30 Week Picture
Okay, so I just had my 30 week doctor's appointment and it went well. Bryan was able to come since he was off that day. It was nice to have him there, he really hasn't been able to come to any of them, besides the dramatic in and out appearance at the big ultrasound. So- weight is good, which my doctor was very careful about telling me how important it was for me to not gain too much. She didn't want me to try and get a 9 pounder out of this 5'2 body. She told me my weight looked excellent. Since I get to gain a pound a week, the last two appointments (a month apart) I have gained 3.8 pounds, not bad huh?
My blood pressure is nice and low which she was also happy with. And baby's heartbeat is around the 150's.
She measured my belly and I am measuring right on, then she felt around a bit and thinks he's head down, so please cross your fingers he stays that way!
All and all our stats look good! I go back in 3 weeks, then 2 after that, then EVERY WEEK!
Are you ready for that? Yeah, I'm not... this seems to be happening fast and whether I'm ready for it or not!
I am starting to get tired, heartburn is starting to make an appearance which is really great! Otherwise I really can't complain. I am working, not full time but working as much as I can, but will be done mid January- I'm excited for that!
We finally registered at Baby's R Us, which I was happy to get out of the way, and I decided not to register at Target. Everything I want they have at Baby's and it'll save another trip.
So this is where all you come in. Since I'm totally freaking out and needing some advice please give me some advice. Anything you know I will NEED, any info you wish you were told, just basically ANYTHING! My best resource are my mommy friends!!!!!
I am bummed that Bryan has a really busy three months and wont be around as much as most dad's. He doesn't even get more than two days in a row. It is hard, especially since he has been so awesome through the whole pregnancy. He supports my cravings, tells me I look good when I feel like a whale and likes to feel the baby kick just as much as I do. Since we don't have a lot of people down here, when he is home we spend a lot of time together and it has been so nice. It was hard to get used to him going to back to 80 hours a week when he had a week off (since he didn't get called during his on-call week) plus our vacation. To make myself feel better I realize how many women have to do all this alone, without a supportive partner. Even if he's not here as much as other spouses get to be, when he's here he's wonderful and I know he will be even more amazing once we have someone else to take care of. I'm very lucky, and I really try and remember that every day. Especially the days I feel sorry for myself when I see all the spouses in the waiting room at the doctor, or talking about paternity leave or 9-5 kinda guys who get weekends and evenings off. I know it could always be more difficult and we are lucky to have each other, a home, Bryan has a wonderful career that he loves and someday will pay our bills!
Wow- I didn't know I was going to go there but apparently I needed to let that all out!!!
So, what I really wanted to say is, I would love some emails or comments on advice. I am in need of any advice, small or not to help me get organized in the baby's room and in the house, mentally and physically to be as best prepared as I can. Yes, I know, there is nothing I can do to fully prepare but at least a little prepared?
At least I've held a leg during labor right? That's gotta count for something...
This is how I want all my pictures to look like, but Bryan makes me smile...
This is how I really feel at 30 weeks!!!
This is Bryan's favorite picture... yikes!
It wasn't until this picture did I realize how big I am... 31.5 weeks
Yeah, we're mature enough to have a child!
