pictures of our baby!!

Okay, okay. I will stop teasing with my post titles already. You're not going to believe me when he actually arrives..

I am still pregnant and thrilled to be so. I had an ultrasound today, at 36 weeks 4 days. The pictures are basically worthless-- but it was great to see the little guy on screen. I have been measuring small the last few appointments (around 31 cm) and with my preterm labor last week, my midwife was a bit worried that the baby would be really little. An ultrasound was the best way to find out how much he (approximately) weighs. Looks as though he's around 6 lbs so far and that's great news. I had already had Zack by this point... weighing a whopping 5 lbs 15 oz.

My sister is in town and was able to watch my kids. I would have loved Aaron to be there because he has yet to come to an appointment. (I guess that's what happens with your fourth.) Aaron is super busy with work and I will keep my fingers crossed that he can make it for the delivery.

So, I went solo and it was nice and quiet. It's really incredible seeing him this far into the pregnancy. He is so cramped! Seriously, the pictures are terrible because he couldn't move at all. He was literally doubled over-- holding both of his feet with his hands. And he's so low that we couldn't get any type of head shot. All we could see was lots of hair, but no face because his head is down so far. In fact, the tech kept saying that she's surprised he's not already out yet. It's nice for someone else to confirm how LOW he is-- because I can definitely feel it. He dropped a couple of weeks ago and even though it's nice to have him away from my ribs, I have a really hard time walking!

As uncomfortable as these last few weeks have been, I am so happy to still be pregnant. Honestly, it's been a big accomplishment for me to take it easy and keep myself from going into labor. I am really proud! I am hoping I can make it until Halloween... but into November would be awesome. I want him to be nice and plump. I've never had a fat baby before. Can't I just get a newborn with some chubby cheeks?

Even though my babies are small, they have all had large heads... so massive it looks like it might roll off their tiny bodies. The doctor today was going over the measurements and said his legs look really long and (I quote) "his head is huge!" I couldn't help but laugh as I thought of my other boys with their huge noggins. I think it just means they are born with lots of brains..

So, that's the latest report. Nothing exciting yet--- and that in itself is excellent news. Aaron has yet to pick out a name. He is such a procrastinator. I know he's only waiting this long because he knows it drives me crazy.. Today he threw out two names on his list-- Ozzie and Philbert. I can only imagine a huge-headed Philbert joining our family. Guarantee he will be born with glasses, suspenders and a pocket-protector.

Not that Aaron reads this, but I can always give him a few good name suggestions.. What's your favorite baby boy name? It's hard after you've already named three. I checked out a baby name book at the library for Aaron to read. After flipping through it for a while, he told me that Enrique and Emmanuel are no longer on his list because people whose names start with the letter E are more likely to cheat on their significant other. Maybe I checked out the wrong book. ?

Okay, must go to bed. Sorry if this is so random and doesn't make any sense. I am extra tired tonight and don't want to proof read.

love to you all!