Seven more weeks to go.......

The pregnancy is coming to an end, and I am feeling overwhelmed. There is so much more to do and get for the baby yet. Her bed will be ordered this weekend and next week, David and I will be ordering the car seat, stroller, bedding and possibly the pack-n-play. David has started working on the house. He is properly insulating our home with the help of my dad and brother. I hope that in the next week or two we will start building the second story. It is really crunch time. The weeks are going by faster and I really want her room to be finished and put together prior to her arrival. It has been difficult for both David and I to work full time and put the rest of our energy into the house in the evening. The weather has been cooperative so far, however the rain is suppose to start next week. We need to go into a drought for 3 weeks, so we can put the framing up and the roof on.
My friend Mary was right about the third trimester, the tiredness really kicks in. Being so big in the tummy area now, it is harder to move around. If I do too much, my back and feet ache. The next day I feel like I just endured this vigorous workout, in which case it is just everyday chores that you and I would be doing. Maybe after a week of the delivery I will look more toned. It is wishful thinking, but you never know.
The baby is moving around so much this past month. I feel like she is doing gymnastics, especially after I am done eating. Lately she has been stretching to where it feels like her hands or feet are in the back of my ribs. That can be uncomfortable. For relief, I need to lay down for a bit. I am so thankful that we have a physical therapy department where I work. I am on my feet a lot which can take a toll after a while. Therefore, I will sneak to get a hot pack for 10 minutes. That is heavenly.
I had my eight-month check up this past Wednesday, and I’m in and out of the office. Everything is going really well. The baby’s heart rate is in the 150’s; my weight is under control, low blood pressure, no gestational diabetes. I’m feeling pretty good. Just suffering from tiredness and aches after a long day. I do have a lot of water retention. You can especially see it in my ankles and feet, but that will soon be gone. Looking forward to fitting into shoes again. I will now being seeing the doctor every two weeks until the last month and then weekly I presume. I can’t believe my baby will be here soon. This pregnancy has flown by so fast. My next appointment is on April 29th. Maybe I will have an ultrasound scheduled.

March has been a busy Month.....

I just finished celebrating the BIG 30, attending a conference to renew my certification and Licensure for Recreation Therapy and attending my baby shower. In normal circumstances, I think I would have freaked out about turning 30, however being pregnant has definitely kept my mind busy. David up graded my cell phone and it is awesome. It is kind of like the I phone, however doesn’t have all the features that the I-phone offers. It offers text, IM messaging, internet, television, I-tunes, camera and video, etc. It is really cool. We also went to dinner and honestly, it was really nice to be out on a date. Being pregnant really tires you, so it was nice to have some normalcy. We did get together with my family the week prior and after the conference to celebrate. Like I said, it has been a really busy month.
The conference was held in Saratoga Springs, NY, which is about four hours away from where I work. Saratoga Springs is a really pretty area. The conference was held for four days. The days seemed to last forever and I couldn’t wait to get back home to David and the doggies. I enjoy attending the conference and it was very informative, however by the end of the third day, I was ready for it to be finished.
The baby shower was held this past Saturday on the fourth. I want to say a special thank you to my mother and sister in-law, Tavia who put so much time and planning into such a beautiful shower. They really out did themselves and I am truly lucky and grateful to have them in my life. I would like to thank all those who care about David and me for attending and/or sending a gift. We received so many items and I can’t wait to have the baby’s room finished so I can put everything away. All the clothes, so adorable and I can’t wait to use them, even if I have to change her 3-4 times a day to make sure she wears everything. The games were a lot of fun. We played the left/right game, the Price is Right (with baby items, holy cow baby stuff is expensive), and Guess the baby food. I feel bad for the babies who eat this stuff. For those who really participated in dressing up in their tea party dresses, pearls, gloves and hats received a prize. It was a really nice afternoon. So thank you MOM and TAVIA. I love you very much.
Nine more weeks to go. My next doctor’s appointment is on the 15th of April. I will be starting the eight month and meeting with my doctor every two weeks then after. I will be meeting with a pediatrician next week, hoping she will be the physician for our baby girl. Time is flying by so fast. I can’t believe the time is almost here and I can’t wait to see my baby girl. It is a very exciting time. The shower just enhanced how real and soon things are approaching.