Dad really helps...

It is such a blessing to have my dad staying with us. He's already getting proficient on "pass out prevention" and has been helping me keep house. Also having him around has helped Jourdan relax and not worry so much about me. Plus I took a midday nap and still got up with plenty of time to spare before we left to pick up Jourdan at work. Tonight he bought groceries and made us taco salad for dinner tonight. Having Dad here is such a big help.

Tomorrow we have another baby appointment meanwhile Dad is going to stay home to wait for the plumber to stop by to fix the toilet in the guest bathroom.

Picking up Grandpa

Got the house clean enough for my Dad. I'm tracking his flight on my laptop and watching 'No Reservations' with Anthony Bourdain. I'm also ichatting with Jourdan a.k.a. he's keeping an eye on me and making sure I don't push myself too hard.

Maternity Leave Checklist

I'm just not the type not to have a project, so Saturday when I took 2 naps and didn't get around to raking the leaves or sweeping the floors, it felt weird. Jourdan reminded me, once again, that I'm supposed to be taking it easy and relaxing, but the idea of not doing a project feels so foreign to me. So last night I did our laundry and washed the baby's clothes...well half of them. There are just so many cute little clothes to wash and I know that Dad is bringing several with him when he arrives tomorrow. So I figure another load of baby laundry on Monday night will be in order.

This morning while packing my hospital bag (Mesena will be so proud of me!) I started having a few more light contractions. Perhaps Jourdan isn't the only one trying to remind me to take it easy.

Maternity Leave Begins

It's hard for me to believe but I'm actually on maternity leave now. The baby really is coming soon and it is starting to feel very very real.

At lunch, Adam, Mesena, Stephanie and Andrea took me out for lunch at Uncle Vito's and out for frozen yogurt at Yogurt Shack. A very nice way to celebrate my last day.

When I left the office it seemed so strange that I wouldn't be returning there until next year. It still feels strange and surreal.

Baby Appt.

Good news, Peanut's head is still down, his/her heartbeat is still strong and everything is going well. Today's baby appointment was pretty quick we talked mostly about what shots Peanut will get after birth and that all the tests came back negative from last week so I too am healthy. We also got a handout about when to call and advice that most babies arrive during week 39-41. Now it is time for the waiting game.

Peanut flipped!

At the hospital now for the version appointment, but Peanut has flipped on their own. Very good news for Mom. Bad news for Josie the Cat. While coaxing Peanut to get in the right spot, we promised them a new kitten.

Peanut Takes a Little Too Much After Mommy

So we had another baby appointment today, the baby is fine and well. Peanut has a healthy heartbeat and everything looks good. It's just one matter that isn't sitting pretty...Peanut is in the wrong position. Apparently just like mommy, Peanut is going to be breech. We've got an appointment for next Wednesday to turn Peanut over at labor and delivery. Hopefully, unlike me, Peanut will actually stay in position. But if not, apparently even I turned into position at the very last moment. And there are three doctors at Sutter Davis that are willing to deliver a breech baby (assuming I meet the criteria), so hopefully Peanut is due on the day one of them is in rotation.

We also scheduled our next five appointments, including one after my anticipated due date. We'll see if Peanut decides to arrive early like many of my co-workers are suggesting. I'm not so sure, I think Peanut, once again, is just like me and will stay in until the bitter end.

Good news! My dad is flying in to Sacramento on November 24th! It's such a blessing to have him staying with us while I'm on maternity leave.