Update

I went to the doctor this morning. She told me that I am dilated 1/2 a centimeter. It's not much but to me it is better than nothing! At least I know that my body is doing what it is supposed to on its own so that hopefully I won't have to be induced. I don't mind that Tyler is staying in there a little longer than planned other than the knowledge that the longer he is in there, the bigger he gets. Scarry!

40 weeks

I had my doctors appointment yesterday. Not a whole lot had changed since last week. So it looks like baby Tyler will be born late. It's just a question of how late! I am enjoying these last few days before he comes though, taking advantage of sleeping in a little and relaxing as much as possible. Scott and I have been trying to go out to dinner and savor these last days together before the baby comes. Today is Chloe's birthday! I guess she won't have to share her birthday with Tyler after all. I got her a doggie cupcake to celebrate!

Your pregnancy: 40 weeks

How your baby's growing:It's hard to say for sure how big your baby will be, but the average newborn weighs about 7 1/2 pounds (a small pumpkin) and is about 20 inches long. His skull bones are not yet fused, which allows them to overlap a bit if it's a snug fit through the birth canal during labor. This so-called "molding" is the reason your baby's noggin may look a little conehead-ish after birth. Rest assured — it's normal and temporary.

(Almost) 39 weeks

I usually post the weekly updates on Wednesdays so it is actually on the start of each new week, but I am excited to report some new information! I had an ultrasound this morning to estimate the baby's weight. As of today they say he is 6 lbs 7 oz and that he will probably be about 7lbs at birth. That is great news for me! I was really hoping not to have to give birth to a 9 lb baby! Also, Tyler's head has definitely dropped. It was so far down that they were not able to see his face at all in the ultrasound. Also the unbilical cord is NOT wrapped around his neck which is great news! Other than that, everything looks good and healthy with the baby based on what they can see with the ultrasound so that is a huge relief too! I am going to be walking around a lot this week to try to get active labor started!

Your pregnancy: 39 weeks

How your baby's growing:Your baby's waiting to greet the world! He continues to build a layer of fat to help control his body temperature after birth, but it's likely he 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 his skin are sloughing off as new skin forms underneath.

38 weeks

I really am feeling like the countdown is on now. Only 2 more weeks to go! Although I have a feeling Tyler will be making his appearance on or after his due date. So far there are no signs of him coming early. Next week the doctor will do an ultrasound to estimate his size although these estimations are not always so accurate so I am going to take it with a grain of salt if she tells me I have a 10 lb baby in there!

Your pregnancy: 38 weeks

How your baby's growing:Your baby has really plumped up. She weighs about 6.8 pounds and she's over 19 1/2 inches long (like a leek). She has a firm grasp, which you'll soon be able to test when you hold her hand for the first time! Her organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb.Wondering what color your baby's eyes will be? You may not be able to tell right away. If she's born with brown eyes, they'll likely stay brown. If she's born with steel gray or dark blue eyes, they may stay gray or blue or turn green, hazel, or brown by the time she's 9 months old. That's because a child's irises (the colored part of the eye) may gain more pigment in the months after she's born, but they usually won't get "lighter" or more blue. (Green, hazel, and brown eyes have more pigment than gray or blue eyes.)