35 weeks

Hello 35 weeks, you would think that not so much could change in only a matter of a week but they definitely can. I need to start getting use to this because I'm sure any parent can attest to that having little ones can be a not only a week by week change but daily or even hourly changes. When I went into see my Dr. last Friday for my regular check up. Overall it went very well, however she did surprise me and shake things up a bit by letting me know that she would like me out on maternity leave by the end of the month. There is no medical emergency why she would like to take me out, but she just feels that it would be best for my continued health as well as prepping for baby Isaac's arrival. It is not like a have a stressful job and I am already down to 30hrs per week, but I am listening to whatever the Dr. says. I guess you could say that the news is somewhat bittersweet. Bittersweet in that I was planning to work up until a week before my estimated due date, but I am flexible and maybe if this little guy comes earlier than expected this will work out for me. I have really been trying not to stress about all that needs to get done..even saying 'stress' is taking it a bit far. I am just the type of person that likes to be prepared and have everything ready ahead of time. That is why I feel that taking off a bit earlier than I had planned would be just what I need.

On Saturday my Sister's and Mom hosted a baby shower for me! It was awesome, it was a wonderful time to relax and enjoy the company of my family and friends. A shower sounds like a corny word, but it is really how you feel. You feel completely showered with love, just unpacking all the gifts and setting stuff up Eddie and I counted our many many blessings on how much support and love we have received from our family and friends. I do have to admit getting all of Isaac stuff ready is fun! At times it has proved to make me pretty tired but overall I have been having lot and lots of fun preparing for our little guy.

More baby Isaac news, they say that it is hard to really be sure or know..but I 95% sure that my little guy has "dropped". When the Dr. measured me she mentioned that I was measuring a little small, but that could mean that he is tilted in there or that he had begun to drop. Well, a couple of days after that when looking at my big ol' belly it looked a bit lower. There is definitely a lighter feeling in my belly and my heartburn had subsided. And according to my Baby Center info those are two key factors. This doesn't have me thinking that he is coming right away or anything, there was also the added disclaimer that babies can drop weeks before they are due.

Things to look forward to this week: Another Dr's appointment on Monday, possibly my last week of work before maternity leave, more reading on labor and breastfeeding.