Moving along

The weeks seem to be flying by now and that is ok with me:)  We have been super busy with the holidays and activities which makes this time of year a pretty good one to be at the "end" of a pregnancy.

I have now upgraded to appointments every other week.  While that means I am nearing the end it also takes a little more of my precious time...I am seriously dreading the every week appointments that will start the end of December.  At the appointment last week we discussed more about the birth with the intended parents.  My midwife was wonderful at supporting me in what I want in regards to my privacy and comfort level.  Right now the plan is a water birth where both intended parents will be able to be in the room since everything will not be open for the world to see!  But, should I feel uncomfortable in any way (and she is prepared to be my advocate if I give her the look) then the intended father might have to leave the room...the best laid plans can always change and since I  have not been in this situation before I can't really say how it will all play out.  Through all of this, I am forever grateful that I chose to stick with the wonderful midwife that has been with me through the last two pregnancies rather then go with someone that was closer to home and more convenient for appointments.

The baby is moving a lot now and the intended parents want me to send a video of the movement that you can see from the outside of the belly, but wouldn't you know it either happens when I am in the car, my phone is not near or she stops when I get the camera on her!  I know, odd request but I am trying to give them this little connection to their baby.  I feel bad that she has not been active during our appointments so they could feel her, hopefully one of these days she will work with us!

My belly is getting bigger and in my way much more!  Wrapping presents is going to be a challenge this year...might have to move my station from the floor to a table for more comfort:)

Can't believe I only have 7.5 weeks to go (and based on my previous delivery dates it would be 5, 6 or 6.5 weeks to go!)