Yep, it's midnight and I'm still awake doing laundry and cleaning out dresser drawers getting clothes ready for Goodwill.  I have no idea where the energy has come from but I'm going with it.  I've tried to go to sleep but it just isn't time.

Tomorrow I'm going for a prenatal massage .. can't wait.  I'm willing to pay whatever I have to so that someone can rub my legs and feet.  Derrick will be home in less than a week so he has a lot of catching up to do on pampering me.

The dryer has stopped, time to switch my loads. Nite Nite.

Today was my rountine OB appointment and they are calling me 36w3d instead of what I thought I was 37 wks.  Hmm .. so yep, my due date has been pushed by a few days to Sep 1. 

Everything with me was good, I was even put on reduced days because of my swelling that has since moved to my hands and face (nice).  Now I just work 0730-1130.  I'm even home in time to take a mid day nap if I chose - lol.  Trust me, I'm not doing too much anyways.  I don't seem to have enough energy to make dinner let alone much else.  The Dr was sure to tell me that it was time to start relaxing, so I will.  This weekend I'm treating myself to a pedicure. (Hopefully my huge feet don't scare the pedicure folks)

The baby is measuring right on track growth wise at 35w2d.  And we have the babies head already head down.  There wasn't any dialation which I didn't expect with it being so early so we will check again in 2 wks.  I'm just thankful Derrick will be here for that one.

Tonight I had a parenting class at the hospital, I loved it.  It makes all of this seem so surreal. This weekend I need to get busy on packing mine and the babies bags for the hospital.  I'd rather be safe than sorry.  I'm going to a breastfeeding clinic at Babies R Us this weekend, should be interesting. 

Well I'm beat so I'm off to bed.  Hope all is well out there with everyone. 

For some reason today was probably one of the most emotional days I've have since I found out we were expecting.  I'm not sure what it was or why it happened but for some reason I could not stop crying at work today?  I'm starting to think that the reality of what is about to happen has set in and my mind and body are both getting ready for what is to come.  Or maybe I'm just tired of working, tired of having swollen body parts, missing Derrick or just ready to meet this little one that has been created inside of me.  Who knows, I just know today wasn't a good day for me and I hope it was just a fluke.  I hate feeling like an emotional wreck, especially at work in front of my peers.  But hey, if you don't mind please say an extra prayer or two for me and baby (Derrick too).  

 Happy Birthday Uncle Johnathan!

Well, yesterday was our big one month mark.  It is a bit overwhelming but very exciting.  I think we are ready to meet our new bundle of joy, so anytime after Daddy gets home on Aug 14th we are ready. (Although Grandma will not be here until the 25th so she may want baby to wait for her).

All my classes are coming up in the next few weeks. I'm sure those will make this whole thing really seem real.  I'm going to a prenatal class, a breastfeeding class and when Derrick gets home we will go to an infant safety class as well as take a tour of the L&D unit at the hospital.  Like I said, this is going to make this whole thing, that much more real.

I've got another routine OB appointment on the 7th of Aug so we will see what the latest is on my ginormous swelling and my elevated blood pressure.  Between you and me, I think I need to be on reduced days at work.  8 hrs a day hurts and by 2pm I'm no good anyways.  Oh well, I'll keep you posted.