hostess with the mostess

3 days to due date...

To my surprise, my sister came in town and will be here for two weeks to help with the baby. My close cousin, Shannon and her boyfriend also are here along with my aunt and uncle from Georgia. Unfortunately, they have to leave Wednesday and baby girl isn't here yet...

Went to the doctor today and things are fine. Still 1cm which was disheartening but over 40% effaced and making progress thinning out. He had a hard time checking me today because my cervix was tilted (new issue). He didn't seem worried but it makes me nervous b/c Google said it can end in c-section (DONT WANT ONE). Her heartbeat is loud and proud and made Dr. Diebel laugh..."she's as happy as a clam in there!" great. I told Matt I've always been a great hostess...incubating my child apparently is no different. I just want her to be happy and healthy and to deliver her without surgery. and soon. =)

How your baby's growing:

Your baby's waiting to greet the world! She continues to build a layer of fat to help control her body temperature after birth, but it's likely she already measures about 20 inches and weighs a bit over 7 pounds, a mini watermelon. (Boys tend to be slightly heavier than girls.) The outer layers of her skin are sloughing off as new skin forms underneath.