36 week prenatal

I’m going in every week now.  Not much changed in a week.  Here’s the info:

Blood pressure – 102/70, weight change – nothing (overall gain of 19 pounds, which is more than I gained in 41 weeks with James), 50% effaced, 1 cm dilated, braxton hicks – 1 or 2 a day, and Lowell?  He’s head down and he’s small… they’re guessing if he is born, like, now, he’d be around 5 pounds, so they’re hoping for a 7 pounder in 4 weeks.  He’ll likely be smaller than James was at birth, but we’ll have to wait and see.  Lowell’s heart rate was in the 130/140′s which is about 20 bpm slower than James’ was at the same “age.”  I was told I wouldn’t have any more internal exams until the week of my due date or if I start having regular contractions.

My next appointment is on the 9th.