36 Weeks!

Wow! 36 Weeks! Only one more of these monthly updates left!

-The highlight of the last few weeks was my last doctors appointment. We had a growth ultrasound (I didn't think I'd have any more ultrasounds after 20 weeks) and it was so neat to see our baby boy (definitely a boy!) and get an idea of how he's doing. He had hiccups during the ultrasound which was fun to see while I was feeling them. He liked having his hands right up by his face but the doctor was still able to show us a 3D view of his cute profile which was a great mix of adorable and creepy.

-The movements have been big and strong, he likes to shape-shift my whole belly. I also feel his hiccups usually twice a day. The doctor said they are strengthening his diaphragm and getting him ready for air breathing. :)

- I got my first "How did the baby get in your tummy?" question and was glad the cute little questioner's mom was there to handle the answer.

-I'm having lots of Braxton Hicks, and convinced myself I was in labor one morning when they were just a few minutes apart and consistent. Paul was in Portland, Oregon for a conference so I think I was being extra paranoid. Luckily, no more flights/travels are in his near future.

-Growth is the only real change I am noticing now. My belly sticks out a little more everyday, and based on the ultrasound, we've got a good sized baby in there! My belly button is now a partial outie and is off center by a good half-inch.

-The big non-pregnancy news is that we are moving! Paul accepted a position to work at the Smithsonian in Washington DC, so we will be moving there at the end of December. We are excited for the next few weeks to prepare for a baby, enjoy the holidays, and then a move! A lot is going on in our Frandsen family to end 2014 with a bang. :) Wish us luck!