34 Weeks

Today was my 34 week appointment (I'll officially be 34 weeks on Thursday.) As always... it went very well, everything is measuring right on track. Compared with two weeks ago, my midwife believes the baby is starting to drop. We also took a few minutes and went over our birth plan as well as what we'd like to happen during the hour following the birth in terms of baby care. She seemed really happy with our plan and our sense of flexibility. I get that this is more about preference and things won't happen according to the plan... but its good to know we are on the same page.

If you remember from my last appointment, I had gained six pounds in two weeks. I certainly anticipated another six or maybe ten pound weight gain. While we were in Kentucky we ate all kinds of deliciousness... Smokey Pig BBQ, ChicFilA, etc. then came home to a pretty stressful week in which I am certain I did seem stress eating. So I went in today, fully prepared for the worst. Would you believe no weight gain?

I know. I know. Stop worrying about it. My midwife today told me to just eat healthy, keep walking, and stop trying to figure it out, but I can't stop trying. So here are my theories: 1. I always have good weigh ins with Denise, so maybe she can't read Lynda's hand writing in my chart. 2. Maybe the scales are off between rooms. 3. Maybe Lynda is just out to get me so she steps on the back of the scale while I'm not looking. Of course I'm only kidding. I don't know that there is a good explanation. It seems like when I have a few days of bad eating and expect a big weight gain, I either stay the same or lose. Then weeks I think I ate well I have a big jump. Maybe I will finally listen and stop trying to figure it out. So my total weight gain is still at 17 lbs. I can't complain about that.

And I got good news last night... My parents are bringing me one of their La-Z-Boys! You have no idea how excited that made me... yes I realize how sad it is that I would get so excited about a La-Z-Boy. But I am! Thanks Mom and Dad. Oh and I did learn today that I can sleep on kind of a quarter turn where I prop up one hip just enough to shift the uterus to one side, which should take some of the pressure off of my hips.