back to the doctor

Wow! forgot to post this last wednesday...opps!

So we had another doctor’s appointment today. We have one more at two weeks, and then they go to every week. It's kind of weird to think about having to go to the doctor every week. The Doctor predicts that Grace will be somewhere around 7lbs at birth and is almost 5lbs already! The doctor said she is already way down, and is positioned head down exactly the way she should be. Her heart rate was fluctuating between 135 and 141. Her movements have become very strong in the last week. I can feel every little movement and kick (which she dosen't do all that often)It's really strange how strong they are. Nate thinks its really weird!

How far along: 34 weeks

Total weight gain: 25 lbs since 6 weeks

Stretch marks: Nope

Sleep: Hard! Ive been getting up in the middle of the night a lot, then can't get back to sleep. I just lay there and think about Grace, or all the stuff I need to get done both at home and at work. Or worry about all the things that can go wrong during delivery.

Best moments this week: watching the baby move my tummy round and round. She is getting so strong and big which makes for big movements. We also had our first shower this week. It was put on by my school. We got tons of great gifts!

Food cravings: Granola bars, sherbert, Mexican

Labor signs: Some contractions

Belly Button: very small

What I miss the most: Being able to do things and move as quickly as I could when not pregnant. I often have to walk up and down the hall ways or do things out side at school. Everything just takes a little longer. It seems like the clock is always against me. and Mojitos

One thing I would do differently: take time to enjoy what is happening, try to not be due right at the end of the school year, take more pictures.

What I am looking forward to the most: The baby shower, and getting the house organized, my mom coming to help with all her laundry, and going to garage sales to see what we can buy her.

Other stuff: Nausea is back and its getting harder and harder to ride in the car