35 weeks 1 day - Baby Showers #1 and #2

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33 weeks 2 days

I'm SO sorry it's been so long since I last updated!!! I've been keeping VERY busy at work and by the time I get home, all I want to do is go to sleep!

The sinus infection finally went away after taking an antibiotic. However, I still have a stuffy nose, which is causing me to snore, which is keeping Shad awake at night! I wish that I could say it'll all be over soon, but after Christopher is born, I STILL won't be able to take my Allegra-D and Flonase since I'll be breastfeeding! The sacrifices women make!

I had a regular OB appointment last Wednesday (Nov. 9) and everything went well. It was my final "tummy check."

Blood Pressure: 100/70
Weight: 6.5 lb gain from last visit...net gain of 36 lbs
Urine: Good
Christopher's Heart Rate: Good
Stomach measurement: 34 cm

I'm now going weekly and had another appointment today. This started the cervical exams:

Blood Pressure: 122/74
Weight: 1.5 lb gain from last visit...net gain of 37.5 lbs
Urine: Good
Christopher's Heart Rate: Good and strong
Stomach measurement: 38 cm

The doctor said that the baby was "really high." I don't know if it's connected or not, but he's having me get another ultrasound to check the size of the baby and to see if he's breech. I'm looking forward to that since I was only expecting 1 ultrasound, which I had when I was 18 weeks. I get to see how big he is now! I just really hope I won't be delivering an 8 or 9 lb baby! That means c-section for sure! On the plus side of that, though...I'd get to be off for 8 weeks instead of 6 if I have a c-section.

My next appointment is on Tuesday, November 22 for the ultrasound and visit with the doctor.

I've had 2 more baby showers in the last couple of weeks. The first was thrown by my co-workers in the church nursery. The went in together and gave me an Evenflo stroller. I've assembled it and everything seems to look good. I can't wait to put it to the test!

The second shower was a luncheon thrown by my regular co-workers. We had a local deli cater sandwiches and a fruit and cheese tray. Everybody went in together and gave me a $150 gift card to Wal-Mart. I think we'll use it for diapers, etc. after Christopher arrives.

As far as the big items we're lacking...we still need a crib, pack 'n play and highchair, plus a few other miscellaneous items. I'm going to start looking around at consignment stores and sales for something gently used.

We FINALLY finished cleaning the nursery a couple of weeks ago!!!!! That was SUCH a stress reliever!!! Now, we're just waiting to meet with the interior decorator so he can get started! I'm getting so antsy and just want everything ready and waiting for Christopher!

Here's a before and after picture:



I'll update again after the room is decorated.

I guess my biggest complaint now that I'm almost finished is how tired I am and how SWOLLEN my feet are! I try keeping them up as much as possible and drink TONS of water, but nothing's really helping, so I guess I just have to live with it for the next 5 weeks. Ugh!

Well, that's pretty much all that's been going on. I'm hoping to do a better job next week on the ultrasound update!