32w3d

I am officially an outtie now!! I noticed it earlier this week- it's no longer just the top ridge like before, it's now the whole thing. It is funny to see it stick out of my clothes. It is really sensitive so it's uncomfortable when I accidentally rub it against something.

Finished Childbirth class this week- so I guess officially I am ready to deliver ;-) Have decided that I will try drug-free, but most likely will cave to the pain and get an epidural. Still trying to decide if I want my mom in the room or not. It would be nice to have her there to take pics and stuff, but I'm afraid I might get mad at her if she tries to be too 'supportive'. Guess I could always kick her out if I needed to!

Having a hard time with boys names. There are a lot of girls names we like and can agree on, but not many boys names. We need to get a narrowed down list b/c it will be here before we know it and since the boys names have been so hard I'm pretty sure it will be a boy!!

Boobs aren't leaking as much now, so that's a plus! I bought a nursing bra the other day so I'm semi-prepared for nursing. Hoping to get the nursery finished up after Christmas. Just waiting to see what we get from our parents to know what all else we need. I'd like to have the nursery done in early January so I'm ready just in case I go early.

Had another appt today. HR was 138 and I weighed 162. So I gained 3.5 pounds in 2 weeks! Must have been all those Christmas cookies!!! I'm sure I'll have gained 4 more at my next appt- ugh! My OB decided that my fluid levels looked good enough that we don't need to continue to do u/s every two weeks, so today was probably my last one. I suppose that's good that he's not worried, but it was fun to peek! Today it was lying head down, so as of now it's lined up in the right position.

Water aerobics is going well. I'm enjoying it more as I get to know the women more. I don't get as much exercise as I would like, but I suppose it's safer for the baby this way.

30w2d

We started childbirth class last night. It was so funny to see Benji during the labor videos! He was totally grossed out. I have no idea how he will handle our actual birth- he may be staying up by my head! We worked on some relaxation techniques like massage and breathing. We'll see if I'm able to remember any of that stuff during birth! I thought that I wanted to try w/o any drugs, but after watching the videos I am pretty sure I will need drugs. It just looks so exhausting. All those painful contractions. I think I will try to tough it out as long as possible, but will definitely be willing to have drugs if it gets too bad!

I'm also a little afraid of the whole thing starting. Like having your water break somewhere embarrassing. Or having your water break slowly and not know if it's urine or fluid. Or having contractions start at work and just hanging out? Or do you go home? I have no idea! But I do hope that labor starts naturally opposed to being induced. I'd just rather have my body let me know when it is ready than to have a Dr get my body started.

I also started prenatal water aerobics last night. It was ok. I was actually hoping it would be a little more strenuous, but perhaps it is good to not work so hard. It meets two nights a week so I go on Tues and Thurs. I think it will be especially nice once I get bigger and more uncomfortable.

Over Thanksgiving weekend I noticed that my nipples were leaking. I had thought they might be before, but it got worse over Thanksgiving. One seems to leak when I get out of the shower and the other when pressure is applied (like if I'm laying on it). Luckily it has only really happened when I am at home b/c a wet spot at work would be very embarrassing! Benji is totally grossed out by the leaking. I keep asking how he's going to feel about BF, but he seems to think that he will be more ok with that. We'll see!

Until today I had been feeling really good. Not too tired and not too big and achey. But today I am just super tired. Don't know if it's b/c I've been so busy this week (last night I didn't get home until 9:45) or if it's b/c of baby or if I'm getting sick. Hopefully it's just due to the busy-ness.

Talked to my dept head yesterday about going part time. He is totally ok with it and was really supportive. So when I come back in May it will just be 20hrs a week. That will be nice. Hopefully we can find a good babysitter for August when Benj goes back to work.

So far I've gained 18lbs. Doesn't look like I'll be able to stay at 25 like I had hoped! If all proceeds normally I'm headed to a 30lb weight gain. Hopefully I'll be able to take it all off once he/she comes! Here's the numbers;
7/27 139.5
8/24 143
9/27 148 (HR 146)
10/25 151 (HR 139)
11/8 156
11/22 158 (HR 136)