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.

Long Time No Blog

Summer always seems to keep us busy over here. Work has been crazy busy but I like it that way and it is making the last few weeks of this pregnancy go by quickly. The heat has been a bit of a pain for me this time around (I don't seem to remember myself being so hot all the time with Emily) but at least we have central air. Greg has been working non-stop, either at work or at home. Emily's new bedroom (gotta make way for baby) is coming along great. Greg ripped out the wood paneling, re-insulated, put up new vapour barrier, drywalled, painted and the carpet got put in this morning. It's looking really nice and all that is left is the ceiling, some electrical work, the baseboards and trim and some shelving in the closet. I'll post pictures of that once its all done (before and after).

And now, here are some random pictures...

Greg and his master angler catfish - 36 inches long!

Apparantly this is what happens when you are pregnant and hungry!

Are You Ready To Have A Baby?

The Mess Test:
Smear peanut butter on the sofa and curtains. Now rub your hands in the wet flower bed and rub on the walls. Place a fish stick behind the couch and leave it there all summer. Obtain a 55 gallon box of Legos (if Legos are not available, you may substitute roofing tacks or broken bottles). Have a friend spread them all over the house. Put on a blindfold. Try to walk to the bathroom or kitchen. Do not scream (this could wake a child at night).

The Grocery Store Test:
Borrow one or two small animals (goats are best) and take them with you as you shop at the grocery store. Always keep them in sight and pay for anything they eat or damage.

The Dressing Test:
Obtain one large, unhappy, live octopus. Stuff into a small net bag making sure that all arms and legs stay inside.

The Feeding Test:
Obtain a large plastic milk jug. Fill halfway with water. Suspend from the ceiling with a stout cord. Start the jug swinging. Try to insert spoonfuls of soggy cereal (such as Fruit Loops or Cheerios) into the mouth of the jug while pretending to be an airplane. Now dump the contents of the jug on the floor.

Having Fun

Last Sunday evening, Greg, Emily and I went over to Evelyn, Jonathan's and Noah's to go for a swim. The kids were so funny together and had a lot of fun in the pool. It's funny but I think that they somehow get that they are cousins and have such a blast together.

In the tub after our swim.

Blog Setup

As an FYI, I changed the comments section so that anyone (whether they are a member of blogger or not) can now post a comment if they so desire.