38 Weeks

Ok- So here I am at 38 Weeks and counting. People have told me that I haven't "dropped" yet- but I had my check-up on Tuesday and my doctor was really surprised at how far down the head was. I believe her exact words were "wow the head is right there!" With this being my first child and still not being dilated at all- I didn't really know how to take this news. I guess I just have to patiently wait until Olivia is ready to meet her mommy. I finally have pretty much everything set to go. I was so excited because I finally got 2 days off in a row and I was determined to get everything done- but of course nothing goes as planned for me. I was knocked out for about 2 days with a migraine and it was a chore to get out of bed to even get anything to eat. NOT FUN! I still feel a little funny- but at least I am able to function and take care of myself now. Only 11 more days until my due date!

37 Weeks

I had my 37 week appointment today and nothing too exciting to report. My doctor said that the head is further down than last week and that I am not dilated but I am starting to thin. I can't believe how close it is getting! I still feel like I have a lot to do- but I have been going crazy cleaning and trying to set up everything in preparation.
It is getting harder and harder to work as much as I am because by the end of the day I am so tired and I am noticeably swollen in my hands and feet. My back has also been sore lately- but enough complaining- soon enough I will have a beautiful little girl and I can't wait!

Last But Not Least...

Saturday I had my last baby shower which was thrown by friends from high school. It was a mix of friends and family and I am grateful to everybody who was able to attend. That being the last shower means that the baby will be here in no time at all. We have our last class tonight too and it is becoming all too real what is around the corner! I must say that I don't know if I am quite prepared yet- but as I was reassured several times this past weekend- I will never be fully prepared. I am not sure if that comforts me knowing that nobody is really prepared or if it freaks me out even more.

Christine, Joy, me and Alison

Olivia's first book- appropriately named

My grandma, aunt Sue and cousin Alisha

The beautiful blanket my grandma made for Olivia

Bobbie and me

My nieces

Blissful Baby Shower

I had another wonderful baby shower yesterday hosted by my Blissful buddies Larissa and Nicole. It was a great time- we played some fun games and I am so thankful to everybody who was able to make it to celebrate with me! A special thanks to Nicole and Larissa who did a great job hosting! I've got one more baby shower to go next weekend and I am looking forward to seeing a whole new group of people to celebrate with!

Me at 33 weeks

The hostesses

My mom, sister and nieces

The Sarahs

Miss Blissful herself

Classes

I had my first of four classes last night at the hospital and it was... interesting. I think that I am one of those people who is better off not knowing what is about to happen. As many of you know I have a very weak stomach and just talking about blood can make me queasy. As long as I know when I am going into labor and when to go to the hospital I should be fine. I don't really need to know all of the technical stuff that happens when giving birth- I'll leave that part up to the doctors.

Baby Shower

I am blessed to be having 4 baby showers for my baby and me and this past Sunday some of my co-workers from Hallmark threw me one. Here are some of the highlights.

How cute is this cake?!

Barb measuring my tummy for the "string game".

I don't know if you can see the losing string in this picture, but it was literally taller than me!

What a relief!

I had my 3 hour glucose test yesterday and I am relieved to say that everything turned out normal. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be and the 3 hours flew by. One less thing to worry about. Next week starts the prenatal/parenting classes. This should be interesting!

27 Weeks

I took my glucose tolerance test today and unfortunately my numbers came back a little too high. This means that I get to go back again next week and do a 3 hour test and get my blood taken 4 times within that 3 hours. I'm not really looking forward to this since #1- I don't want to have to drink any more of that stuff and #2- I don't want to be pricked with any more needles.

A little freaked out

So if I go on my due date- I have about 3 months left in this pregnancy. While that may seem like a long time for some of you- I can't believe how fast this year has gone already. I am starting to freak out a bit. I feel like I am not ready and once she is here I am going to have no clue as to what I am doing. On the other hand I am really excited and can't wait to see her!

It's a....

Well the majority of you were right on the poll- it's a girl!!!!! I think that deep deep down I knew it was a girl- otherwise I wouldn't have been buying so many girl things- but as soon as they started measuring and I could see her up on the screen I just knew. I am so excited and now I can do some real shopping!!