Maternity Center Tour

Today George and I took the maternity tour at Northside Hospital. It puts my mind at ease now that we know where we are supposed to enter the building, where we are supposed to park, etc. I have been to the Northside Women's Center twice to see my cousin when her kids were born, but George had never been there so it was good for him to see everything. When we were going up the elevator to start the tour, a lady and her baby were being wheeled out to go home. The baby was so cute and tiny. I teared up thinking, that will be us in about 9 weeks! We also were able to see some babies in the nursery. They were all so tiny. George said, "Are they premies?" It is so easy to forget how small a newborn is when we often see our friends kids who are several months old!

My biggest question was what happens if all 42 labor and delivery rooms were full when we get there? I have heard horror stories about women laboring in hallways because there was "no room in the inn." The lady from the hospital said that they very rarely run out of rooms since building the new center, but now they had a back-up plan that was "nicer than the regular rooms." That put my mind at ease! They have also gotten rid of all semi-private rooms, so I was happy about that too.

30 week appointment

Today George and I went to the 30 week appoitnment. Wow, 30 weeks already! I can't believe it. We only have 10 weeks left (give or take a little).

According to Dr. Marcus, everything looks great. I am measuring exactly where I should be and Myers' heartbeat was at 148 beats per minute today. I am now going to the doctor every 2 weeks and then at week 36 (the week before Christmas) I will start to go once a week. They told me I am done with all of the big tests, until I have to do the Strep B test at week 35.

No matter how many times I hear it, when the Doppler picks up that little heartbeat, I am amazed. This miracle happening in my body just proves to me without a shadow of a doubt that God exists and is an amazing God!

On another note, George and I voted today after the appointment. Since there were so many reports of really long lines during early voting, I was worried about how long I would have to stand up and how many trips to the bathroom I may need to take during that time! Well, we pulled up to the high school at 10:30, and we walked out at 11:05! Yeah!

We got the furniture in yesterday and put it together last night. Here are some pictures of the nursery right now. I feel much better now that things are coming together. At least Myers now has a place to sleep! This weekend we are going to buy a mattress and possibly a pad for the changing table.

Yeah! It's beginning to look like a real nursery!

Wow, I'm in my third trimester!

Today I officially entered my third trimester. Only 12 weeks (plus probably a few days) to go!

After our Disney trip I changed the countdown on my computer from the trip to my due date. The counter says 83 days left. I know it will pass really quickly between showers, childbirth classes and the holidays. I can't believe that in about 3 months George and I will be parents!

Pictures of the nursery in the works

I still haven't found the flash drive, but I did find the cord to the camera. Hopefully I will find the flash drive soon because it has the memory card with the pictures of George and Mom painting the room.

A wall hanging I made for the room
Now we are waiting for the border, crib, and changing table (and maybe a glider if I can find one)


A good shot of the color of the room

Painting the nursery

This past weekend George and Mom painted the nursery. We painted the bottom half a moss green color and we left the top half beige. I ordered the border that matches the bedding to go at chair rail height. It should be in next week. I took pictures of the room so far, but I can't find the thing to put them on the computer. When I find it, I will post some pictures!

Next order of business is to order the furniture. We have picked out a honey pine convertible crib and changing table.

I realized that October 11th was three months until my due date. Wow, time sure is flying! One Sunday I will officially be in my third trimester.

I had my 27 week appointment on Monday. I passed my Gestational Diabetes test with flying colors, but my blood test shows that I am slightly anemic. So I have to eat lots of meat and leafy green vegetables. Other than that, my doctor says everything looks perfect.

Walt Disney World pictures

George and I with Mickey Mouse.
George and I with Pixie Dust in our hair.

The t-shirt Mom made me for the trip.