Embracing Forgetfulness

Monday night I had my 34 week check up and all is well. I weighed in at 167 lbs which means I gained 1 pound from my last visit 2 weeks ago. That is ok, considering I had gained 4 pounds for that one (on 11/2/2009). My bp was 110/70 and I measured 33 cm, which is close enough to 34 weeks. This was the first time I did not measure exactly on target for my due date but as my doctor said, I cannot be perfect every time. I heard Nathan's heart rate and the cool thing this time was that it sped up and slowed down while we heard it. The doctor said that is a good sign because when it speeds up that means he is responding to stimuli. How cool is that! He knew something was going on!! The doctor also felt my tummy on the outside and said he is about 80% sure Nathan is head down. He will know emphatically the positioning in 2 weeks when I have an internal. My doctor will also be Nathan's pediatrician so I confirmed that up as well. I think it is so cool how in our family practice, the doctors serve all "cradle to the grave" purposes.

I've noticed lately that my memory is shot. It's extremely difficult for me to handle because I have always had a good memory whether it be in personal matters or in the workplace. I had heard that pregnancy can make women forgetful and fortunately, I haven't experienced that in the previous 8 months. Now, I am making lists constantly and asking Dan questions over and over. He's being a good boy though because he knows I can't help it. He knows it's out of character for me. If only I could just remember that I am forgetful...

Nathan now has a place to rest his little head when we bring him home thanks to the gracious gift of the van Welzen family. My sister helped me find a co-sleeper which I will keep next to the bed on my side for a while. It's kind of like a bassinet but is shaped rectangular and has a shelf on the bottom for diapers and other essentials. You can check it out on the Babies 'R Us or Target website under co-sleeper and it's made by a company called Arm's Reach. Now the crib purchase can be put on hold for a while.

Yesterday Dan and I were talking about that moment in the hospital when Nathan is born and we see his face for the first time. It just choked me up to think about seeing his precious little face. Dan will see him first. I guess because it's getting so close now that I think a lot about what he will look like. Oh, those first little moments are so precious and you never get them back.

My next appointment is November 30th where, as I said before, I will have my internal exam and strep B test. The reason for the strep B test is that 1 in 5 people carry that bacteria and if a pregnant woman has it, then during labor the mother is given penicillin to help prevent the passage of the bacteria to the baby.

Have a great Turkey Day!
Kisses,
Toni