36 Week Appt.

Yesterday I had my 36 week appt. My BP was good and there was no glucose or protein in my urine. Dr Aldrich also checked to see if I was dilated. I am not dilated but she did say that the baby's head is down. She also said that he is approximately 6.5 lbs. I hope he doesn't get too big! My next appt is on Monday I will keep you posted!

Last week of baby classes!

Tonight was our last night of childbirth education classes. We learned about newborn CPR and what to do if a newborn was choking. I already have taken clasess on this as part of my RN background but it is always great to have a refresher. Andy thought it was beneficial too. We also watched a video on how to soothe a baby. That was really helpful! The guy on there was like the baby whisperer so we will try his tactics when baby is fussy after we have done everything we could for the baby. After our classes we usually go get Mc Flurries however this week they didn't have any ice cream...bummer. That's alright I ate string cheese (something a little bit healthier).

I don't know if I have said this on the blog yet but I have really enjoyed being pregnant...it is amazing to think that in only a few weeks we will have a beautiful baby boy. I think the best part is feeling the baby move. It is so cute when we look at my belly and watch it move. It seems like there is always a foot or knee sticking out. Well my next appt is next Thurs so I will let you know how it goes. =)

35 week appt

Today we had our 35 week appt. Everything was great. The baby's heartbeat was 140 so he is doing really well. Next week we start weekly appts! I can't believe we are so close to having Baby G. in our arms.

This last weekend we decided to go to Omaha for my birthday. We had an awesome time. We went to Ribfest and met Hugh there. They had a whole bunch of BBQ places from all over the country and Andy tried 3 different kinds of ribs and I had a beef brisket sandwich. The food was amazing. Then we stayed in a hotel in the Old Market and we went to an italian restaurant for supper. Then the next morning we went to Amato's and this was on an episode of Diners, Drive-in, and Dives. They make their own sausage and ricotta cheese. Andy had blueberry pancakes with ricotta cheese and sausage and I had eggs, hashbrowns, toast, and sausage. We both highly recommend this place if you are in Omaha! It was fun to have a little getaway before Baby G.

Yesterday was my b-day and we had Steve and Roxanne over for Fredo's pizza and Andy got ice cream cupcakes from Cold Stone Creamery. We also highly recommend these as well. So as you can tell Baby G. has been busy and he has been fed well.

The super nice thing is I thought this was going to be a really hot summer but it has been absolutely great temperature wise. The weather is definitely tolerable for being 35 weeks pregnant.

Andy and I also like to sit and watch my belly cuz you can see little body parts moving around in it. We try to guess what we are seeing...if it is a hand or foot. He is a really active boy!

Tomorrow night is our last night of childbirth education classes and it will all about baby so we are super excited. I will let you know how it goes.

Breastfeeding Class

Yesterday I went to a breastfeeding class at St Luke's and it was very informative. They taught the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby. They also had some pumps to check out. The instructors also gave me a great idea that some insurances will pay for a breast pump and I checked mine and they will. I am super excited because I plan on breastfeeding and then when I go back to work I would like to try and pump so baby can still have breastmilk. Oh and of course after the class I got a McFlurry from Mc Donald's. Baby G likes ice cream!

I have also noticed that he is dropping. It is easier to breathe and I am not having heartburn like before but the bathroom trips are more frequent. Well I have another appt next Tuesday so I am pretty excited for that!

Andy and I are looking forward to the weekend because there isn't anything planned and this is the first weekend in 3 weekends that we don't have anything going on. I think we are planning on doing something for my birthday...we may even go somewhere and spend the night.

33 week appt.

I just had my 33 week appt. and everything was great with baby. The baby's heartbeat was 158 which is really good. My BP was great and urine was negative for glucose and protein. One of the nurses did tell me that sometimes the doctor may give you the choice to induce at week 38 and that definitely may be an option. I may have to think long and hard on that one if she offers it!

This week Andy and I went to our 2nd childbirth education class. They talked about labor and delivery and breathing techniques while in labor. We also got a tour of labor and delivery, postpartum, and NICU. When we went into postpartum area we got to see a baby..he was so cute. Our instructor unbundled him and he woke up a bit and started shivering. His feet and hands were so tiny. It made me so excited to see our litte one for the first time! After the class I was craving some ice cream so we went to Mc Donald's and got Mc Flurries. Yum!

Today Andy left for Colorado. He is meeting Kendall and Reed and going fishing, backpacking, and hiking in the mountains. He has been ready for a vacay for awhile since we weren't able to go to Mexico. We sure will miss him this weekend. Baby G. enjoys it when daddy's hand is on my belly...he likes to kick daddy's hand.

I have a bridal shower tomorrow night and a bachelorette party Saturday night so it will be a busy weekend for both of us.