Baby Boy Update

I had my 31 week check up today.  Blood pressure, weight gain, movement, etc. is all looking great.  The doctor said that he is almost in the head down position, he's a little off to the left right now, but he's not breech.  His heart rate was 147 BPM and I'm measuring at 32 weeks instead of 31.  Right now the doctor isn't concerned with me measuring slightly ahead.  I did the same thing with Marissa about this time.  Also, I'm technically 31 weeks 4 days today, so I'm almost 32 weeks anyway.  She will monitor growth in the next couple of weeks and as we get closer to my due date I may see "Baby Boy" one more time on the ultrasound to get an estimate of his weight. 

Yes, we're still calling him Baby Boy because he does not have a name yet...and it is starting to have a ring to it. :-P

My next appointment is scheduled for November 17th and then...dun, dun, dun...I go WEEKLY until he's born.  Yikes!  Where has this pregnancy gone?! 

I asked the doctor today (already knowing that the answer is her guess is as good as mine) if second babies usually come sooner than the first.  She said in most cases a second baby does come sooner, but ultimately they come when they are ready.  I was a week overdue and induced with Marissa.  I still have a glimmer of hope that he will come after the holidays are over, but I'm hoping to avoid an induction this time around.  Time will tell!

We've started painting the nursery and I hope to start getting things back together this weekend.  I am waiting to take pictures because right now it looks a mess.  Stay tuned for some sneak peeks!

I still have quite a bit on my "to-do" list. 

• Recover Marissa's mobile with fabric that matches Baby Boy's nursery (requires sewing)
• Make or buy hand and foot print plaques
• Make decoration for behind the crib, I'm thinking initials but so far we only know of two initials
• Make decoration for his bedroom door, again we need a name for this
• Buy shelves for nursery and get decorative items
• Buy toy bin that matches nursery
• Hang wall art
• Finish painting
• Put together crib, move dresser and glider
• Organize closet and make closet labels

I'm sure I'm forgetting a number of things but that's all I can think of now.  I'm trying to hold off on buying anything for him because my work has graciously offered to throw me a baby shower at the end of November.  :)  Such a blessed little boy.