooped up - but, I'm feeling a little icky to be on my feet shopping:( I know i'll need this relaxation because soon enough my life will change with a screaming baby. Yes, Laura - I think BS will be a screamer. We'll figure out how to deal with it when that day approaches. I had him snap an updated belly pic this morning for all of you!

Doctors appointment at 10am tomorrow morning - 38 weeks along now. I'll post updates on my progress and any new news! Who knows - baby sherck could stay put for another 2+ weeks or be nice and want to come early!

Big News!

Look at our new baby! Just kiddin'...how cute is this little munchkin? Congrats to our friends Brandon & Keegan with the birth of their new little son Crosby! I got a chance to run to the hospital after work tonight and quickly realized that I'm next in line for a short hospital stay. Babies are miracles and birth is just...unexplainable. Crosby is so perfect in every which way - he wispered to me that he can't wait to meet his play-date buddy, BS.
I never realized how akward it is holding an itty bitty baby with a HUGE belly on me - I think baby sherck was getting jealous as he/she was kicking the entire time I was holding Crosby!

New paint job in baby's bedroom at 37 weeks!

Check out BS's new room! I had this crazy idea to paint some horizontal stripes on the walls(instead of artwork) for the babies room. While I sat in a chair, handed out tall beers and directed Lisa & Dad on the "project", it turned out great! Thank you to Lisa's patience and thoroughness, it's exactly what I was looking for. We're planning on ordering the baby's name in 8" cherry wood lettering to add to the wall below the third stripe after the birth.

Again, the girls had a fun time with Bill while we were hard at work (more pictures to come from their trip to Cabellas) It's interesting how Bill entertains the girls...they spent Friday night tying flies and all they ever want to do is GO FISHING!

A couple sister photos below - how do you like the one of all three of us pregnant? Priceless. Ellie hasn't changed a bit -but continues to be her goofball self. When Bill asked her how she was born her response was "the pizza delivery man dropped me off at the front step." What a nut.The last one I had to include - Zoie. She could possibly be the most BEAUTIFUL 2nd grader I have ever met. She's turning into such a girl now and wants nothing more for a shopping trip with Cami and I. Bless her heart:)

We spent Saturday night out to dinner at Space Aliens with friends Brandon, Keegan and Cooper (2 yrs) What a great place for "over-stimulation" for a two year old! Bill snapped a pic me with the Alien kids menu.

Bill and I went to church this morning and he's now out on Lake Independence with Brandon getting one last fish-on before it really gets too cold to fish. The high today is about 30 degrees. Isn't that cold enough? Since Brandon's wife Keegan will be induced Tuesday AM with their 2nd little boy and I'm about ready to blow any day - we thought the boys could use one last rendezvous out for some relaxation before screaming babies arrive. Ha!

My plan today is to get my nails and toes painted (thanks to the gift certificate from Rye and Cullen), run to the grocery store and make baked chicken wings in preparation for the girls night at the Shercks tonight with seven of my girlfriends! We're watching the 80's movie "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"...how cliche, huh? I've felt good the past few days and am surprised at how my body continues to change and grow! BS is definitely squished. Please continue to pray for a healthy rest of the pregnancy and delivery!

For those of you that didn't hear the update from last week's doc's appt. Not too much that is new...which is good, right?

*Baby's heart beat = 150 bpm
*Tummy = measuring up to be right in line
*Weight gain = gained another 1 lb in the past week which is the exact amount for this point
*Dialated = 1-2cm still
*Gestational Diabetes = need to watch it more than ever now. In the past two weeks I've had a tough time keeping it under control -so, I guess I'll be eating celery for breakfast, lunch and dinner. She said- only a few more weeks you need to eat protein, protein and protein.
*My swollen tree trunk legs = normal
*Pressure in pelvic & tailbone areas = normal
*Forgetfulness & snipiness = normal (right, Bill?)

The doctor said that she doesn't feel that they would let me go any later than Dec 2nd...will probably have a Nov baby but we'll have to wait and see!

Baby Sherck's first Vikings game... ( Vikes 28- Texans 21)

Okay, not really...but, baby was there in spirit! Everytime the fireworks went off and the crowd roared, baby kicked a few more times. I think we may have a sports fan in the making! Bill and I had a blast at the game today - we started off attending a pre-game party in the Miller Lite beer tent on the plaza. What a shame that I had a wrist-full of free beer tags that went to WASTE! The tent catered in Buffalo Wild Wings - not surprising that I had my fair share.

We laughed, right outside of our Gate was an Ambulance. I think it made Bill feel better in case I went into labor - ha! I waddled around the DOME just fine today, just a little bit slower than I normally would.The biggest laugh we had out of the day by far: I was walking into the Dome and had to be searched by a security guard first (purse, sweatshirt, etc) and the woman pats my belly and asked me "whats in there?" I told her it was a baby - and her response was "oh, yeah...I have one of those too." Did I mention that she was NOT pregnant? Goofy...

My dad killed a bird

A quick note before Dad, Mom and I go eat dinner (pheasant pot pies). Dad went out hunting this morning with Ron, Rob and Rio the dog...one shot, one bird. He was cleaning the bird on the front lawn! Geez... I hope he takes me hunting when I get older.

Halloween...

Where are all of the trick-or-treaters? We kept a tally and only had 35, but had enough candy for 100! I've attached a couple pics below of my Halloween costume - and one updated picture of the baby in the belly for those of you out of town who I don't see often.

Another relaxing weekend at the Shercks. Bill is headed out pheasant hunting tomorrow while I sleep as late as I can, a possible Halloween party tomorrow night and Sunday is BS's first Vikings game! 12:00pm kick off so let's just hope that I can walk the steps in the DOME with BOB (baby on board)

Docta, Docta, gimmee the news for 35+ weeks...

One month away from parenthood! Bill and I had yet another exciting doctors appointment this morning - highlights include:

• BS's heartbeat - 140bpm (slowin' down a bit)
• Hemoglobin check - iron levels look fine
• Blood pressure - great
• Tummy - measuring right in line to an avg size baby
• Baby - weighs about 5 1/2 lbs right now
• Weight Gain - I've gained another 2 lbs...she suggested gaining another 1 lb per week for the rest of the pregnancy. I'm at a total of 22 lbs weight gain which she feels is right on track!
• Group B stress test (bacterial test) - results will be given at next week's appt
• Dialated - 1-2 cm already!
• Baby's head is down and in the right position

I'm going back weekly for appointments now. In the home stretch! It's Halloween tomorrow - I'll be sure to post pictures of me in my costume for a work party. Going as a knocked-up nun! To get you in the halloween spirit, below is a pic of my crazy little sisters getting ready for the big day! Ha!

FMSC / Moore Family / New Dads Class

Spent a couple hours last night volunteering at Feed My Starving Children with Wong, Joe, Marisa, Bailey and Auntie Kim. We had a blast! Some of my favorite pictures...

Today I got a chance to meet up with friends Jimmy, Aimee & Tyler Moore and their new addition to their family - Zach. At 5 weeks already, he weighs over 10 lbs and is a chunk! (see cheeks on picture...so adorable!) Good Luck to the Moore's with the colic in the upcoming weeks. Holding newborns lately, I'm quickly realizing that my turn will be up sooner than I believe! Aimee asked, "Are you and Bill ready for this?" My response was "Hmm...is anyone ever ready?" I think it was a good answer:)

Bill had a successful morning at New Dads class at North Memorial. I thought they taught those men how to change diapers but I guess not! Sheesh - I guess we'll have to go through diaper changing after the baby is born! He feels he has successfully learned how to be a good dad because he played with the bucket of babies from class. Below it he pic he sent to my cell phone during the class. Geez.

A relaxing night at the Shercks tonight. Beer-can chicken for dinner and if I have carb pts left, I just might top it off with a sugar free fudgesicle.

Breastfeeding 101

From what I learned at breastfeeding class tonight, there are three major rules:
Rule #1 TRY not to get frustrated
Rule #2 Babies need to eat...a lot
Rule #3 Husbands should easily "give in" when their wives ask for something while they're trying to figure the whole feeding thing out. A back scratch, a diaper change, a foot rub, a glass of red wine or a bowl of chocolate ice cream isn't too much to ask for.



Approaching the 35 week mark fast and feelin' it! I'm noticing that my hips & back are aching more and I'm already starting to get swollen legs. No complaining here though - because I've been grateful to feel as well as I have up to this point. I'm going to continue getting my rest and relaxation because I know soon enough the rest of my life will change forever!
Tomorrow is Friday! I'm so happy for the weekend to be near. Bill will be in town - and I think I've decided to stay put also. Was thinking about heading to Anna's cabin but I think I'm too lazy for too much fun about now! Friday night may do some volunteering at FMSC with Wonger, Saturday will meet Zach Moore (Jimmy & Aimee's new baby boy) and Sunday Bill and I will spend some time with Mom & Dad Sherck helping them load a trailer before they head to Atlanta to see Bill, Laura, Rachel and Michael. Bill is attending "New Dads" class on Saturday morning which, if you can imagine - he's THRILLED about. Maybe he'll learn how to change a diaper.