38 weeks

My IPs arrived on Wednesday, and I couldn't be happier to have them here and know that they will be here for the birth. They both attended my doctors appointment and met with my doctor and asked questions about baby Harry's arrival. My doctor checked my cervix - still the same as last week. 1-2cm 60% effaced. I could have sworn I was dilated more than that with the amount of contractions I've been having this past week. At least now Laura and I can go baby shopping for the things they need, now that we know we still have time to do so. 

I've hung out with my IPs everyday since they have arrived and I even got to meet their daughter. She is so sweet and she just loves me talking and playing with her. It's her birthday on Monday, I wonder if her and Harry will share a birthday? 

37 Weeks

- 37 Weeks

My family and I had a great Christmas, hope you guys did too.

- New Years Eve -
Southern California got SNOW!!! The area that I live hasn't had snow in over 10 years, so the whole family woke up early (actually, I woke the kids up).
Today, was also my doctors appointment - This week was my group B strep test and my Dr checked my cervix for dilation. 1-2cm 60% effaced. So exciting, things are getting started (although it could still be a few weeks).
- Hopefully once Laura and David arrive, Harry can proceed to make his appearance. Did I mention they changed their flight so they now arrive on Tuesday. I can't wait for them to see how HUGE their son is growing in my belly.

Check cervix time!!!! (and my crazy hubs)

My boys enjoying the little snow that we had

- New Years Day -
Skyped with the intended parents today to discuss their travel to California. We had some technical difficulties, but we talked on the phone while still using skype (microphone wasn't working on their side). They are extremely excited to arrive and see myself and my family as well as their newest addition. We talked about details of delivery and what was to be expected on both ends. We also had LOTS of laughs (as always). Next time I update, THEY WILL BE HERE!!!!!

36 Weeks

- 36 Weeks

It was surrogacy support group this week. It was an ugly christmas sweater party (as you can see below). We also had a small gift exchange and it was a lot of fun to get ready for the holidays with other surrogates. Did I mention that I won the ugly christmas sweater contest? (below is a picture of my prize and the gift I received).
Who knows if I will make it to the next surrogate support group, its only a week before my due date. Anyone care to take a guess when Harry will make his grand appearance?

Ugly christmas sweater alright?!

White elephant gift and contest prize

Growing little nugget.

35 Weeks

 - 35 Weeks
My Doctors appointments are now every week and everything is going smoothly at each appointment. My belly is forever expanding - I have pics to prove it.

This week I went to a fellow surrogates baby shower with her intended mother. It was a crafting party and we decorated letters to hang on the baby's nursery wall, along with some onesies. It was a lot of fun, and just gets me even more excited for my IP's to arrive.

3D ultrasound of Harry.

- We had a 3d ultrasound done at around 27 weeks. Laura and David were able to skype during the session and they were thrilled with the results. I have been awaiting their approval to show the pics and this is what we got.....

- He is such a little cutie, I can't wait till the parents arrive and get to meet him.
They arrive January 10th, I know it will fly by as the holidays are approaching fast, then it will be New Years, then we will await the arrival of baby Harry. Try and stay in there little guy till your Mommy and Daddy arrive.

34 weeks

The pressure is on...
Baby Harry is head down and I can certainly feel him right there in my pelvis, giving me lots of pressure. I can't believe we are only 6 weeks away till due date (I won't say until his arrival, because who knows when he will make an appearance).
Tiredness and back pain has also entered the pregnancy this week, along with a little cold. I don't have a doctors appointment until next week, then appointments will be every week until delivery day.
I've also been sending Laura and David videos of baby Harry moving and rumbling my tummy, and they love seeing him moving around. I just finished Skyping with them and they are very excited, nervous, stressed but happy, happy, happy to be coming to California very soon. Only 4 more weeks till they arrive. Hang in there Harry, your Mom and Dad want to be there for your delivery, please wait for them!

33 Weeks

Baby Harry is a healthy, growing boy. His parents can't wait to meet him. They are going to Paris this weekend to see the Christmas lights, I can't wait to see the pictures.