Sunday, December 30, 2012

Just a little bit longer

Mid December proved to be a bit different at the weekly doctor visits. What used to be a perfectly normal and healthy visit - so healthy that my doctor has said I was the last to be seen because all has gone so well! Now my visits have shown some significantly high blood pressure. There are no other symptoms of pre-eclampsia, but the doctor is still monitoring me and I have been told to take it easy ... whatever that means after the school shooting in CT, two lock downs for security reasons at my school, a major special education evaluation, another child with daily difficulties remaining in the classroom, and the Christmas holiday to prepare for. Hopefully two weeks of winter vacation is good for my blood pressure. 

The baby seems to have dropped a bit, as I feel his body weight and pressure low in my belly. Even his movements seem different lately, as he is no longer as jumpy and kicky, but just shifting and floating around. I can feel his foot under under my right rib/side and feel like the poor kid just needs a little more room. The car sure is one of his favorite places as not a single car ride goes by without feeling him move. Not sure if that is the movement or the music that he is enjoying (or telling me to turn it off!). I thought that once he "dropped," this was supposed to ease my heartburn, but apparently not. We are definitely prepared for a full head of hair - maybe with a few curls!  

We are making final preparations before bringing him home. The nursery has been cleared out, painted, fresh trim and ready for new carpet. The dresser and rocking chair have been ordered. Our bags are packed, as best as they can be. Just a few short weeks left until we meet our little guy.


Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Showered with Love

We had two baby showers within a week of each other. It was a busy time but our little guy is certainly spoiled! We are very lucky to have such wonderful friends and family to gift us nearly everything we need to be comfortable bring a baby home.

The first baby shower was hosted by my Grandma and Aunt Trudy and it was a beautiful family gathering. The second was hosted by my sister in law Missy and my father in law Larry. This was a larger party with Jeremy's side of the family as well as many of our friends.

Finally, I was quite surprised to have a mini celebration at school, with a cake and a very generous gift card from my new co-workers.

Our cakes - the first provided by my friend Angie, the second by Missy.
Opening gifts at my grandma's house - with my niece's help!
One of Missy's amazing diaper cakes - there were five total between the two parties!
My niece Mckayla - busted touching something she shouldn't!!
Play doh babies
34 weeks