Fast Forward - Week 36

I had a doctor appointment on Friday and they officially have my due date as January 1 - true to the generic title of this blog. But I like January 7th better and really its nobody's decision but the baby's when it wants to come out. Anywho, that means I now visit the doctor every week. I have met all the doctors - 1 of the 8 I don't like at all, I have 1 favorite, and the rest are really nice and smart.
The doctor said everything looks good and the head is down. I had a day with almost no movement (scary) but the baby got the message we don't like that and has been squirming around ever since. It doesn't keep me up at night, although I have not been sleeping well lately. Hopefully this means its on the sleep at night schedule.
I have a feeling the next 24 days are going to fly by with getting ready for Christmas and finishing the final preparations for baby. This time of year is always fun, but this year is extra exciting!

Valentine's Day at the Spa

Valentine got the royal doggy treatment yesterday, although I don't know how much she enjoyed it. Chad brushed her teeth with liver toothpaste while she tried to eat the toothbrush. Then he gave her a manicure (aka clipped her nails as I held her down). Next it was into the shower for a shampoo - she looks so miserable when she is wet but she was a good sport through it all. And look at the chic pup now!

I am fabulous!

Thankful

I have so much to be thankful for this year - I am thankful for every day I get to spend with the man of my dreams, my wonderful friends and family, the miracle growing inside, Chad and I both have jobs, I am gaining an awesome brother and sister in law,and I live in a country where you don't have to pay to use the bathroom! Hooray!! (that could get expensive for a pregnant lady)

My loved ones have been treating this pregnant woman VERY well. Concerned about my comfort during the last month of hugeness, my mom and sister got me these comfy pajamas (socks & slippers too!). Thanks Mom and Annie!

My husband made me the tastiest turkey vegetable soup from scratch - I call it comfort in a bowl. I savored every spoonful, the baby liked it too:) Thanks hun - I am so lucky to have such a talented personal chef!

34 weeks on Thanksgiving!

Oh my gosh - could this be right?!? The baby weighs around 5 lbs! He/she better save some room for turkey, pie, and oyster stew! The baby has cute, chubby fat and is regulating its own body temp. My body temp has been very warm during this pregnancy. Its a battle in the car - I'm constantly asking Chad to turn down the heat -Very uncharacteristic for me. I can't even button my coat anymore! The latest challenges: laying down, getting up, and putting shoes on. 150 was the magic number at the doctors today - I almost weigh 150 and the baby's heart rate was in the 150s.

I wasn't kidding when I said how much I like breakfast food. This is one of the 4 blueberry pancakes I had for dinner!

Rough Day

I couldn't sleep last night. About 4:45am I realized it wasn't that I was uncomfortable, I was just awake. So I got up.
I was tired and ready to go home by 10:00am. But I couldn't. So I ate a brownie.
That made the baby run wild. All that movement made me feel car sick!
I have to go to the bathroom all the time. Even right after I go!
At lunch I burnt my tongue on clam chower.
I wish the baby would flip head down because its head AND its butt on either side of my belly button makes for a LOT of pressure.
I am so tired I can't even think. I can't even walk to the car. Good thing its a 3 day week - 1 down, 2 to go!

33 Weeks

Baby West is around 4 lbs - the size of a pineapple! He or she gets really excited when hearing his/her dad's voice. His/Her most distinctive features - butt (thanks mom!) and head (thanks dad!). Sometimes I think the baby's head is going to rip through my skin! Its hard to believe it might still double in weight - where will it all go!?
Last night we saw Where the Wild Things Are in the theater and the baby was moving a lot during the loud parts and music. I think we will introduce the book first :)
I have thought of some foods I have really liked during pregnancy. I don't know if I would call them cravings because I haven't gone out to get anything in the middle of the night, but here are some of my favorite things:

-toast with butter or jelly. Actually any breakfast food - pancakes, waffles, eggs, french toast

-soup

-applesauce

-peanuts/peanut butter, PB&J, PB and chocolate on bananas, peanuts & raisins/craisins

-this hot lunch we had in grade school with this mystery chicken or turkey in a gravy sauce that was poured over rice or instant mashed potatoes - I know, random. I don't know where to satisfy this weird craving!

Lazy Days

I don't think I have ever been so lazy in my life. It feels so good. I have been more chilled out in the past 8 months, not feeling like I have to be doing something productive every second of the day. My workout at the YMCA is now down to just stretching. Evenings are walking Valentine and doing dishes, or making dinner. Then I sometimes blog, snuggle with my puppy, veg on the couch, and go to bed at 10:00 sharp! Weekends are delighfully un-eventful - sleeping in, going for walks, watching movies. I am enjoying this now because things will be a lot different in about 50 days.
Today I am loathing being at work. All I can think about is vacation and not working. Approx 30 more work days - I think I can handle that ;)