36 weeks: Doc update

Today we are 36 weeks! We have had a very eventful week with baby Ella. Went to the doc last Wed and I had high blood pressure so they thought I might be getting preclamsia. Went back today for a check up and my blood pressure was much better! Last Wednesday we also found out that baby Ella is already about 7.5 lbs and over 19 inches long so she is going to be a big baby, which we assumed. Doc says I need to be out of work as of now to rest at home so baby Ella stays in alittle longer. We want her to stay in at least until Friday so we will be full term, maybe even alittle longer. I'm alittle nervous they said they gain a pound a week so she will be over 8 lbs when she does come if its in the next two weeks! Oh well God is in control and knows exactly what is already going to happen. I just need to remember that.  So bed rest for now and it also give us time to get the rest of the stuff we still need and for Matt to finish building her cradle, which is almost done!!  I do want to say I have the best family, friends, coworkers,and students! I have had calls, facebook messages, text messages, and gift from everyone! From students bringing me gifts to everyone checking on me, I feel so blessed and overwhelmed with joy.  I know that Ella is going to be showered with love when she does get here. I think we might have a record of people at the hospital!