"...As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience" -Luke 8:15
Holy moly have these been a busy, busy couple of weeks! And don't bother thinking or passing along the "if you think you're busy now, just wait til the baby comes...."statement. I'm well aware that my life is about to change drastically and am looking for only positive, helpful thoughts! :)
I had my 37 week check up today, which means I'm FULL TERM! There are no amount of words that describe the feeling of a baby that will be born in the healthiest manor possible! But it turns out going to the MD every week is not awesome (long story about even longer wait times). The appointments have been going as well as they could. All my stats are good and the baby is growing excellent. I get an ultrasound next week to determine an approx size of the baby (I feel like maybe not knowing might be better than knowing at this point). She says the baby's head is down, but sometimes I think he moves into a bit of a transverse position where his rear end is on the side. I know he straightens himself out though because sometimes his butt is pressing so hard on my diaphragm that I'm out of breath just laying down! But let's be honest, he's quickly running out of room. Which means that "dropping" for me is a joke; I still have just as much trouble having to pee all the time to difficulty breathing. I'm not sure I'll just be dealing with one or the other.
I never wanted to that person who was excited to not be pregnant any more and I really have enjoyed the ride, but I'm close to ready to get off and start another journey. I can't remember what it's like to not be pregnant/hindered by this gigantic belly of mine. Today, I was washing grapes and my arms just aren't quite long enough to get me to the sink. Speaking of fruit, I've reached the watermelon stage!! He's getting close to 7 pounds! I haven't had any contractions or Braxton Hicks, my MD says this doesn't really mean much as some women don't have them until active labor. I think this is James' way of saying he's quite content where he is and doesn't have any immediate plans to make an appearance anytime soon; much to my chagrin. Doesn't he know how anxious we are to meet him?!?!
We have had a lot of meetings with many different clinicians to prepare for his arrival. I had a meeting with a lactation consultant and learned more about breast pumps that anyone would probably ever care to learn! :) We've met with the craniofacial team who will meet us over in the hospital and help us set up everything with his feeding needs once James does decide to arrive. And my OB is going to help set us up with some of the more experienced LDR and post-partum RNs. We've built quite a support team and since a lot of his needs will have to be determined once he gets here, we are kind of on cruise control and basically just gathering as much info as we can.
The nursery is not completed yet! However, everything has been ordered! We just need to put it all together. Hopefully, the glider will come in by next weekend and there will be pictures to post!
I had my last 2 showers and am positively overwhelmed by the amount of items we received. It's crazy to have all this stuff and no baby to try it out on! My dad put the swing together. My mom, Amy, Allison and Vicki helped get my drawers and clothes organized. And Anna will be here to put the finishing touches once the rest of the furniture and decor arrive. Some of my co-workers also threw a joint shower for myself and another couple who are expecting a baby girl (today is her due date actually!).
Here are some pictures from the shower at Lorrie's. Gainesville shower pictures to come
Cute cake!!
Diaper Cake
Nothing better than sharing such important times with some of your best friends. Loved having them here and spending time with them
My table setting
Tables and beautiful center pieces
Welcome Wreath
My jogging stroller to help get my butt back into shape
Gator Tooth Fairy! Love it
I'm sure I'm leaving out some really good stuff, but after my long day, I'm having trouble remember much of anything other than I'm tired. One last picture of:
Swing that my dad painstakingly put together and is now being occupied by Ann and Andy until James comes along. Hopefully will have ultrasound pictures to post next!!!!
