Baby Update

I went to the doctor again today for yet another appointment. She tells me that I am now considered full term and that labour can happen at anytime (although I still have four weeks until my actual due date) so we'll see when this baby actually decides to make an appearance.

The heartbeat was at 150 and he/she is head down and in the right position which was what I was most concerned with. I have to have IV antibiotics again this time due to being Group B strep positive but that's not a big deal. I'm also measuring right on target for 36 weeks so I'm holding out hope for a nice 8 to 9 pounder (I will find out which one of you thinks this baby will be 10 pounds - hehe).

I see Dr. Taylor every week from now on and I have appointments booked through the beginning of October (although I really hope that I don't need them).

The Past Few Weeks

During the past few weeks, we have spent a bit of time vacationing and relaxing. We headed out to Granite Lake with my extended family one weekend and spent some time at Lake Winnipeg with Greg's family the following weekend.

Here are some pictures from the last few weeks.

At Granite Lake

On the boat at Granite Lake
With cousin Aidan

Reading our books

Me at 34 weeks

Swimming in Lake Winnipeg

"Napping" with Mommy

Playing ring around the rosie with Grandpa Jake
Loving the shopping cart in Gimli

Good Friends

I just finished having lunch with a friend that I have had since childhood. I was once again reminded of the gift of such friendships. We don't have to see each other often or even speak on a regular basis but there is a comfort and familiarity that comes with a relationship that has spanned a quarter of a century or so (not that we are old by any means). There is no need to be on guard and you can simply be yourself which can be a hard thing to come by these days.

I am grateful for such friendships in my life - there is a sense of security that comes with those types of relationships. - and in my ever changing and evolving life, its nice to be able to lean on some pillars now and again.