Busy Little Bees

So yesterday was a busy busy day.  And busy in a good way.  And it ended on such a relaxing note, that I was too tired to post this blog.  Just wanted to share some updates of what is going on.  We had our 30 week doctor's appointment, and all was well with the baby.  He's growing nicely, and his heartbeat was 140.  An ultrasound showed that he is definitely making himself at home, taking up way more space in my belly.  Our doctor gave me permission (um, thank you since I already booked it) to fly to Chicago next week.  In fact, he will be flying and returning to and from Chicago the same days as me for a seminar that he's teaching so he told me he'd be there if I needed anything.  He advised me to drink plenty of water for the flight, and not to take my shoes off because I might not be able to get them back on.  Good to know.  He also gave us some recommendations for pediatricians so it was a very productive appointment.  The growth of the baby as compared to where I am in the pregnancy is showing that he could *possibly* be born a bit earlier than we had thought.  They still didn't change my due date, but I had always sort of felt like he had been cooking in there a little longer, so if we are early, it will not be a surprise.  He measured about 3 lbs 2 oz, and with a growth rate of about 1/2 pound per week, that would give us about a 9 lb baby--if he stays in there the whole time.  Bottom line is: these are all just numbers and predictions, and only time will tell what is in store for our little one's arrival.

After work, we took a tour of one of the hospitals that could be our baby's birthplace.  We have to choose between 2 so we're taking a look at each one and will make a decision where we feel most comfortable.

Phil, Kayleigh, and I were quite impressed with the Banner Gateway location.  The tour guide Marlene was so helpful and sweet, and she showed us all the places that we would see from checking in, to triage, to labor rooms, to recovery rooms, to courtyards, gardens, and a Japanese soaking tub.  After that, I indulged myself and enjoyed a 1 hour pre-natal massage.  It was heaven.



Japanese soaking tub--I could see myself in there. :)

After Easter weekend, we continued to work on the baby's room, and it's coming along!  As a gift to us, our awesome friend Ron took several hours out of his day to paint.  And what a marvelous job he did!  Kayleigh helped me put together the glider. 

It's looking like a nursery...

                                    Reading a story to her baby brother. :) 

And Mama got a new pair of glasses (I've had my old pair since I lived with my Mom!)  I was thinking that I needed something more durable in case little hands with strong grips get a hold of them.  Not to mention those midnight feedings and tired days ahead where putting contacts in just seems like a hassle. 

The rest of this month looks to be just as busy.  We have our Arizona baby shower on Sunday, and then I fly out to see my family and friends for a visit and another baby shower back home again in Indiana.  I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone and letting them feel the little kicks that I've been enjoying for weeks.