Thursday, December 28, 2006
Random Ramblings
As of today, I have 3 weeks and 5 days until my due date. Doesn't seem like very long, does it!? Here's what really gets me, tho, I actually only have 5 days until I am considered full term (37 weeks). THAT IS NUTS! That means I could potentially have a new child next week? WHAT!? Seriously - WHAT?!
I honestly cannot believe it will be that soon and we'll have a little baby! Wow.
I guess I should probably say something else here, tho...I am sincerely hoping it is next week or the week after when he arrives because I honestly don't know how much more of this pregnancy thing I can take. My feet are swollen and it looks like I've contracted elephantitis. I don't know that I will be able to handle being "overdue" if that's what ends up happening.
We had a great Christmas - three get-togethers in three days in three separate locations...how can that not be a good time!? It was a little bit much for me now that I look back. I was very tired at the beginning of the week and I think all of the traveling, poor eating and extra activity really contributed to my new case of elephantitis. I am feeling ten times better today after being somewhat back to normal life for a day or two.
I have my next doctor's appointment tomorrow morning. I will now start going weekly, which makes the delivery day seem so much more imminent, as well. Apparently tomorrow I will get tested for Group B Strep. I guess it is pretty common and can be harmful to the baby if I do have it during delivery. Anyway, I'm so not looking forward to the test because it means intruding on my private areas, but I suppose it has to be done. I guess I should probably get used to it. All of the women that have already had babies tell me that everyone and their dog will look "down there" by the time the baby actually comes. Awesome.
Stay tuned for updates on the path to delivery!!!
I honestly cannot believe it will be that soon and we'll have a little baby! Wow.
I guess I should probably say something else here, tho...I am sincerely hoping it is next week or the week after when he arrives because I honestly don't know how much more of this pregnancy thing I can take. My feet are swollen and it looks like I've contracted elephantitis. I don't know that I will be able to handle being "overdue" if that's what ends up happening.
We had a great Christmas - three get-togethers in three days in three separate locations...how can that not be a good time!? It was a little bit much for me now that I look back. I was very tired at the beginning of the week and I think all of the traveling, poor eating and extra activity really contributed to my new case of elephantitis. I am feeling ten times better today after being somewhat back to normal life for a day or two.
I have my next doctor's appointment tomorrow morning. I will now start going weekly, which makes the delivery day seem so much more imminent, as well. Apparently tomorrow I will get tested for Group B Strep. I guess it is pretty common and can be harmful to the baby if I do have it during delivery. Anyway, I'm so not looking forward to the test because it means intruding on my private areas, but I suppose it has to be done. I guess I should probably get used to it. All of the women that have already had babies tell me that everyone and their dog will look "down there" by the time the baby actually comes. Awesome.
Stay tuned for updates on the path to delivery!!!
