I had my 34 week appointment this week, all is well. Pat's heart rate was 154 and it was the first appointment my doctor felt my stomach to see where he was. She thought he was head down, but of course that could change still. He is definitely an active little guy. I didn't gain any weight from my last appointment at 32 weeks (which I don't know how it is possible because my belly has definitely grown in the last two weeks). However, according to the scale, I gained five pounds between my 30 and 32 week appointments, putting my total weight gain to date at 23 pounds. My next appointment is at 36 weeks and then I will have weekly appointments until Pat's born. We can't wait until he arrives. I'm so curious about what he looks like. I can't wait to meet him. My prediction is that he'll look just like Andrew, which isn't a bad thing. Andrew was a very cute kid and is a very handsome man, if I do say so myself. We both think Pat will arrive after his April 9 due date. My guess is April 12th, he predicts the 15th, but it's all the same to us.
I continue to fell really good, which is nice since this week I started to work five days a week at adidas. My doctor was a little surprised when she asked about work and I said I was now working full time. She asked if my employer knew I was pregnant. I'm happy to work, but that definitely leaves less time to accomplish all of the to do's before the baby is born.
This past weekend I traveled to frigid Omaha, Nebraska to spend three fun filled days with two of my very close friends, Hannah & Cara. The three of us, along with our friend Megan who unfortunately, couldn't make it, have been very good friends since elementary school and have stayed close friends over the years. Cara is also pregnant and a step-mom to a 15 year-old. Cara's due just three short weeks after me and Hannah is an amazing mother to three beautiful little girls. Needless to say, there was a lot of talk of pregnancy, childbirth, parenting, and husbands. It was a really great weekend. I definitely wish I lived closer to these lovely ladies, we always have so much fun. I'm very fortunate to have them in my life.
While there, Hannah, who not only is an amazing mother of three also happens to be a very talented photographer, took some photos of Cara and I, a somewhat of a maternity photo shoot.
For those really interested, here is a short video collage of all the keepers from the day...
Wow, I'm 32 weeks and I feel 32 weeks pregnant. I had an appointment on Valentine's Day and all is well. The baby's heart beat was 145 and the doctor is happy that he is very active. I can't believe Pat is due in just 8 short weeks. He'll be here before we know it.
Andrew and I made it to the Oregon coast the weekend before last. We had a nice day at Cannon Beach walking along the shore and taking in the sites. We then drove south along the shore, did a short hike and ate lunch at a sleepy seaside town called Mazatlan, which I don't think has anything in common with Mazatlan, Mexico. It is only about 1.25 hours from where we live. It's nice that the beach is so close, even though it may not be warm enough for a swim. We hope to return again this summer with Pat.
