Week 33 appointment

So I am now going to the doctors every two weeks. This appointment has, by far, been my favorite! I am not saying that sarcastically either. My appointment was at 4:15. I went straight there after school and was there by 3:45. I was out of the office by 4:00!! Awesome!

Anyway, everything was good. I gained a pound and a half from my last visit which brings me up to about 153. My blood pressure was good and the baby's heart rate was at 148. All is well! I go again to see Dr. Devlin in two weeks. The time is getting close!

Also, this week I sat down with my principal to discuss when I was going to leave. I originally intended to stay until my due date but Jim, I think, is starting to get worried about me. He convinced me to leave at least a week before I am due. Quite frankly I didn't need much convincing because my students have been a little wired this week! My last day of school will be February 19. I am sad to be leaving but excited to meet my baby!

Childbirth Class

Yesterday Jim and I attended our childbirth class at Holy Redeemer Hospital. We had a choice of a one hour class once a week for about six weeks or a one day 9-4 class. The class wasn't that bad. We mostly just talked about what to expect and what is going to happen. We did some breathing exercises and watched a few videos. At the end we took a tour of the maternity ward. I enjoyed seeing where everything would be happening. The labor/delivery rooms are huge! The hospital encourages babies to stay with their moms in the room so the nursery is pretty small and empty but it is there if I need it. I am so excited to have this baby! I can't wait until March 1!!

Ultrasound Number 6 and Week 32 Appointment

During the Christmas break I had my sixth, and ultimately my last, ultrasound! The baby was still sitting too low in a breach position for them to be able to get a good picture of the spine. Jim was working so I asked my mom to go to the appointment with me. The doctor called us back after looking at the pictures and basically said they were giving up all hope that this kid was going to cooperate! They knew everything was fine, but they just wanted that picture for proof. Great! My baby is a little bugger already! Besides being in the breach position we found out that the baby is also 3 pounds 12 ounces!

That week I also had a quick check-up with Dr. Devlin. Everything was fine. She told me that I just barely passed the diabetes test I had taken at the previous appointment. I don't know what just barely passed means but I do know I don't have to worry about checking my sugars everyday! The doctor also said everything else looked and sounded good. Now I am going to be starting to visit her every two weeks! The countdown begins!!!