36 Weeks!

Well, looks like we have about four weeks left before this little one makes his debut! My current goal is to make it at least nine more school days (February 26th) and then reassess to see how I am feeling. So far, so good...well, according to me! If you ask my coworkers I apparently look like death by 2pm. We had a staff meeting this afternoon and five separate conversations started with "You poor thing!" and continued with ditties like "You're just ready to pop, aren't you?" "How are you possibly still pregnant?!" "When was that baby due?" Gee, thanks ladies!

Meanwhile, here are some quick facts from our 36 week check up.

• BP was 100 over 64
• Gained one pound since my 34 week appointment
• Carter is definitely head down so no ultrasound was needed =(
  
• His heart rate was 142 bpm
• We are measuring a week behind now, so it looks like his growth spurts have slowed down a bit! He is approximately 5.5 pounds and 18 inches long.
• His tiny baby heinie has taken up residence near my rib cage and he loves to stretch and push on my right side as hard as he can! Every once and a while I get a swift jab to the rib cage that knocks my breath away!
  
• My feet have started to swell by the afternoon and now I have sausage legs. Lovely.
  

What else is going on in our world?

• Went to lunch with blog buddy Krissy and baby Bignon! I always joke that this is a small world, but it is so true! Krissy went to college with my sister and we know a few people in common. She is due a few days after me and I know our boys will be best buds! Looking forward to our future walking group and hanging out a lot more!
• My stroller arrived today and I got it all set up. I also practiced steering it all around the house and am so glad we went with the frame stroller. It is so lightweight and easy to maneuver and I can fold it and lift it with one hand!
• I am having girl's night in dinner with neighbor friend Robyn and baby Grace tomorrow since her husband is out of town and we haven't gotten to see each other in a while.
• Meeting with my long term sub to discuss plans and classroom procedures in the morning! Yikes! I know she is competent, but I am still nervous to leave my little ones for so long!
• Labor and Delivery class on Thursday-- still have to do my homework!