Baby Bump 36 weeks

I can’t believe there’s only one month to go before we get to meet Baby Doc! The time has been going so fast…


(Don’t mind the dust bunnies in the photo. I can’t bend down to pick them up anymore. Someday I’ll vacuum again…)
On one of my ultrasound exams, the doctors found that one of Baby Doc’s kidneys was slightly enlarged. (This totally flipped me out, because that is how Martin’s whole debacle started back in May.) We’ve been going back for more frequent ultrasound exams to keep an eye on that pesky kidney. The last one was two weeks ago, and at that point his kidney was at the high end of the normal range, but it was within normal size. So we’re just going to keep an eye on it and see if/how it changes from here. But, I’m told, nothing to worry about at this point. (Fingers crossed!)

At that ultrasound (2 weeks ago, 34 weeks pregnant), kiddo weighed in at about 6 pounds. SIX POUNDS! And he’s still growing, roughly a half pound a week! Which puts us on track to be about 7 pounds this week, and roughly 9 pounds at 40 weeks. Assuming he has read the baby books and knows what to do. (I’m betting he didn’t read the books. And that he’ll do what he darn well pleases.)

Since I’m not worrying about kidneys, I’ve been putting a lot of energy into decorating the nursery for Baby Doc! I’ve been going a little nuts working with some farm themed stencils in there… Here’s a sneak peek of what I’ve been working on.

The big focal point will be this barn. (This will be right above the changing table.)

There is a small flock of sheep parading under the window. (Every time I see these sheep I can’t help but think, “Parading sheep are parading… Parading down the street… Parading sheep are parading…” Anyone know where that’s from? Or how to finish it? It makes me giggle every time. )


This is going to be my favorite corner. That’s a brand-new rocker-recliner under that plastic wrap. (Thanks, Mom and Dad!) There will be a bookshelf to the right of the chair. The plastic is staying on until all the painting is done. (The last thing I need is to get paint all over my new comfy chair!) And that is encouraging me to get finished with this project… I can’t wait to kick back and relax in this amazing chair!


There isn’t much other furniture in this room just yet… We have everything ordered, and it should be here within the next two weeks. I just hope the furniture gets here before Baby Doc does!

I’ll post a big tutorial here about how to create a farm-themed nursery once I’ve got this one finished. (And there’s furniture to include in the photographs. Hopefully I’ve planned it out right!)

So… any bets? When is Baby Doc coming, and how big will he be? Let’s make it fun, shall we? I have two $10 Starbucks gift cards to giveaway – one to the person who guesses closest on the date, and one to the person who guesses closest on his weight.

Leave your guesses in the comments. I’ll announce the winners once I know who they are, and am home from the hospital (and have gotten a tiny bit of sleep).

A valid email address must be included in the comment to be eligible to win. Winner must respond via email within 48 hours of notification to claim prize. Mailing address must be within the continental United States.

{Starbucks doesn’t know who I am. They are not sponsoring this giveaway. I just love their fall drinks so much, I want to share!}