ho-hum

35 weeks today...weeee

Not much going on here, I went to a class at babiesrus yesterday about breast pumps. I hope to pump exclusively fairly early on so that Dan can help feed Dex in the middle of the night but still get the benefits of breast milk. The class didn't really teach me that much however. They did have one good tip - bring the pump you plan on using to the hospital so the lactation consultant can help you get it all set up and fitting proper.

I think this weekend Dan is going to put a car seat base in my car just in case I go into labor early and then a few more weeks from now put it in the Ford Escape.

That's really about all, Gator football spring season starts today. Wish I was in Gainesville so I could watch the orange and blue game and have the baby at UF instead of Dayton but I cant imagine the drive back up with a newborn so I will just have my little man here :) Hope everyone is doing great. Within the next 2 months our family's will have so many new babies its going to be fun!

34 week update

Had my doctor appointment today. Dexter's heartbeat is upper 130s/lower 140s which is good. He, as of today, is head down - but with 6 weeks to go he can always move around some. My latest hemoglobin was a whopping 9.9 up from 9.8 a month ago. We will repeat another one when I am actually in labor, especially if I require a C-section they will want to closely monitor that.

As for how I am feeling - generally I feel good. He still loves kicking my right ribcage which causes some discomfort. A couple days ago I woke up to swollen hands and since then my finger joints hurt and that has limited one of my sources of exercise - doing any yoga position which requires my hands on the ground hurt my hands to bad to do now. Good thing is the weather has improved some lately so I am able to go for more walks outside as a nice source of exercise along with my Wii Fit.

In 2 weeks is my big 36 week visit. I will officially be in month 9 then! I will get my final growth ultrasound, I will see my doctor and fill out hospital admission paperwork/tour the L&D floor.

Nursery

Here are a couple pictures of our nursery. Because we are moving around the end of the year I didn't want to paint or do anything to fancy. I am feeling pretty good the only thing that hurts on me is my right ribcage and right back - Dexter is getting big and loves to ram his head or feet into my right ribcage. This weekend I am going up to Akron to see my cousin and borrow a baby swing, bassinet and some more clothes. I am seriously thinking that Dexter has more clothes and things than I do and he isn't even here yet.

32 week checkup

Just some quick info from my checkup today. Everything looks good and on track. Dexter has a nice heartbeat around 145. His head circumference was 32cm and his weight was approx 4 lbs 11 oz. In 2 weeks I have my next doctor visit and will have my repeat CBC done at that time. One final growth ultrasound is scheduled for 36weeks.

Baby Shower

My Coworkers

Me and the wall of presents

Me, Mom and Heather

My amazing baby shower cake

I had my baby shower this weekend, I wasn't sure what to expect but it certainly went beyond any expectations I might have had. My friends at work and my sister and mom really went above and beyond with the amount of presents I got and the wonderful cake, food and games we had at the shower. I got a stroller, books, play mat, blankets, rattles, bath stuff and a ton of clothes. I am pretty sure Dexter is covered with all his clothes needs for the first 6months! Now all we need is Dexter to arrive! The nursery is close to being set up, just a few finishing touches of wall decorations. I will post some pictures of that later in the week. Thanks again to everyone who came to the shower and to those who couldn't make it but sent presents! I send a special thanks to Kathy for all of the wonderful gifts and time she spent knitting a beautiful sweater and blanket.