37 weeks

Well, getting close to the end and it looks like I've eaten a basketball! Could I get any larger? Not sure. Getting pretty uncomfortable now and would really like this baby out of me, but I certainly value my sleep and sanity and know I'm going to lose both when the baby comes. It's a no win, no win situation... just kidding (or am I?).

Baby's probably going to be big, although the doctor hasn't said as much. I'm measuring slightly on the large size (38" at 37 weeks), but still in the normal range. My guess is a 9 lb baby boy.

Blood pressure's good, baby's heart rate is steady and good (still between 130-140 beats), lots of movement...and still all the fun stuff- swollen ankles, G. diabetes that I'm finding harder to control this time, and lots of peeing all night long.

Baby is due to be born by C-section on Thursday, May 20th at 12:30PM. We'll see...

I'm off work now. Friday, April 30 was my last day at the Surrey Nature Centre. I will continue to teach up until the day I have the baby. Afterwards, Lorraine Graf is coming in to teach for me for a couple weeks while I recover.

I'm enjoying being at home. I will try to get the baby's room ready (although it's mostly done), and some meals prepared. And I really hope to spend some quality time with Kelsey.

Me and baby at 36 1/2 weeks (Saturday, May 1)