Let’s try this again…
The pregnancy counter I had found disappeared! Not sure what happened, but I liked the idea that someone or thing was counting the seconds to Elvis’ arrival along with me so I found another. Let’s see if this one sticks:
Not only are there less than 90 days to the due date, but I know we are getting close to the end of the pregnancy because I’ve hit the point where I go to the doctor every two weeks. The appointments are getting less fun, too, with blood draws, glucose tests, rhogam shots, and all variety of torture. But our sweet baby will be worth it!
Another sacrifice I’ll have to make is starting on semi-bedrest. I’m not sure how that will work with a four-year-old, but it is an effort to avoid the full bedrest I was put on during my last pregnancy which would be truly impossible. Our theory is that if I start to take it easy now, maybe I can avoid the early dilation and other signs of preterm labor that took me down before. This means limiting lifting, cleaning, and busy activities with Ruby and starting to spend some time with my feet up. It also means no more gym, which I am surprised to say I will really miss. I had kept up my strength training classes and easy cardio until this week and I think it’s helped these last seven month go so smoothly for me.
I will kick-off my relaxing this weekend with some very rare time to myself. Chad and Ruby will be leaving tomorrow to visit his family in Illinois and won’t be back until Monday! I have a catering job Saturday morning, otherwise I will make the most of my “me time” with a day at the spa and watching non-children’s television and reading my kindle and anything else I want to do. Who am I kidding? I’m sure most of the time I’ll be missing my peeps. Chad and I are rarely apart and I have never been away from Ruby for more than a night. It’s going to be really weird to be all alone! Well, as alone as a pregnant lady can be…
Last week we had the first of our warm spring weather and we decided to get out and enjoy it. I waddled down to Salt Creek Beach with Chad and Ruby for a sunset picnic. Here are Ruby and me and my belly having a great time.
