Appointment with Karen today...

We had another appointment with Karen today. It was weird when she said that the next time she sees us could be at our house, I still have moments where I forget how close we really are. On one hand I am so glad I didn't deliver weeks ago when I was having some contractions, that now I am feeling like "bring it on, I'm ready and so glad we made it full term." And on the other hand I am still loving being pregnant, although I am more uncomfortable this time around, I still feel good. I am not sure how ready I am to go through labor (mentally), I don't feel like I have prepared like I did with Kylie, and I am very worried about how much life will change once the baby is here. Then I find myself acting like I have weeks to go, and that there is no way this baby will come before sometime in June. But that is one of the fun and exciting parts of this adventure, only this little baby knows its birthday :o)

Our appointment went really well, my vitals are great, baby is great, still measuring only 34cm, but I never measured more then that with Kylie and she was obviously growing well and big when she was born, so Karen is not at all concerned. Kylie is getting really good at listening to the babies heart beat with the Doppler, she smiles so big when she holds it to my belly and hears the heart beat. She also enjoys pretending to measure my tummy, she is so sweet. I keep thinking I should make her a little "midwife" kit, she has a Dr. kit, but I think she would enjoy having a measuring tape and pretend Doppler.

I have had a few more contractions tonight, it's probably because we finally got the house feeling put back together. My parents came over today and helped me rearrange and clean. The house is looking and feeling so much better. The play room is coming together, Kylie loves is and wanted to spend most of the day up there. There are still a few things that need to be done, but as of right now things are feeling better then they have for a couple weeks.

Going to bed, hoping to get some good sleep, last night Kylie slept in her own bed without waking up until 6am (at that time she came and nursed and slept until 7:30), it was a minor miracle. I am not counting on the same thing tonight but it would be awesome to get another good night of sleep before I stop sleeping again for the next two years :o) 

Good night- Natalie