9th Doctor Visit

We started our weekly visits to the doctor on Thursday. We had another boring, normal (aka all is good) check-up. My stomach measured 35 1/2 cm, which is about average. They say your stomach measurement should roughly correlate to the number of weeks along you are. The baby's heart rate remained steady at around 150 bpm. The prenatal water aerobics and yoga is paying off for Mom, as we're at 15lb weight gain overall. They also performed a Group Beta Strep test.

We decided to pass on the more intrusive exam. The doctor said they normally start checking now to see if the cervix has started to dilate or efface. However, they said its only done because most people want to know and any measurements they get are meaningless. After hearing this, we decided the nether regions will be violated plenty soon enough. There's no reason to start early.

Here is the latest on what is happening with the baby's development at week 36:

With one month to go, your baby weighs about six pounds and is fattening. Her full length from crown to feet is about 20 1/2 inches. Has your baby's movement slowed down? If so, you shouldn't worry. Five to ten percent of all mothers report that babies start to slow down as they grow larger and get more cramped for space. Still, you should be able to feel your baby move more than ten times a day. If you're concerned, try drinking a sweet beverage, such as orange juice, and then lying on your side for a while. Most babies will wake up and start to move. If you're still concerned, contact your healthcare provider.