36 Weeks

Today was the first of my weekly appointments. And here are the stats: Her head is still down (yay!!), heartbeat was 135bpm, I measured at 35-36cm, blood pressure was 130/80, I tested negative for anemia and had the Strep B test done.

So far no labor pains or Braxton Hicks contractions. Just the usual back aches and uncomfortableness that goes with having her in my ribs as well as pushing down low. I'm still sleeping fairly well, considering, but it is getting more uncomfortable.

Ryan and I are continuing to check things off our to-do lists. We installed the car seat this past weekend, did some cleaning, packed the bags and plan on freezing some meals next weekend. And all that is left to do for the nursery is hang some pictures and paint the dresser.

Ryan and I are enjoying our last few weeks just the two of us, but we are both ready for a little excitement. :) We'll be relieved when the wait is over. I don't think it will seem real until we are holding her...

36 Weeks

35 Weeks

Only 5 weeks to go...

I had my 34 week appt last week and everything is still looking good. I measured at 33.5cm. My next appt is next Monday, the 28th and I'll have the Strep B test. After that, I will go every week.

We have been busy getting everything done. Cleaning the house, finishing up the nursery, buying the last of our needed items, and getting paperwork ready. It seems never-ending but the to-do lists are getting shorter.

Little lady is gradually getting bigger, and as room gets tighter in there, her movements are more intense and visible. Some days it feels like she is up in my lungs and some days it feels like she may fall out. ;P  So far, I am still doing ok working 8 hour days. I am working on several things I need to get done before I go on maternity leave so that my babies are well taken care of while I'm gone. :)

Until next time!

35 Weeks

33 Weeks

Getting back in the swing of things after the holidays...

Over Christmas, Ryan and I (and Baby D) took the train to Santa Fe, NM to meet up with Ryan's family. It was a great trip in a beautiful town. We went on a ghost tour walk, saw some movies, visited the local shops on the plaza and participated in the annual Canyon walk on Christmas eve. I even got my first facial and tarot card reading! Can't wait to take the little lady there in a couple years.

 

For New Year's Eve, we hung out at Luke and Megan's house with a couple friends and their kids. It was great to get together, as the bar/party scene isn't really on the plate these days. :)

This past weekend, I traveled back to Wichita for my family's Christmas (Ryan had to work all weekend :(  It was so wonderful seeing everyone - my brother Tony and his boyfriend John flew in from D.C., Mark, Aimee and the kids drove up from Georgia, and David and Haley came over from their house. It was a great weekend full of food, eggnog, gifts and laughs.

My last Dr. appointment was on New Year's Eve at 32 weeks. Everything is still looking great. Heartbeat was 145bpm. Blood pressure, weight gain (20lbs) and belly measurements (31-32cm) are all on track. Her head is down and will hopefully stay that way :) Oh, and no gestational diabetes for me, woohoo!

My next appointment is next Monday, the 14th. Then I'll be meeting with a pediatrician that was recommended by a couple parents at work on the 18th.

I'm still feeling pretty good. Just the usual heartburn, back aches and shortness of breath as the baby gets bigger. I get tired more easily, but am doing fine at work so far with my 40hrs.

In the next few weeks, we will be finishing up the nursery, installing the car seat, packing our bags... and trying not to freak out. :)

33 Weeks