way past time for an update (long)

I know I know, I haven't updated in forever. and I regret it, b/c i feel like time has flown past and I don't remember everything I'd like to. I'll try to go back and remember what I can...last update was at 27 weeks. i'm not doing belly pics any longer b/c i feel like a whale now, but here's the important stuff.

First- 31 weeks 2 days, I had my baby shower(2/23/08)! It was wonderful and just what I wanted. Good friends and good food- i'm not very hard to please. They tried to make it a surprise, but as usual...i'm just not easy to surprise. I was overwhelmed by everyone's generosity, and I just felt so loved. It's a wonderful feeling when you look around and realize all those people are there b/c they love you and they're so happy for you. We got almost all of the necessities for Noah that we needed, and lots of cute outfits and fun toys too.

Next- 32 weeks 1 day, (on a Friday) I had a regular doctor's appt. They said I was measuring 5 weeks ahead and were a little concerned. They mentioned "bed rest" which caused me to panic. We left the doctors and scheduled an ultrasound appt for Monday morning. We went home and I cried, Joe did his best to calm me down, but it's scary when you think there's something wrong with your baby or yourself. Saturday we went to Target and Babies 'R Us and bought everything that we hadn't been given at the shower. I was so afraid of being put on bed rest and not getting anything done before the baby came.

so Monday (32 weeks 4 days) we go for the ultrasound. and everything is fine. Baby is measuring right on target, already doing practice breathing, and pursing his lips like he's blowing kisses. I think he has Joe's chin already from the picture:



After that, we calmed down and slowed down. So now I've been slowly getting the nursery together. Most of the laundry is done, bottles and nipples are sterilized, furniture is together. We're waiting on mom to finish the curtains and dust ruffle, and we need to get the recliner in there. Other then that, it's ready. The pack-n-play and swing are already out in the living room. The house looks ready for a baby!


Today i'm 34 weeks 1 day- had a checkup and all is well. nice strong heartbeat, good blood pressure (for me), no problems. I go back in 2 weeks, and then my appts switch to weekly. I only have 3 weeks left until i'm full-term!