36w1d update

I was too rushed this morning before work to take a belly photo, so I'll update this post later this evening. I did have my 36-week doc appointment this morning, though, and learned that things are looking good! We have a looooooong way to go, but I am currently 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced -- so we can think of it now as "second and nine" in football-speak. Doc said she'll be shocked if I go all the way to October 12 -- she's putting her bet into the pool to say September 30 (rationale: still a Libra, but a better birthstone). Yippee!

That said, here's the "standard" updates:

• Baby is measuring about 18.5" long and weighs about 6 lbs.
• She's grown to the point where she can't really kick so much anymore, so she just flips and flops and turns and wiggles. She sure tries to kick, though, bless her little heart!
• She's definitely started to drop. Amy will confirm that one! As will my bladder.
• We've started down the fun road of random contractions (Braxton Hicks). A terrific sneak preview of what's in store!

Non-baby-related: Sarah Palin was in the hotel adjacent to my office building this morning. (Speculation was running rampant as to whether it was Palin or Obama, as they're both in town today. It was confirmed to be Palin.) The Secret Service presence was ridiculous! Totally neat. I'm geeky like that.

OH! And I almost forgot: go Broncos!! Go Pack!! :)