Two pictures from today:

Dr. K was in rare form today. The whole office was, really - apparently someone sent Dr. K a recording of a song that he HAD to play for the nurses - repeatedly, as I think the time we heard it was not the first. Anyway, he comes bounding out and we could hear him in the hall talking about the song “with lyrics about vaginal PH levels.” Josh and I cracked up. Then, Dr. K played the song, which was staticky, but it indeed talked about vaginal PH levels. My nurse then comes in giggling and says, “No protein in your urine!”

“Yay! That’s good news!” I said excitedly (I was worried last time). She laughed.

“I knew you’d say that!” she giggled.

Anyway, the visit went well. We talked a little about my blood sugar (fine, keep with the Metformin, and get that A1C done - I forgot to do it repeatedly this week because I suck) and my blood pressure, which was slightly high (148/72). He was unconcerned about the baby’s current size and position. He said that 37 weeks is full term, but if labor starts anytime after 34 weeks we wouldn’t stop it.

Um.

That’s only two fucking weeks from now.

I have a LOT to do before maternity leave kicks in at work.

We talked about induction if I make it to 40 weeks without sprogging, and also the possibility of induction given the diabetes, any upward movement on the blood pressure, etc. I told him that my back was starting to hurt, notably the pelvic joints. He pointed to a place on my back and asked if it was there, and when I confirmed, he said it was … a bone/muscle group I can’t remember now, but it was my body getting ready for delivery.

I go back in two weeks, at 34 weeks, and have an internal exam so he can see if he can feel the baby’s head. I will also get tested for Group B herpes (?).

We’re headed down the pike and holy crap is the time speeding along. I feel like I’ve been pregnant forever and also I just got knocked up yesterday. Holy holy shit.

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Baby is feeling huge in my belly now. If I slouch, he definitely lets me know to sit up straighter. I love feeling his head bop against me and when I lay my hand on my belly, I can feel him make larger sweeping movements and that is surreal and exciting at the same time.

Back is achy from time to time (Dr. K ordered Josh to massage my back), I get fatigued pretty easily (Josh is now cooking all meals, bless his heart). I haven’t started nesting yet, unless you count making lists of last minute things to buy “nesting”.