39 Week Check-up

Grandma and Grandpa made it into town safely. It's nice having them here; makes me feel secure in case something should happen quickly. We had our 39 week check-up today. I have been pretty under the weather with a sore throat, laryngitis, congestion and sleeplessness. Not too fun toward the end of pregnancy. At my appointment today, Renee, our midwife, ordered me to be on bet rest until either I recover from this virus or the baby comes. She wants me to have a healthy delivery and have plenty of energy to do so. Now I'm not a workaholic but I do feel I need to be at work a few more days to tie up any loose ends since I won't be coming back. Oh well, I guess. Doctor's orders and we have to do what is most healthy and safe for me and the baby. Because I've been sick I haven't gained any weight, although I am still eating like normal - a lot. When Renee was measuring my belly, she pointed out that I was actually having a contraction. I had no idea. She said that it was normal not to feel the practice contractions but you could definitely see it. My belly suctioned in around the baby so that the baby was all we could see. Check out the ever growing baby bump...

We can't wait to meet our little miracle!