Yes, I still have 2.5 months left before I'm due

It's been a great week so far. We had our first childbirth class Tuesday night and I actually liked it. The teacher wasn't uptight like I had counted on. She was very laid back and didn't preach about things you shouldn't do while you're pregnant. I had assumed they'd have a teacher that lectured about not having caffeine while you're pregnant, breastfeeding is the only way, and if you don't exercise while you're pregnant, you're just horrible. I love my caffeine, I'm not breastfeeding, and I don't exercise whatsoever. So needless to say, I was relieved. We did have to watch a video showing the birthing process but it was exactly what I expected, if not less graphic. I'm prepared for excruciating pain and whatever else may come. Of course, I'm not looking forward to the negative stuff but if that means I get to meet Barrett that day (or the next), then so be it. I look forward to Ty getting to wear the pregnant belly in the next few weeks and you know pictures will be posted!

I went for my glucose test Wednesday morning and thank the Lord, I passed! The drink tasted like a Sunkist drink and was actually good. However, I did break out in a sweat for about thirty minutes after drinking it. I guess the sugar overload so early in the morning didn't set well with me. I've heard so many dreadful things about getting the sugar test done but it was no big deal. My doctor said he felt like Barrett was head down that day. His heartbeat was 145 beats per minute and everything was fine. I'll see the doctor again in 3 weeks, when I'll be 31 weeks along. After my doctor's visit, we went to Memphis to get a 4D ultrasound and it was awesome! They confirmed that Barrett was head down at the time. Of course, he can still flip and flop around in there but it's a good sign that he isn't just sticking with the breach position. The ultrasound lasted about 25 minutes and it was amazing to see how he'd grown. We got to see him smile, frown, open his eyes, and suck his thumb. I'm definitely not a mushy-type person but this is by far, the most amazing thing ever. It blows my mind how everything just knows what to do. Like the sperm met the egg and everything "just happened". I don't have to push a button to tell Barrett to grow ears, etc. Ha ha. It's just mind-boggling.

They don't do measurements at the ultrasound clinic I went to because it was just an elective visit and not medically necessary. So, who knows how he's measuring right now. I've had a lot of people ask if my due date has changed and I always have to tell them my doctor doesn't do due date changes unless there was over a 3 week difference. Barrett's measured a week ahead of his due date at my last 2 ultrasounds but the doctor said that the first one I had at 6 weeks is the most accurate. After they hit about 12 weeks, they can have growth spurts, etc. and may lead to different measurements but I should stick with the initial due date of November 29th. I try to remind myself anyways, that he'll come when he's ready. He may show up on November 20th and he may show up on December 8th...who knows, so really the due date doesn't matter anyways.

Speaking of measurements, I've had a lot of people comment on how big my belly is. I had a lady at Macy's yesterday, tell me I looked like I was about to pop. When I told her I had 2.5 months left, she acted like I'd slapped her. This led to another lady coming up and clarifying what I had said. I was then asked if it was twins. There was another pregnant girl shopping and she said she was being induced today and oddly enough, I think my stomach was larger than her's. I went to the hospital after work yesterday, to pre-register so I won't have to mess with all the paperwork when I go into labor. I asked an employee where Admissions was (where I was supposed to go) and you could tell she thought I was there to actually HAVE the baby. I had already said I was there to pre-register or "stork" and she kept asking how far I was and you could tell she wanted to have me go to Labor and Delivery. Once she accepted that I was only 28 weeks, I continued to Admissions. The worker that pre-registered me commented that based on my belly, she didn't think I'd make it to November 29th (she was only kidding). I guess it IS larger than some women's bellies at this point. However, I'm so short that Barrett has nowhere else to go, but out. I get a lot of "I'll pray for you" and "Oh bless your heart" lately. Shoot, I'm just glad it's not a sauna outside anymore.

I have my first baby shower on September 25th. I've got my second one scheduled for October 17th. Once November gets here, it's pretty much free-sailing. No plans for that month since I'm sure a lot of my time will be spent washing baby clothes and getting ready for Barrett to show up. I've got quite a few family birthdays in November, including my own, so I'll be busy enough with those that I won't have time for anything else. Right now, I'm just busy gaining weight like it's going out of style. I'm up 25 pounds from pre-pregnancy weight...oops! I had hoped since I lost weight in the beginning and didn't start gaining until 16 weeks, I wouldn't gain a lot. Oh well, normal weight gain for 28 weeks is between 17 and 24 pounds. Me and baby are both happy and healthy so I'm content. I hope everyone has a great week!