Quick Update

At the doctor on Thursday we found out that baby is low, lower than he expected. This doesn't necessarily mean she is coming any sooner, but he was surprised that I wasn't in pain from her location. I don't think she's dropped too much because I can sure still feel her in my ribcage. Also, she's changed activity patterns. She used to move a lot when I would lay down. Now, when I'm hungry, she's hungry, and she kicks and throws a fit until I actually eat.

The doc also said that I had gained a lot of weight since my previous visit. I told him that was odd since I hadn't been eating much (again, hard to do with a child pressed against my stomach) and he said it was water weight and I need to stay off my feet. Now this isn't a full on restriction, just a hearty recommendation. Of course I took it to mean keep doing all the work you want to do before baby is born, but just rest more often. When Jon came home on Friday to find the garage completely cleaned and organized, he explained that I really do need to stay off my feet. (In my defense, I did sit often while cleaning the garage.)

It's difficult for someone as stubborn as I am to just sit when there are so many things I need to get done. Cleaning the garage was one of the major ones. Now I have a few small chores, and I will pace myself. Jon has also been doing many, many projects, so his weekends aren't really looking very relaxing... I feel bad, but a month from now, or maybe less than a month from now, our whole worlds will be different.... Can't wait. -Jenni