I realize it's been quite a while since I actually sat down to write a blog. Go figure. It's baseball season and I've been a little busy. I hit the 36 week mark on June 21 and there hasn't been a moment to slow down since. We went to the Dr on June 21, just in time for him to tell us that our baby is on the bigger side. He said "the baby is measuring early, I'm going to ask for an ultrasound to see how early so we know what we'll be working with..."
Of course this is all the week of the Texas League All Star Game and guess who has a lot on her plate for that event? This girl! Everything went so well and the game was a success, but it was a lot of stress over the unknown and clearly I am not the best at dealing with the unknown. Once we got past the All Star Game festivities we were able to refocus on baby's growth and where we are now...
Well, baby is indeed measuring a week early, so as of tomorrow I am 38 weeks with a baby measuring 39 weeks! Oh, let's get this baby out. No wonder why I cannot breathe, baby is taking up A LOT of room!! Ryan & I are so excited just to meet the baby that we would like it to happen sooner than later. Plus, patience has never been my strong point!! Baby is also causing some swelling in my feet and fingers, which is why I was capable of leaving my house today without my wedding band. Don't worry, the tan-line clearly shows the mark, but with nothing shiny to show for it... Oh well, maybe the swelling will go down if I'm not wearing it.
We go to the Dr tomorrow for another check up and I am praying the words "well nothing new yet" doesn't come out of his mouth again. I would like to hear things like "well, those Braxton Hicks contractions weren't braxton hicks, you're in labor, let's go" or even "this time it appears you're dilated and effaced, so we're almost there"... something!! I am thankful every day that this summer is some how tolerable. Last summer at this time we were in a drought, it was 90-110 degrees and miserable. This year, thank you God, it has been the most pleasant summer I have experienced since I moved away from Minnesota.
Baby preparation underway, as we have 2wks to go (or less, hopefully) and it's starting to feel like our family is growing. Rusty loves his special spot in the baby's room. He gets to look out the window and see everyone walking by. The room has bedding, crib, changing table, rocking chair, and some other little items. We are no where near ready for this baby to actually move in. There is still so much we need (strollers, swing, bottles/pump supplies, clothes-- it'd help if we knew if baby was a boy or girl, but still-- and lots of blankets, burp clothes, wash clothes, etc.) but we're going with the flow. Luckily my mom lives down the road and we know she would never let baby suffer without something he or she may need, so when the time comes we should be good to go (hopefully). What exactly goes in a diaper bag though???
We put the car seat bases in the cars this week. Just in case. We want to be prepared. I packed a bag that consists of one change of clothes, but nothing else (what else do I need??). Rusty has his bag packed for a few meals, but probably not enough to actually feed him for his time at Grandma & Grandpa's house. So much to do & prepare for, but this whole working 12+ hour days for 5-8 straight days, without weekends off really does put a damper on being prepared. I guess we will deal with it all when it happens. That is so not the Julie way, but I am trying to learn to let go... HA! We see the Dr tomorrow and I am excited to hear some NEWS! Come on baby!! Help mommy out. We are ready to meet you!!
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