Greenhouse

I picked up one of those little greenhouses and seeds the other day at Kmart. I usually just buy the plants and flowers at the local greenhouse when they're already started. So this is a first! I had some help, of course, from Jared planting the seeds. I didn't get any pictures... it's just dirt right now but Jared is pretty excited to see them grow! He reminds me several times a day that we should water it. It's kind of a fun little project and I'll be home on maternity leave when it's time to put them in the garden.

This is about a week into it... just a few starting to sprout. Jared thinks it's so fun to check it everyday and see what is sprouting now!

36 Week Check-Up

I start going in every week now to get "checked". I went in yesterday afternoon and things are starting to happen!!! My weight stayed the same but I'm measuring 38cm (supposed to be the same as the week) so I'm a little big but that's totally normal. And I'm ALMOST dilated to 1 cm!!! That's good news to me because that means things might start happening soon... or maybe not... but I'm hoping sooner than later! I'd prefer not to get induced. But then again, I'm a little nervous about having my water break at work or when I'm out-n-about driving or shopping. I'd prefer how Krystal had it... sit down on the toilet and... what the... Oh!... my water broke! :) I also think the baby "dropped". People have been commenting that the bump looks lower and it feels like it too. And for the last 2 days my hips have been sore... like I've been riding a horse all day. I try not to waddle but I kinda feel like I am. Oh well, I can handle another 25 days... or less!!!

So, things are good! Gotta pack my bag and put the car seat in... piece of cake! I think Keith is more nervous than I am. Labor was pretty tough on him last time... all that back rubbing and counting really takes a toll on a guy! Ha ha!!! ;)

34 Week (& 3 Days) Check-Up

Everything is looking good so far! Heartbeat was 158/bpm... still pretty fast! I have to laugh at the scale... I think I gain about 5 or 6 pounds by the end of every day so I'm always heavier when I get to the clinic in the afternoon. My scale at home tells me that I've gained about 23 pounds... clinic says 28 so I'm gonna stick with my naked weigh-ins in the morning at home! :) As long as I can still bend to the side to read it, anyway! Measurements were right on and the head is down... now let's hope it stays that way! I also asked her about inducing if I make it to 40 weeks and she was fine with that. I don't want another 10 pound 6 ounce slugger! We practically had to force Jared out... vacuum and all!!!

Baby Bump - 34 Weeks

It's been a while since I've taken a picture of the "bump". It's getting pretty big... Jared reminds me every day! 

A collage of the pictures I've taken so far...

34 Week Check-Up... Almost

39 days to go!!!

I went in for another routine check-up this afternoon. I was in the waiting room for a  few minutes before they let me know that Dr. Jorve had to go deliver a baby so I had to reschedule for Monday afternoon. I'll update then! 

Everything is going pretty good so far. My back is still my biggest complaint. I've been going to aqua aerobics twice a week and that seems to help loosen and stretch my muscles. Hopefully it helps in the delivery room!