Week 37

This past week seemed to fly by - I can't believe how close we are!

We had an appointment with the doctor on Thursday (and will every Thursday until I deliver). She did an ultrasound to confirm that the baby was head down, and yes, she is still a girl! I asked her about getting a doctor's note for a "stop work" date, but she said I was very healthy and did not need one. There are 5 doctors in my office, so I may try again next week. It would be great to stop working March 9, the last day of the quarter. A nice clean break from school.

I had two showers at work this week - one thrown by the adults and one thrown by the kids. The first was wonderful, the teachers in my grade got together and threw a little party during planning. On Friday, the students threw a shower - it was too cute! They had put a lot of thought and effort into it, complete with door prizes and shower games. Even though only 6-7 kids chose to stay in and play these games, it was still very cute. I got a lot of nice and interesting gifts also. The girls in particular were very into this party. The boys, once finished eating, were sort of over it.

Baby B might officially have a larger wardrobe than me at this point. Between all the shower gifts, the hand-me-downs and all the impulse buys made by her parents (yes Mommy discovered Gymboree this week), her closet is very full!! She is set through 6 months, and is working on a very nice 9 month collection. Let's hope she even stays small long enough to get through these outfits at least once.

Week 36

We have had a pretty uneventful week filled with our normal obligations - work, school, house, dogs. I took one day off sick, the five day work week doesn't seem to cooperate with my body at this point. With the holiday on Monday, it'll be another 4 day week for me. Then we'll see about the following week...

The growing belly continues to expand, much to my amazement. I haven't gained weight in 6 weeks, so it must be coming off of another part of my body (no complaints here). My shirts are now too short, so the running joke at work is that I am violating the dress code designed to keep 13 year olds from wearing midriffs.

We will be picking up our portraits when we meet with the photographer, so I will post a few later in the week. Also, we have a doctor's appointment scheduled for Thursday, where she promises to share the baby's progress with us (fyi, she has received her eviction notice and needs to be out in 30 days).

We hope everyone is finding ways to stay warm and we will talk to you soon!

Week 35

We are trying a new way of keeping everyone in the loop as this pregnancy progresses. We will try to post new pics and posts weekly until Baby B arrives!

We had a wonderful surprise shower last weekend, thrown by close friends and family. It was great to see everyone and celebrate together! Thank you to everyone who helped make it a special day for me and baby!

As far as how I am feeling, I am starting to get pretty uncomfortable. I cannot sit anymore, only stand or lay down. Otherwise, body parts become entangled in my ribs, which are already quite bruised. I have resorted to standing at the counter in my classroom to check email or grade papers.

We spent this weekend putting together all the fun toys we have received from friends and family - swings, bouncers, changing table, etc. We also got to wash lots of really cute clothes and fold them. I swear, boy clothes look much more boring than all the cutie outfits we already have for our daughter!

Dave and I met with our wedding photographer today and had some maternity pictures done. It was a lot of fun and we look forward to posting the pictures when we get them!

We hope everyone is healthy and happy and we will post again soon! In the meantime, check out the pictures we have posted about the nursery!