30 weeks!

It's the home stretch -- finally into the 30's. Only 10 weeks (give or take) to go. I've been feeling pretty good this week, with more energy than I've had. I think the iron pills are doing wonders.

We had our 30 week appointment on Tuesday, and Jamie is still doing great. Nice, strong heartbeat and he kept kicking at the fetal doppler. That's his game now -- if he feels a poke, he'll poke right back. He also likes exploring my ribs. Not as much fun.

I'm also starting to really organize the nursery. It's too early to start washing things up and actually putting everything away, but I've got piles and checklists started. I'm happy to say that we're good to go on bathing items! And I'm up to 3 packs of diapers. There's a Huggies sale at CVS next week that I'm really excited about. Cannn't wait!

Baby Shower.

This past Saturday, I went up to New Jersey for my baby shower. It was really great -- and I got to spend time with my relatives. Even my mother in law came up for it.

We received a lot of wonderful things, and now that I'm home and have had time to sort through things, I realize how blessed Scott and I are. I can tell that a lot of thought went into the presents, and I absolutely loved everything. My grandmother sewed bedding for the cradle and also made some blankets. I cannot wait to get the cradle set up and take pictures. Aunt Dot crocheted a blanket, as well. I'll mention here that Aunt Dot's husband, Uncle Charlie, made the cradle for their children (it's been used over the years for several babies). I love handmade things. Another cool thing was that Scott's mom had saved items from when he was a baby, and passed those on for us to use -- some knitted outfits, including a nice bunting. Other presents included blankets, sleepers, towels, stuffed animals, a few toys, 2 bathtubs, and even some diapers and toiletry items.

 

 

 

A big thank you to everyone!

29 weeks!

Here I am, 29 weeks. Sorry for the outfit repeat, but it happens. Next week is the home stretch -- into the 30's we go!

UPS dropped off 2 big items recently -- our car seat and high chair. Scott decided to start assembling so that I could get a few pictures.

Here's Albert the Running Bear, testing out the new high chair. This was a gift from Scott's parents. Also, to the side, you'll notice a baby swing and vibrating seat. Those are from Todd and Lindsay (Todd is Scott's oldest brother).

 

And here's the car seat. After all that hemming and hawing, I decided to go with the Graco Snugride in "Pippin". This was a gift from my parents. Again, Albert tested out the car seat, so even a preemie would fit!

Passed my glucose test!

I just got a call today from my doctor's office, and the nurse let me know that my test results came back normal. No gestational diabetes over here. I've heard of women failing the one hour test and having to go through the three hour test...which does not sound like fun.

Unfortunately, I'm anemic, but that's easily treated. That explains the light headedness, I guess.

Big week lined up! Wednesday, we're meeting with a pediatrician and Thursday is our third prenatal class -- For Baby's Sake. I think it's about infant safety. Anyway, I'm excited.

28 weeks -- belly pic update.

I would just like to point out that this is a pre-pregnancy sweater from last year's winter season. I don't own tons of maternity tops, I mean...I need clothes that will fit over my belly, and about half of the tops I have in my closet are just too short. A few times I have pulled out some long sleeve shirts, thinking they'd be plenty long and I was wrong. I looked ridiculous. Yesterday, I came across a stack of sweaters that I had put off to the side, forgetting that they were nice, stretchy and long. And they fit! I just hope I can make it another 2 months without having to buy more maternity clothes.

Busy day!

So, this morning, Scott and I went to our 28 week checkup. I had to do a glucose test, which meant drinking a sugary drink and getting my blood tested. The drink itself wasn't gross, it just tasted like very sugary Hi-C juice. If I was 6, I would have really enjoyed it. Unfortunately, it gave me a headache and I felt kind of gross until it was time to test. Everything else went fine, and Jamie is measuring perfectly with a great heart rate in the 150's. We even took care of the hospital pre-registration while we were there.

After leaving the doctor's office, we went to vote and then Scott dropped me off at home. My doctor's office still hasn't received their supply of the h1n1 vaccine, so I started researching how to get it at the health department. It was pretty easy -- I called and I got an appointment right away. So, that's that. I don't know if Scott will be able to get it anytime soon, since they only make appointments for high risk individuals -- pregnant women, young children, etc.

And now I need to find the energy to start dinner.

Happy Birthday, Scott!

Today, Scott is 27 years old. Happy Birthday, Sweetheart!

Today also marks the first day of our third trimester and the fact that we've been together for three and a half years. And nearly married for 6 months!

Wow!