doctor appointment

Nothing exciting to report here. I went to the doctor today. I am still 2 cm dilated and between 80-90% effaced. We are still a go for next Thursday, so unless something changes between now and then, October 2nd will be Reese's birthday. I have three days left at school and then I'm "on vacation" until December 1st.

I have another doctor's appointment next Tuesday...

September belly and fat feet

September belly

Fat ankles. If you look closely you can see the creases. Notice I got a pedicure this weekend. Helen, my nail person, felt like my feet needed a little attention. I had to agree. My toenails hadn't been painted in a while because I can no longer reach them. I can't go into labor with ugly toes! I did convince Lofton to shave the bottoms of my legs this weekend. He wasn't very excited about it, but sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do:) He draws the line at painting toenails. Also, this new camera is amazing.

no news

Nothing new to report. Just tired and uncomfortable. I have a doctor's appointment on Thursday so maybe he'll have some news then.

me time

Happy Labor Day! I have been waiting for this day to come for many, many weeks. A day where I could be by myself. Don't get me wrong, I really love my husband. I love spending time with him and we haven't had very much of that lately with our work schedules, BUT I also really love to be by myself.

I don't ever get me time.

While I am blessed to have a wonderful class this year, I am surrounded all day by children and adults asking questions and needing me to do things "right now." When I come home from work, I cook dinner and attempt to rest before it all starts over again.

I have been desperately needing a day to myself. I sent Lofton to Lagrange in my car for a golf tournament so unless an emergency presents itself I am not leaving this house. (* I could drive his car if i absolutely needed to, but it doesn't have air conditioning and I'm spoiled.)

So, what am I doing today?

Task one is to complete my lesson plans. My type-A personality needs everything to be ready when I take my maternity leave.

Task two is to play with my new camera. Lofton and I went electronics shopping on Friday night. I wanted a new camera to document Reese, Lofton wanted a new TV for football season. We both won. I got a Cannon powershot SD 790 and Lofton got a 32 inch flat screen.

Task three is to pack what I can in my hospital bag. I typed Lofton a list "just on case", but I should probably not rely on him to remember to follow my instructions.

Task four is to reflect on what a long and blessed 35 weeks pregnancy I have had. Now that school is back in session the days fly by and before I can blink the week is gone. Reese will be here before we know it. I am so excited and ready for him to be here with us. Our family of four is going to make a perfect family of five. I'm ready to hold him, rock him, and feed him. I'm ready to be a mom. More than that though, I'm ready to see Lofton be a dad. He is going to be amazing.

So, Happy Labor day! I hope you are spending it exactly as you want.

Doctor today

I went to the doctor today for my 34 week appointment. Everything went well. I had a few questions for Dr. Alverson today- mainly because I have developed a strange eye twitch in my left eye. I googled eye twitch and pregnancy to see if they were related but the results were mixed. Dr. Alverson said it was probably stress related, but if i wanted him to get me an appointment with an opthamologist to let him know. He also suggested I wear a patch over it. Ha, Ha! I'm not a pirate.

I had concerns about the increased amount pressure I have been feeling also. I have been VERY uncomfortable the past few days. Also, totally normal said the doctor. It could also be because I'm measuring 35 1/2 weeks, not 33 weeks 6 days. Don't panic, I already did that! If Baby Reese were to appear early he would be fine. And just because I'm measuring ahead of schedule doesn't mean that I'm going to deliver ahead of schedule. It's just a possibility. Lofton feels very certain (and has for manymany months) that I will be having Reese at the end of September. Time will soon tell!

Baby Reese's heart rate was around 140 today and Dr. Alverson said he weighs about 4 1/2 pounds. Don't ask me how he knows that- he says it's a doctor thing!

spacing

The perfectionist in me is really having a hard time with the format of my posts, but I cannot find away to control the spacing of the type. The blog has acquired a mind of it's own. I'm sorry if it bothers anyone else.

Baby Shower

My first baby shower was wonderful this weekend. Thanks Amanda, Ashley, and Autumn! The weather was a disaster but all of you sweet family and friends braved the elements and came to celebrate without power. Lofton and I are so blessed to be surrounded by such great friends and family.

Presents by candlelight

Yummy food made by Autumn!

Sweet Aunt Linda and Ma-Rene (who made her first trip to Auburn just for Reese!)

Opening presents

fantastic hostesses

Amazing friends who drove a really long way just for Reese. I can't wait for him to meet you. I can however wait for you to have children. The best moment of the whole shower was when Brittany thought the Bobby pillow was a neck pillow for flying. I could not love you girls anymore than I do. You are going to make wonderful aunts.

And because there is no rest for the weary husband when you are almost nine months pregnant, sweet Lofton put all of the baby things together on Sunday. The stroller, car seat, pack and play, and swing are all ready and waiting (hopefully for six more weeks) for baby Reese. I just wanted to practice using them yesterday. I'm kind of like a boy scout- always need to be prepared.