Less than one month until baby is here. Or should I say, less than one month until my due date? That’s probably more like it. I am fully expecting to go overdue with this little bundle of joy, but wouldn’t it be nice if she came on time, or even a few days early?
The weekly OB appointments are officially here. There is no longer an anxious wait between each appointment. It practically seems I’m right back in there after leaving (which I am totally okay with). Since being off work for so long, this is easily what I most look forward to, and now I don’t have to wait as long!
This week I got to meet a different OB. There are a total of 5 in the practice, so the goal is to meet them all along the pregnancy journey at least once, so when it comes to delivery you have at least met them. Between these next few weeks, we should get that accomplished! So far they’ve all been great and I would be perfectly happy to have any of them with me at the hospital!
I got the results from the GBS swab: negative, which was a great relief! While not a big deal at all (just some antibiotics), I’d rather have less things to worry about. The great thing about being negative for this is that I won’t need to get to the hospital as quickly to have those antibiotics administered! I would love to stay at home during early labor for as long as possible to remain comfortable and free to move around. Of course I don’t want to end up having our baby in the closet or car (lol), but think home will be most comfortable and familiar.
Otherwise, it was another quick appointment. Standard belly measurement – still measuring a couple of centimeters behind as I have been pretty much the whole way. The doctor explained that this is most likely due to me being so tall – baby has lots of room to spread out upwards instead of out, and also due to the fact that she is down low. Heart beat sounded great – I always love hearing that. 😄 I asked my few questions, had some great conversation, and feel a little bit more prepared about what to expect in the hospital, and was on my way.
This week I have focused on getting everything put away from my baby shower. Yes – it took way longer than it needed to… and packing my diaper bag, diaper caddy, and getting things set and ready around the house! I’ve also been working on my hospital bag, which admittedly still isn’t completely done – oops! But at least we are getting close now. I’m also working on gathering some goodies for gift baskets that I am planning to put together for my care team at the hospital!
I plan to do a post on what I’m bringing in my hospital bag, as well as the gift baskets, so stay tuned for those!
As for me, I am just over here continuing to grow this little babe. I have good days and bad, though lately I feel like I’ve had more good than bad! The fatigue is reaching an all new level. I find myself taking a nap almost every day, but I deserve that, right?! Sleep at night has gotten harder, but I’m sure this is just some training for what is to come. Between getting up to pee 4-5 times, or just discomfort, it always seems to be something. I’m remaining grateful that I still feel generally very good, and not totally miserable just yet. I really do think I will miss being pregnant, but am so excited to meet this baby girl!
Also we are super stoked to have the NHL playoffs back on and have been loving yelling at the tv again! 😂 Hockey games are so much fun to watch, although I’m not sure if they are good for my blood pressure… Go Knights!
Laugh Often – Rachel
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