I went to the doctor today for our typical check up. It was a pure delight. It was like getting a Valentine from my doctor's office. First, I have only gained ONE POUND in TWO WEEKS. Secondly, my blood pressure was 108/60. That is the blood pressure of a teenager! No pre eclampsia here! And, thirdly, my blood sugar readings have been STELLAR over the past two weeks. It was like I was on the Dean's list at my OBGYN's office. I felt good, and am encouraged by the way my body is taking to pregnancy. I'm so encouraged, I let my mother take a picture of me... from the side... something I have NOT done throughout the entire pregnancy. So, here I am, accepting my award for most outstanding OB patient (of course, once I saw the picture, I hated how big I look in it.... grrrr....):
There are a few more inconveniences. First, I have to go to the doctor's office TWICE a week until the baby comes to have the Non-Stress test done. Today, Baby Boy performed like a rock star and was active and alert. Thankfully, my office is down the street from my OBGYN, so I'll take either early or late lunches and get to eat wit my feet up twice a week. This inconvenience is not slight, however. For instance, next Monday, I have an ENTIRE SECOND HALF OF MY DAY devoted to doctor's offices. At 1:45, I'll do the 20-30 minute non-stress test. At 2:30, I'll have an ultrasound to do some measuring. At 4:00, I have an appointment with my endocrinologist. HIGH MAINTENANCE...
In all actuality, I am happy to have a reason to prioritize my pregnancy. I had a very rough week last week when I attempted to set some reasonable boundaries at work and was challenged by the very same work environment which had proven so supportive early on. Now, with the medical monitoring and requirements, there is just simply a limit to how much I can get done and when. I am no longer apologizing for it... I am taking care of Baby Boy and making sure I can have that natural child birth I've been hoping for!
After the doctor's appointment, my mother drove me home. There was a large box with many pink ribbons on top. Being as big a fan of Valentine's Day as her mother was, I was excited for what my mother had put in such a beautiful, large box. As soon as I opened it up, the blue, green, and yellow tissue paper and giddy mother quickly clued me in that this gift was for Victoria the mother... not the daughter. It was AMAZING... My mother was able to make bumpers for the baby's bed, using the fabric I picked out, with only my description as a guide. I have never seen anything I love so much for a baby boy. They are PERFECT, with a level of quality that is nearly professional. I canNOT wait to set up our crib and put these bumpers to use!
The rest of the day was spent in Valentine's Day wanderings with my husband. He finally put down his work for a full day and I took one of my floating holidays so we could just spend time together. We ended up enjoying Lake Crabtree. Nathaniel was very intent on amateur bird watching. I just wanted to keep Baby Boy off my bladder long enough to keep me from feeling like I could wet myself with every step I take...
This week, my friend, Rebecca, gets induced (on Wednesday). I am wishing her the quickest, most natural labor and delivery possible! I've thought of her as "pregnant like me" since I became pregnant. Having her plunge off the precipice from pregnancy to parenthood is terrifying to watch - it means we're next.
For now, though, we're just lucky 32!
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