6 weeks to go..WHAT?!

We had our 34 week check up this morning.  Dr was a little late so Corey wasn't able to stay and wait due to a deployment briefing, but might be able to make my next one on 10/17.  We discussed me taking iron and she looked at my numbers and told me it wasn't necessary.  So no more iron, I just have to make sure I eat iron rich foods.  I'll probably be able to take zantac as needed instead of twice a day since I think the iron was making my heartburn worse.  She forgot to check the baby and I though it was weird but started to leave anyway, as I was leaving she texted me to come back.  We had to laugh because it happens to all of us , forget what we are actually doing.  I'm measuring right on track, baby is still head down (which is great) and weighing at about 4.5 lbs (although I have no idea how she can tell).  My next appointment is 10/17 where they will swab and make sure I don't have any STD's or strep b to pass along to baby.  I'm assuming this visit will be my first internal (although she didn't mention that) to make sure everything is still looking good.  After that visit I'll have one more 2 week visit (technically the last two are 3 weeks apart but now I'll be caught up) Then after the one the last week of Oct I'll be going once a week until baby arrives (which will hopefully only be 2 weeks).  Corey swears baby will come early (about a week) I'd rather her just cook until her due date, but we'll see soon enough who is right.  I just hope no more then 6 weeks!!

7 weeks left!

Full 32 weeks, looks like with fall coming I need to find a new place to take this picture because the natural light coming in is no longer enough, but you still get the idea.

Right now baby's eyes are probably blue and it will take a little while after exposure to light for them to fully change to what ever color they will be.  Because of how cramped she is in there she is moving less frequently but when she does move I can feel it stronger then before.

Retha threw me a shower last weekend in Northern Virginia at their house.  Got to see some of Corey's family and got a few more gifts and things that we needed for the baby.  Found out when I got back to work they will be throwing me a shower too next month, I can not believe the generosity of people!

I can't believe how little time is actually left.  I did a count and only 27 work days until my due date!! I had my breast feeding class last night, some of the information was a little overwhelming but even the teacher said you can only do what you feel comfortable doing etc.  She also said we will get lots of contradicting advice and to listen to ourselves and baby above everyone else.  I'm looking forward to bonding with baby though.  She also said the first week is super important family time where your getting into a routine so it's best not to have a million visitors who stick around through feedings, perfect for us since our family is a drive away.  I just hope everyone is understanding and gives baby and I the space we need to get into a routine since Corey will be gone.

Speaking of Corey I can't believe how fast time is going by.  I can't believe it's almost October and I'll have to say goodbye to him.  It's going to be rough on me and the girls but the baby will keep us super busy!!

Next dr appointment is Wednesday!

2 months left and couldn't be more ready!!

This week she can see and taste her liquid environment, hear my heart beat and voice, and feel the sensation of grabbing her toes.  Her head has grown nearly and inch this week (trust me I can feel it).  In the next 7 weeks she will actually double in weight!

The weather is so gorgeous and perfect down here but the weather change is what made me sick.  Fighting a wicked cold and I can't take anything for it.  Just fluids and rest.  Hope it passes before I have to drive 3 hours this weekend.  Other than that my only complaint is baby girl is killing my hips and it's getting harder to walk!! Just 8 weeks left..no big deal!! I have to take advantage while I have Corey here for 4 of those because after that I'll have to do everything around the house myself!! :)

doctor update

Had my 30 week check up today and Corey was able to attend.  My weight and blood pressure are fine, no thanks to some chuckles for Corey.  But only up 4 lbs in 4 weeks.  She changed my iron pill so I don't have to take it three times a day and gave me something for heartburn (thank you baby jesus!!) The best news of all is she flipped and is finally head down!! Fingers crossed she stays this way, not likely she won't.  She is measuring at exactly 31 weeks!! Corey got to hear her heartbeat for the first time in a few months and was super excited!! Next appointment is on 9/26,  she told me to come back in 2-3 weeks and I didn't feel any need to rush back in exactly 2 weeks so we found a morning appointment in 3 weeks.  On 9/20 I'll be taking a breast feeding class which I'm super excited about! After my next appointment I'll be going to L&D to register and get all my paperwork to fill out, yikes it's really getting close!!

32nd week

Yikes! I can't believe I only have 9 weeks left!! This week is when baby should choose and stay in the head down position however there is no guarantee.  We actually will be checking at tomorrow's appointment to see if she is still breech or finally head down.  A scheduled C-section has its benefits because my mom will know exactly when to be here, but no one wants to recover from that! I've been there done that, same surgery two days in a row so to avoid it would be nice but to know what to expect is good too.  After this appointment starts every 2 weeks..it's getting close!! I'll be getting my iron re checked to see if the supplements are helping.  Right now baby is working on lodging body parts in my ribs..and it feels great!!

We had a pretty quiet Labor day weekend, but got a lot of stuff done around the house.  Baby's room is almost completed..just a few things to be added.  Packed her bag for the hospital so I'll only have to worry about mine in a few weeks.  This weekend we are going to set up her pack n play which is where she will be sleeping for the first few months, it has a bassinet in it.  We both agreed since Corey will be gone it's better for all of us to keep her in our room until he returns.  This way I can watch over everyone!

Right now we are just trying to spend as much time together before he leaves since the actual date is so up in the air we don't want to miss anything!

I'll try to do a quick update after my appointment tomorrow!!