Other than feeling excited, I'm definitely feeling a little anxious - about the labor part. I've been reading my pregnancy books to try to learn more about what to expect- though I have a feeling I can't prepare enough for what's to come. I just have to keep reminding myself that women have babies every day - and that women have more than one baby...We've visited 2 daycares now - and are feeling pretty good about one - just have one more place to visit to make sure we are sure. It's funny - when you really think about it, no one seems to be good enough to trusted to take care of our little girl every day...but we're thankful that we have options and that people are loving and caring enough to watch her while we are at work.
I've finally started to give some thought to packing a bag for the hospital - though I haven't quite gotten around to it yet. I'm also trying to figure out what to pick for her home from the hospital outfit. I bought a cute little winter hat - it has two little puffs that look like bear ears :) It's probably funny that I'm so concerned with her outfit when I'm sure it will get spit up on or soiled in some fashion before we even get her home that day. Still - have to try, right?
Now that we're in the final month, I've reminded Dan to keep his phone nearby - just in case the next time I call him is THE time. I've also prepped a couple of my co-workers to be ready to bring me to the hospital in case it happens at work (though I'm hoping that's not the case) - at least I know I'll be in good hands.
My body has changed quite a bit this week too...though I'm not very thrilled about it! I looked down at my ankles today after work and discovered that they no longer exist -- I now have VERY swollen, water filled kankles in their place. :( I know this is all part of the 'beauty' of being pregnant, but I'm definitely not a fan of that part. My fingers are swollen also and I notice it most when I first wake up in the morning and have a hard time closing my fingers into a fist completely. Other than that, I really can't complain. Just getting slightly less sleep at night as a result of having to wake up and change positions over the past week or so. I'm just so thankful that she's staying put, continuing to grow healthier and that I'm still mobile.
Not much else to report at this point - I have another Baby shower on Saturday - hosted by the wonderful women at our Church! I'm excited to celebrate the anticipation of our Baby with some of the most loving mothers I know. Next Wednesday I will have another Dr. appointment to check my status - then we move to an appointment a week which will bring us to week 39 (meaning 1 week till baby)!
Here's an updated pic from yesterday. 4 weeks to go - and I'm definitely looking pregnant! :)
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