36 weeks

I have gained 27 pounds with this pregnancy, more than with any of my children, and still someone asked me today at work if I was pregnant or not. She didn't want to offend me. I guess I'm the only one that thinks I look huge.

Everything went well again today at the doctor, and I will meet him next week at the hospital to have my stitches out. I will be full-term this weekend. I have never gone full-term with any pregnancy, and I REALLY didn't believe it was possible with this one. I am grateful, but I can't say I'm looking forward to labor. Not. But I am looking forward to seeing baby Nikolaus.

And the winner is....and other thoughts

My sis-in-law had her baby girl yesterday. Congratulations! Three of us have been pregnant at the same time, and we wondered who would be the first to deliver. I thought several times during this pregnancy that it would be me- including last Wednesday when I went into labor- again- in the middle of the night. But I'm glad that Ash won, and really her daughter beat us by a month sneaking in on the last day of Feb.

I will get my surgery stitches out March 9, and that will also be my last day in the Accounting office. I have been extremely blessed to continue working during this trying economy and pregnancy. I am so thankful to my Heavenly Father for sending this job opportunity my way at the perfect time for us- and to keep extending it until it is no longer needed. (My doctor wants me to be off bed-rest completely after the stitch is removed so that I can start to contract and dilate naturally.)

I remember having to make the decision to continue working or not and my Bishop asking what I would do since my doctors had advised me to be on complete bed-rest. At the same time, I found out that my disability benefits would not kick in for six months, I would have to pay COBRA for insurance, and that I would have to wait for an open job to come back to since we are overstaffed. So it seemed like I had a choice between a baby and a much-needed job. I prayed about it and was confused but tried to let the spirit guide my answer. Everyone else had their own opinion and I seemed to be drowning in the voices around me, but when the Bishop asked me, it all became clear. I remember telling him, I already have my answer, and that is that I have been given this job in Accounting so that I can have a healthy pregnancy and continue working to help provide for my family- and keep my lovely travel benefits and good insurance. It really has been a great blessing and I'm very thankful.

33 weeks and counting

I have now gained 20 pounds exactly. I had another ultrasound yesterday, and Nikolas again didn't want his picture taken. They took four images, but all of them looked weird to me. I couldn't see anything.

The good news is: Nikolas is doing great and I am doing pretty well, too.I have been able to be up and around a little more, and I have been enjoying that- as has my whole family.

The bad news: He is breach, and unless he moves I'll have to have a C-section. I had a nightmare that he kicked his leg out last night. If that sounds completely crazy- it did actually happen to my friend, and now I wish she'd never have told me that.

7 months

I am 7 months/almost 32weeks pregnant. I can't believe I made it this far. I have never gone nine months, so I am thinking I may only have one month to go. I still get the evil glares when I park in handicapped ( I have a temporary tag) or use a wheelchair or electric cart. I guess I still don't look pregnant. In fact, one of the women I work with that I hadn't seen in awhile thought I was just bloated! :) I still fit into my regular work uniform which says a lot about how well fitted it is normally.
Ok- so I don't get swollen ankles, and I've only gained about 10lbs- but I feel huge for me. I have so many other things to deal with being on bed-rest and high-risk that I guess I am blessed to not gain 50-70lbs like some of my friends have.