37 Weeks Already? August 28, 2008
Our appointments are getting to be pretty routine now; just a quick wee in a cup, check the ol’ blood pressure, record my weight gain, measure my belly, and check the baby’s heart rate. All results were great today! Blood pressure was 110/70 and I’ve gained just a pound since last week. Baby’s heart rate is still good and he’s moving around lots; there is no sign of him slowing down. He’s taken to stretching out horizontally in my belly, especially when my tummy is rubbed. He braces his back against my ribs (thanks, kid, that feels great!) and pushes his feet out. Brian had a lot of fun encouraging him to do that today in the waiting room!
I’m really glad that I don’t have to go in to work now. My ribs are hurting so bad it feels like they are breaking. The only “comfortable” position is lying on my side. It’s hard to get any work done like that. Actually, it feels alright to stand up, too, but I get light-headed if I’m upright for an extended period.
We had yet another baby shower this past weekend arranged by our friends, Jessie and Brian. It was at a local restaurant and we got so many nice toys and clothes. People have been so generous with us, the attention is both heart-warming and embarrassing. Haha! I still have a ton of “thank-you’s” to write for our other showers and so much “nesting” I want to do, but can’t, at least not until Brian gets finished printing shirts for H20. Only then can we start arranging the nursery. I hope that’s soon, b/c we’ve only got 2.5 weeks until our estimated due date. I can’t believe how time has flown by!
That’s all for now. Until next week, or my water breaks, whichever comes first.
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