34 weeks

Gender: boy

How big is baby: Approx 17.75 inches and about 4.75 lbs.

Total weight gain: 15.4 lbs

Maternity clothes: I have three pairs of maternity jeans, but only one pair is still comfortable.

Belly button - in or out: It's still in, but it's so shallow.

Wedding ring - on or off: I'm not even attempting to put my wedding ring on, but I wear my fake ring everyday.

Stretch marks: None!

Movement: Caleb is still pretty active.

Baby items purchased: We bought a four-door sedan on Saturday. There was no way we were going to try to mess with getting a car seat in/out of Brad's old two-door coupe.

Gifts received: We had a shower with friends last Friday evening and one at Brad's office yesterday. Caleb now has so many clothes, socks, and shoes!

Labor Signs: When I went to the hospital for a NST last Saturday morning, I found out that what I thought might be Braxton-Hicks were the real deal. I was given an injection of Brethine to relax my uterus and slow the contractions. The contractions intensified that evening, and I went back to the hospital. Brad and I spent four hours there. I got another Brethine injection, as well as a prescription for Brethine tablets to take at home. I had my cervix checked, and I was less than 1cm dilated... good news! I also had a biophysical profile done, and Caleb scored perfectly! On Monday, my doctor told me to quit working and go on bed rest. I finished out the work day and have been taking it easy since Tuesday. My next NST was on Tuesday afternoon. I was still having some contractions, and Caleb's heart rate was dropping during them. I got steroid injections on Tuesday and Wednesday to help his lungs develop. we're preparing for our little guy to come early.

Memorable moment this week: See "labor signs" above.

What I am looking forward to: Even though I'm on bed rest, my doctor is going to let me make the two hour drive to my hometown for a baby shower tomorrow.