35 week Doctor's Appointment

Welcome February!  I'm 35 weeks along now! Only 35 days until my due date on March 8th.  I can also officially say that I'm having my baby NEXT MONTH!  I am now officially in "let's just get this baby out" mode.  No one was kidding when they told me that the third trimester is super uncomfortable, only amplified with the onset of stretch marks that I've managed to avoid until this week.  Boo.

Adrian is sparing no amount of cuteness in getting us excited, either.  He's always moving, and seems to be extremely responsive to outside stimuli.  He squirms enough that friends in church are distracted by his bounciness.    Nick and I are falling more and more in love with him daily.

My doctor's appointment went well today.  My iron is normal as well as everything else as far as "me" is concerned.  My midwife checked Adrian's heartbeat (in the 140's and healthy - yay!). She also felt him and confirmed that he is, in fact, head down - as we suspected.  Next week I will have the Strep B test, and an ultrasound for measurements and weight.  It will be fun to see him one last time before he's born!

Random note of the day: I discovered giant sticky notes at Target yesterday! I spent time last night writing out all my lists of the things I have to get done.  Afterwards, I felt exhausted, but at least I have visual reminder of the things I have to do.  I'm starting to feel the pressure of having only 5 weeks left (if he doesn't come early).  One major thing on my list I want to get done this week is try to get at least partially packed for the hospital.  I sense I will be one of the most over-prepared new moms there.  Oh well.

I'm also putting together a "thanks" goodie basket for the nurses helping me deliver.  If you're a nurse and you're reading this, do you have any suggestions of what to put in it?

That's all for now! I hope all is well in your world this week :)