How many weeks? Oh yeah 32.

I have officially lost my brain. I have felt completely stupid these past few days. Yeah yeah make all the comments you want about how this is nothing new.... but this is no laughing matter! I feel about eight steps behind everyone else and its driving me crazy! I sure hope I regain some of my superior brain power after this kid is born because I don't know how much more I can handle!!

I had my shower in CA a couple weeks ago. It was SO great to see everyone in one place at the same time. I loved being able to spend time with everyone there.

I had another appointment this week. Everything is still going right along as planned. I have 2 more 2 weeks appointments and then I will start going every week....and then....BABY! So crazy.

Not much more to report...although I will let you know that I had a VERY nice surprise yesterday. Tyler had the house cleaned for me while I was at work. There aren't too many things I think I'd appreciate more than that! Reminded me of my CA days w/ Josefina (our house cleaner in Tustin).... I miss that girl. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

....and just in case you're wondering....I had to proof read this post about 5 times to make sure there weren't any typos...I found MANY. How am I supposed to function enough to do report cards next week? The parents are going to think their students are being taught by a loon... maybe they are!

Lots of good news today!!!

Well - today was a great day on the baby front. On Friday met with the Director of Human Resources for the district to ask for additional unpaid maternity leave. In Montana, the Family and Medical Leave act allows maternity leave to be 12 weeks IF you have worked in the position for over a year. Since I am new to this district, I was only allotted my sick leave and extended sick leave which left me with about 9 weeks of maternity leave since I would also be out over Christmas break. I asked for additional time so I could come back April 5th instead. This works out well since it is right after the kids get back from Spring break. So - they granted it! I'm excited. =)

I also got the results of the very long and boring glucose test that I took on Saturday. All came back fine so I am good to go! I can still eat my donuts! THANK GOD.

I am so excited to come home this Thursday and see everyone!!...not to mention In N Out and Mexican food too of course!

7 month appointment

Everything went great at our appointment today and we even got the ultrasound I was hoping for!!! When the doctor took the pic there was something in front of his face so he had to sort of crop that out which is why it looks like something is on his nose. It was so cool to see him again and very nice to hear the doctor say that everything was still looking fantastic.

Snow

Yup - It is snowing outside right now....just flurries but still snow. Nothing is sticking to the ground but it started. BLAH!

Birthing Class

Tyler and I had our class on Saturday. The morning portion was all about going natural (totally not MY choice but highly impressed w/ those who do it). We had to watch a video that filtered through about 5 women having babies naturally at the various stages of birth. It was basically terrifying to watch and when it was over the teacher asked us what thoughts we had on it. Tyler blurts out "yeah, why would anyone WANT to do that?".....then he looks around the room and says "Didn't that scare you girls??" Then this one girl who looked very nervous throughout the video starts CRYING!! Tyler made a girl cry!!! It was hilarious although we didn't laugh about it until lunch break in the privacy of our car. Highlight of the class by far!!!

The second half of the class was all about pain management and medications which was much easier to stomach. Overall, it was a great class. It still seems pretty far off but I know it will be here before we know it.

This Wednesday we have our seven month appointment. Keep your fingers crossed for the ultrasound!!!

Glucose Test

Two weeks ago, I had to take a routine test for gestational diabetes. Turns it out came back high so I now have to go for a 3 - 4 hour test where I have to fast 12 hours before hand and then have my blood taken in hourly intervals. How I am now going to eat anything for 15 - 16 hours and not get sick is beyond me. Tyler and I have our birthing class this Saturday, so I will have to wait until next Saturday to take it.

We have our 7 month appointment this coming Wednesday. I called the office ahead of time to see if I could get an ultrasound just for fun. This is supposed to be a great time for the 3D. They said that if I expressed concern that the doctor would usually do it. They also said the schedule allowed for it. I really hope we get one! I can't wait to see how much he has grown!!