We are nearing a few important dates so I've been doing my best to squeeze in some girlfriend time. Last weekend I had tea with a group of friends who surprised me with a book shower for Baby Stiehl and another friend's baby who is expecting 6 weeks after me. Completely surprised and unexpected.
Today, I headed up to a friend's house for brunch and to visit with friends I haven't seen in what seems like forever. It may have been December since I've seen some of the girls. I've been fairly tired during this pregnancy and have missed many gatherings.
We are 33-1/2 weeks along and I don't feel huge but I look huge :) I am having troubles sitting up right and getting up from any sitting / laying down position. My belly feels like a torpedo sticking out of me. Our estimated due date is August 16th but it looks like August 9th the doctors may start intervening, If I haven't delivered already. I have my last growth scan / ultra sound on July 16th. This scan will determine our delivery course of action which primarily depends on his size and specifically his belly size.
I only have 3 weeks of work left, yay! Once I'm done with work, Elena and I will have a little time for Mommy and Me time before Baby Stiehl arrives. Elena will be taking a break from preschool/day care and will restart at 3 days a week in September. It's weird to think in 1 year, we'll be preparing for kindergarten--how did so much time pass already?
A basket ball has turned into a beach ball, yep standing up you can see the change. Hope you don't pop before I get there!
ReplyDeleteOh My Rachel! You must be so uncomfortable. I do hope you go early, but not before your mom gets there. Happy Birthday!! Love you! Grandma
ReplyDeleteMom and Grandma...I sure hope I don't go too soon. I don't want this baby coming any earlier than 37 weeks which will be July 27th. Elena was born at exactly 37 weeks, anything earlier is considered preemie. On the other hand, physically I'm ready to have my body back. It's really tough trying to get up from sitting and laying down--my torpedo belly is throwing off my center of gravity.
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