Still Pregnant-An Update

Yes, I am still pregnant. Went to the Dr.s on Tuesday and was told that there is still no dilation, though my cervix has thinned and softened. I have an appointment to induce a week from tommorrow and will go in on Tuesday for another check up and a non-stress test to make sure the baby is still doing ok.

I was having some contractions this morning but I think its just a whole lot of BH (as in Braxton Hicks). They went away when I lay down and took a nap. So its looking more and more likely that this little girl will be an October baby.

40 weeks-the Big Day

Well today is the 26th, my due date, the date thats been sitting there at the end of this long road. And I am just passing it by it seems. A little frustrating, though not at all uncommon.






Looking back on the pregnancy I would have to say it was enjoyable. I did not experience much morning sickness in the first trimester (though I had many food aversions) I felt relatively energetic and euphoric during the second trimester (besides battling a very demanding schedule at work) and have enjoyed the amazing process this has been. The hardest part has been these final weeks where I have had alot of time to relax but have been impatient and uncomfortable as the space in my abdomen has been squeezed and compressed and sleeping has been hard and I have been in a constant state of waiting. I was going to make a "Best and Worst" list, the best and worst things abt being pregnant from my point of view, but I really have forgotten a whole lot abt the earlier trimesters now. I would say that the best part is feeling the baby move and being able to share this with my husband, and the worst part is the heartburn.

I have a Dr.s appt this afternoon and will find out if there has been any change or any signs that I soon will be making the trip to the hospital. I am just trying to keep my spirits up, keep my mind distracted, and get as much rest as I can. I am very excited, nervous, and happy to start the new chapter of my life with my husband and our growing family.

Belly Journey

Week: 9, 12, 20











Week: 23, 26, 31










Week: 32, 34, 37










Week: 38, 40

39 1/2 weeks

39 weeks, 3 days, 38 pounds....Im still waiting for the big event. Im ready. I have told baby girl this but I guess she isn't listening. I love the special bond we have, her living in my belly and all, but I'm pretty much over that and ready to hold her in my arms and look her in the eyes and ready to put being pregnant behind me and start being a mother.

I have read all my pregnancy books to the last page and watched so many episodes of "A Baby Story" and "Bringing Home Baby" and am super-saturated with knowledge on the subject of birth and baby. My body has been preparing and I have been experiencing some pre-labor contractions and twinges. My bags are packed and waiting.

I think I will not be making any more public appearances. I was walking with Luca yesterday and received some comments from people such as "Are you due any minute? Hope you dont go into labor here!" and, Im not kidding, "Is there only one in there?" Walking is tricky enough on its own. I feel like "Pregnant Woman Walking", shuffling along one step/waddle at a time.

But I am very anxious in a happy way. I am just impatient.

Baby Biagini's Nursery

Here are some pictures of the nursery. I haven't done some final touches such as put up shelving or the artwork, but it is close to complete. I like to just sit in the glider and hold the baby bunny (which I swaddled to practice) and dream about my baby.

38 weeks

Another week has gone by. Slowly I might add. I fill my days with alternating periods of work around the house and rest. Sleeping at night has been a challenge. I seem to be on a strange schedule lately of sleeping abt 4-5 hours at night, getting up very early, and then taking a long nap in the middle of the day. I sometimes get bursts of energy in the evening which is nice bc it is when Greg is home.





My friend Suzanne and her baby Aidan (4 1/2 months) visited last week on their way up to Tahoe. It was very nice to visit with her and get a "sneak peek" at life with a 4 month old baby.


Had a Dr.s appointment on Monday. She checked my cervix and I am not dilated at all but am 50% effaced (thinning of the cervix) So at least there is some action going on! I asked her if she could give me a guesstimate on the size and she said the baby would be most likely between 7 and 71/2 punds. Sounds good to me. She didnt give me any estimation of whether she thought the baby was going to come earlier than the due date, though I feel she just might come sooner than the 26th. As long as I make it past this weekend, it would be preferable as my parents will be moving my brother into college (UC San Diego) this weekend. But, she will come when she is ready and thats all there is to it.

37 weeks-"Full Term"

Yesterday I was officially 37 weeks pregnant which is important bc it is considered the "full term" mark. The baby would no longer be considered pre-term and should be fully developed. She is still continuing to grow in there and should be somewhere around 6-6.5 pounds now. I'll tell you this though, she feels like she weighs abt 20 pounds. Lugging around this belly is getting close to ridiculous.

Yesterday also marked my first day of maternity leave! Exciting and a little hard to believe, that I finally do not have a trillion work related things hanging over my head. It does make me feel a little lost though, especially as I'm home alone (with Luca). Im sure Ill get used to it, and once Baby Girl comes along I will be very busy. Last week my friends at work threw me a baby shower which was lots of fun. I felt only a little sad to know that there will be life continuing on at work which I'll not be a part of. Mostly I feel relieved and with a fresh mind, thinking mostly of the big upcoming event.

So far I've been spending my time doing housework, watching episodes of A Baby Story and Project Runway, taking Luca to the park, snacking, napping, and reading about labor and delivery. I have reached these final chapters in my Pregnancy books, they dont talk much abt being pregnant anymore as that is pretty much old news. Its all about the "next step" now. And I am feeling just about ready.

Labor Day Weekend

A cold and foggy labor day weekend in the city.
Hanging out in GG Park and down at the beach.