Blood pressure update

Today, my visit to the OB lead to the discovery that my blood pressure is too high. This is not a surprise to me because I have been feeling it increasing over the last week or so. As a result I am now on blood pressure medication to help try to lower it. I also had blood test done to check my liver and kidney function to make sure the elevated blood pressure is not the result of a problem with them.

Have I mentioned that I'm ready for this baby to come out?

In better news, my friend Marnie had her baby boy this afternoon. Welcome to the world Gabe!

35/35!

I'm a few days late on this post, but on Monday I hit 35 weeks, which means I have 35 days to go - OR LESS! (or more but let's not talk about that).

Saturday my sister threw a shower for me. Lots of really lovely things were given to us. Norm and I both feel very fortunate to have such generous friends and family. We have been very lucky.

I am starting my weekly OB visits which means we are getting closer to the end. I'm still dealing with a lot of swelling, and my blood pressure was just slightly elevated today, but so far it's nothing to be alarmed about.

I have two more weeks of work left after this week and that is something I am really looking forward to. I'm not exactly functioning at a high level these days, and I feel like I'm just killing time at this point, so it's frustrating having to get up, get ready and go in every morning. When do I get to watch soap operas and eat bon-bons?

Please don't tell me to "get my sleep now"

I find this so annoying. It's not like you can bank sleep. Not to mention the 3rd trimester is not known for allowing you to sleep comfortably or deeply. Why do people say that? I get it, when
the baby comes you don't sleep, but sleeping now isn't going to help even it if were possible.
Ignore me, I'm grouchy today because I didn't sleep well last night.

Ready, Set....

No go yet, but soon!

We're still in preparation mode. We had our first of two baby classes on Saturday. Three hours talking about pre-labour, early labour, active labour and what all of those things mean. Only a little bit of crotch ripping mentioned but that was mostly by me. Next week's class will consist of a solid hour of breast feeding talk, plus more on baby care. Hold on to your hat Norm!

Then last night we had our hospital tour. Let's just say that was interesting. The combination of the other couples on the tour and the hospital itself made me feel less ready rather than more. At least Norm and I didn't get into this by having a one night stand which is the distinct feeling I got from at least one of those other couples.

There is still more to do, but I am sidelined lately by swollen feet, toes, ankles, knees and fingers, so once I'm home from work my nights are spent in the recliner asking Norm to hand me my Tums. I'm so sexy right now. The poor guy can barley keep his hands off of me.

It's A Sad Day

When you realize one of your necklaces no longer fits.

For fuck sakes.

Back to the grind

Today is the last day of our vacation. It's been fun filled and busy and we are exhausted! I'm very sad that I have to go back to work, but knowing that I only have 6 weeks of work left (and two of them are four day weeks) means there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

I'm running out of outfits to wear that look half decent, I'm running out of energy and in terms of work I am running out of patients. I'm hoping the next six weeks fly by without incident.

Today, I am going to spend as much time as possible with my feet up.