4 Weeks To Go!

The final countdown is on and it begins with 4 weeks to go until my due date. I delivered Lainey one day early so I hope that I am right on time with this baby as well. A lot has happened in the last two months concerning our new arrival. The baby room is officially vacant of anything related to a computer room. I didn't think it would happen but Rhett and Derek worked their butts off in the basement. The baby room is still not 100% ready but its getting there. The dressers that go with the crib we have are completely out of stock everywhere. When I ordered the crib in April I never anticipated this would happen. I wish I would've just gotten the dressers and stored in our shed but that's an after thought. Now I have a closet full of clothes in piles and no dressers. I'm going crazy!! I really have a kick butt collection of clothes for this kid. Mostly hand me downs ( free & extremely inexpensive) and I am loving it. I had a growth chart made for the baby's room and I can't wait to see it in person. I found two on etsy and pinterest I liked so had them combined. Super excited about it.

Also looking forward to hanging the two canvas I purchased and rearranging the furniture in the room. I feel like I'm finally getting it together. The car seat and diaper bag are ready to go too. My work schedule has been crazy the last couple months with different shifts than normal. One week I worked 4 different shifts. Talk about up and down and not a normal sleep schedule.

I feel pretty good overall. Other than the fact that this heat can take a hike and I'm so ready for October weather. Its by far my favorite. My right ankle is swelling a bit with my varicose vein/heat. Also getting heartburn quite often. I feel that I am carrying him high so contributing it to that. Recently I had a patient acknowledge my pregnancy first and that was really nice. Typically I am the one that makes conversation about it and brings it up first. One thing about my work schedule being different is I have had far less weekend shifts and that means less getting up at 3 am and working 12 hours=Awesomeness
I have still been working out with Darla about once a week. I am now to the point where I will go to my Dr's appointments on a weekly basis. It's just crazy how quickly it goes from once a month-every two weeks-weekly. I definitely feel pregnant now especially when sleeping. Rolling out of bed is interesting. I have been sneaking into Lainey's bed quite often for much needed space. She is more interested in sleeping in our bed still which is fine because it leaves hers vacant...for ME!!

Next week we will be doing my maternity pictures so looking forward to that. My sister helped me go through all my options and helped pick out what I'm wearing. I have stayed up to date on my belly book each week and documenting this pregnancy. I had a growth ultrasound week 33 and everything was just great. Baby measured 4 lbs 5 oz. and in 22% size. Maybe he is going to be tiny like his big sister was!! I failed my one hour glucose test week 26. That drink is so nasty. Instead of taking the 3 hour test ( because like I said that crap is nasty) I chose to check my blood sugar for two weeks. That was an interesting first few days of learning how to prick myself and work the little glucose monitor. I documented every single thing I ate for 2 whole weeks and all my levels 4 times a day. (fasting, breakfast, lunch, supper) All was well with my numbers. Then for the following two weeks I only had to check fasting twice a week and after a couple meals. I of course checked the fasting one every single day though because its me. Sylvia approved of all my numbers and said I officially did not have to check anymore and did not have gestational diabetes. Woo hoo! Very thankful I have not had to prick myself since.

The other day I asked Lainey what she thought baby boy was going to look like. She stated blond hair like me, brown eyes like Mommy, and short. Most people comment that she favors Rhett so I'm hoping he favors me! The girls at work threw me a little get together at the park one weekend. They are all so sweet. We didn't take a single picture though I am sad to say. Where was Grandma Gina?? I have my list all written down for things to take to hospital. I work the next 3 days but Tuesday when I get free time I may just pack  it all up to be prepared. Ready or not these 4 weeks are going to fly by!! Soon we will meet you precious little man and I just can't wait.

We Love You Already!!