Two years ago...

October 28th 2009 was the crappiest day of my life. Its the day my hopes and dreams for my first pregnancy came crashing down all around me. As I sit here with Baby Boy moving around without a care reminding me how blessed I am, I'm thinking of what could have been. I still wonder if I should have had another ultrasound before the D&C. I've blogged about this before so I won't dwell on it, but I still hope I made the right decision. I happened to catch an episode of "I didn't know I was pregnant." where the woman was told that she had an empty sac (like me) but she decided since she was already bleeding she'd let it happen naturally and not have a D&C. Eight months later she gave birth to a healthy baby. The "what-ifs" always sneak in and bring me back to that day and the day of the D&C (Nov. 11th).

Today I'm going to focus on this little miracle thriving in my belly. He's already got me wrapped around his finger and I'm so anxious to hold him.

Cherish all your gifts and don't look back. You can't turn back time so love the moment you're in.

Maternity Photoshoot

We had my sister take some pics last weekend (at 35w6d)...

Today I'm 36 weeks and 3 days... getting more and more uncomfortable.  No dilation or anything at the last appointment.  We'll see what this Friday brings. ;)

35 weeks, 5 days...

Ahhh, the joys of the late pregnancy weekly exams.  I'll spare you the details, but let me just say, it's not fun.

As for the weekly NST's and BPP's... so far so good.  Baby Boy is passing his tests... such a smarty like his mom and dad. ;)  Yesterday was my last growth scan.  He's seemed to have slowed down and weighs approximately 5lbs 12oz.  But that head... still a week ahead.  Again, all those brains. :)  And yes, still a boy!

My shower was perfect!  My sister did a great job.  Her and my BFF surprised me with a trailer for Peter's bike so we can take him out and about with us next spring and summer.  They also filled it with gear for upstate.  Complete with plaid flannel shirts and boots. ;)  I wish I had some pictures to show, but I didn't take much with my camera and I haven't gotten any from my or Peter's mom yet.

Tomorrow I'm taking sissy's family fall pics and bribing Peter with a homemade apple pie so he'll participate and get some maternity pics of us.  The old saying is true... a way to a man's heart is through his stomach.  Or in Peter's case, feed him and he'll do what you want. ;)

Next weekend Christine will be in town and the non-stop family weekend starts on Wednesday!  We start with dinner with Peter's mom and a trip to BuyBuy Baby, then Thursday we hang out with Christine and Haley.  Friday is dinner at the in-laws.  Saturday is a Deschler break and my mom and Philip will be coming over to visit with take-out.  Sunday is yet another dinner at the in-laws.  I think for once, I will be happy to go to work on a Monday. ;)

Ok, keep your fingers crossed for a negative Group B Strep test... I don't want to have to rush to the hospital for antibiotics when I'm in labor.  My plan is to stay and labor at home as long as possible.  We'll see if it really happens. ;)

Non-Stress Test & Biophysical Profile

Let the weekly NST/BPPs begin! I guess 'high risk' has its benefits. Ughhh... My manager's gonna love this. Maybe I should start maternity leave today. ;)

Had the first NST today and actually had a notable contraction during the test but Baby Boy did fine. I even got to hear his hiccups. :) So cute.

I can't believe I'm in the home stretch already!  While it seems like I've been pregnant forever, it also feels like yesterday that the pink line showed up for the first time and our lives started to change.

Drive-By post...

My 34 week appointment is tomorrow morning.  Hoping my blood pressure is ok.  At home it's textbook.

Baby Boy just had a bout of the hiccups.  So cute.  He's been getting them a lot lately.  Must be all the lemonade I find myself drinking. ;-)

My shower is this Sunday!!!  Yay!!  I can't wait to see what my sister planned and all my close family and friends.  Oh and then there's the gifts. =)

Ok, I'll update Monday with hopefully some pictures.  Back to work I go... reluctantly.

Early Eviction??

No worries... I'm not in pre-term labor, but Baby Boy is encroaching on my comfort.  In addition to my lack of comfort/lack of sleep at night, I now can't find a comfortable position to sit in.  I swapped out my desk chair for a comfy reception chair at work.  It's nicer on my behind, but it makes for a more reclined position which equals easier to nap in.  Not ideal when I'm supposed to be paying attention on a conference call or... working!

I'm 33w3d today with 46 days to go!  And not like I'm counting or anything... but 25 days left of work! =)

I play tag with his little feet during the day.  I know I'm repeating myself, but I love feeling him squirm, shift and even hiccup.  It's what I've wanted my whole life... to experience pregnancy.  Motherhood will be the added bonus.  Peter still says I'm an amazing pregnant woman and I'm the happiest I've ever been.  Everyone expected a "complainer", but I just don't have anything to truly complain about... except for the lack of comfort/lack of sleep.  But even that I expected so its not so bad.  Pregnancy works for me!

Blood pressure is still good.  I have my days when it's a little elevated, but still within textbook range and it's all due to bad eating.  Shame on me, but sometimes you just need a few french fries. =)

I'm officially gaining weight and have been for the past 3 weeks.  Still all belly which means Baby Boy is the one that's growing.  However, I'm still down 4.6 pounds from when I started this journey.  I hope that post-pregnancy finds me losing weight and healthier than I was pre-pregnancy.

Here's the latest of the bump... Peter was being artistic.

From that angle I don't look that huge, but the bump has definitely grown!