37 WEEKS

My check up went well today; pretty uneventful. If nothing changes here in the next couple of weeks, it looks like I'll be carrying little Reagan all the way to 40 weeks!

36 WEEK CHECK-UP

4 weeks to go & everything is going great with my pregnancy & the baby. I saw Dr. Beckford today & will now see the doctor every week. The baby's heartbeat was 148 beats/minute & so loud & strong that Dr. Beckford had to turn the volume down on the devise picking up the heartbeat. My tummy measures 35 centimeters & has grown right up to my ribs. The doctor says there's not anymore room for my uterus to grow upward so I should expect for my tummy to grow outward over the coming weeks. I've gained 21 lbs. so far & may gain a few more, but I feel like I'll be able to get back into shape pretty quickly. Reagan moves around in my tummy ALL THE TIME; she's very active. Can't wait to meet her soon!

36 WEEK PHOTOS

I shot some self-portraits today so my sister up in Chapel Hill, NC can see how I've grown...and I've definitely grown. Only 4 weeks to go!

34 WEEKS

The 34 week mark has come & gone. Less than 6 weeks to go! My doctor's appointment last week went well. Reagan's heartbeat was about 130 beats per minutes. Based upon where the doctor found her heartbeat & a little feeling around on my belly, Dr. Beckford thinks she is positioned head down; we'll see if she stays that way. The nursery is looking good & am excited for the upholstered rocking chair to arrive in the next week or so. I need to get a few more of the basic items before she arrives, but I feel like we're pretty much ready.

BABY SHOWER

My sister & aunt threw me a fabulous baby shower on Saturday, February 7! Everything turned out so beautifully; the food was absolutely delicious & the decorations just perfect. It was so much fun to have all my close family & friends together to celebrate baby Reagan's upcoming birth. Reagan & I received so many wonderful gifts. It was a very special & memorable day!

32 WEEKS

This past Thursday was my 32 week appointment. I met the last of the 4 doctors in the practice at this appointment, Dr. Turner. All of the doctors have been great so I know that whoever is on-call when I deliver will help make the birth a great experience. The baby's heartbeat was between 150-160 beats/minute. She was moving around quite a bit when the doctor was examining me. The doctor suspects that we will have a fairly active baby in our life in about 2 months. It seems like every time I wake up at night she's moving around & she moves a lot during the day, too. I just hope she sleeps SOME when she gets here. I'm growing in weight & tummy size each visit but haven't gained so much that I won't be able to get back into shape...thank goodness. We've decided on a name (99% sure)...Reagan Ashley Brown. We're so excited to meet her!

30 WEEKS

Just got back from my 30 week appointment. Everything is going perfectly. The baby's heartbeat sounded strong; the doctor was able to pick it up right away. I am measuring 29 cm & gained another two pounds since my last visit. Except for my constantly pulled groin muscle & occassional lower back pain, I feel great!