Went in for the 32 wk visit. Pretty normal. Good heartbeat, measurements, and BP. Doc answered some qu's we had about using meds during b-feeding, and also about how often and likely she'd be at the hospital when I go into labor. I'll go back in 2 wks, she wants to see me every other wk now b/c of risk for higher BP even tho it's been fine. We finished the birth prep class yesterday, don't know if we'll remember all from it during labor but the doula will help. Am going to a shower by a girl from the yoga class tomorrow. Have spring break this wk but didn't end up getting a ticket on time enough to go anywhere. So when we go back to school, I'll have 7 more wks, depending on when I deliver...
We got the nursery painted last wk, and put up a border wallpaper tonite. Still have to wait on the crib which the carpenter is painting when he has time.
2008-03-11 (31 weeks)
new photos posted
i now have some new photos from the growing belly in the last few wks. Now I do look pg altho people in public don't second glance or ask when I'm due (I'm glad). We're going to the childbirth class Tues. and I have next wk off for Spring break (way too early). I'll probably go to Tulsa to visit friends a few days. Will get pg photos made as a model for a photographer's book Fri, altho I don't know if I'll take the free photo from that or just wait until the baby comes to get $ credit for the baby photos she'll take. I sent out an evite for a shower in 2 wks. at the end of the month.
2008-02-29 (29 weeks)
decreased movement Well, I called Kaiser Wedn. to say I hadn't really felt movement in 24 hrs. They had me go in + everything was fine. The listened to the heartbeat + hooked me up to a monitor for 10 m. It was good to see + hear everything was fine. The OB said that if I don't feel anything for a while I should be quiet in a room + consentrate. There should be 5 kicks an hr. Since going in, movement has been regular. I think it was also b/c of added stress @ work w/ a difficult collegue, and the fact the admin. told me earlier Wedn that I'll have to find another school in the district to teach @ next yr cause their #'s decreased b/c of new course offerings I can't teach, and that they should have offered my position as a year only contract to start out. It was no surprise, since I was pretty sure that would be the case, but it sucks to now know for sure I have to look elsewhere. It sucks to move all your stuff into a school, get to know teachers + students, and then have to leave. God willing, where I go next yr better be permanent!! I just hope most position offerings will be posted in Mar + I can interview + get something at least 1 mo. before due date! I really don't wanna have to go to interviews after the birth.. Cross your fingers.
2008-02-24 (28 weeks)
28wks
I found out a few days after the glucose blood test that the levels are normal, actually slightly low, maybe it's because I didn't eat much sugar that day. However, I do feel like I crave more sweets. I think I'm gaining 1lb a wk, at least I feel like it. I definitely show finally now, not lots, but the belly is visible so I had to tell people @ work this wk! A coworker actually asked discretely first... I scheduled a 3D ultrasound in 4 wks since the ins. doesn't cover anymore, it's $145. We also decided to hire the doula we interviewed, we'll do an initial meeting w/ her in a few wks. We start childbirth edu classes this wk. It's for 4 wks 3 hrs each time. I don't know what all they'll go over, cause they don't do Lamaze anymore, I think the 1st time will be very much a review of what I already know, for people who've not read anything or witnessed childbirth before.
We're still trying to get a painter, it's been hard cause they're now booked. I guess we'll buy the crib matress, rocking chair + dresser today cause it's on sale.