week 34

Best Moment: Week 34 was a goodie. Not only did I have my first (fabulous!) baby shower, but I also turned the big 3-0. Raise the roof. Or not. I mean, turning 30 whilst pregnant is much like what I suspect Mormons feel like turning 21. Pretty damn uneventful. But it's all good, next year we shall celebrate in style. This year, it was all baby. As with every year, I took my bday off and was able to squeeze a lot in and have a great day! It started with a doc appt. My mom came up and she was able to meet my doctor, finally (and thankfully, Dr. Emanuel passed the Vea Steppan test). Baby is doing good. Measuring at about 36 cm, which Dr. E assured me doesn't mean the baby will be huge or born early...so it's all good. She did a lot of pushing around trying to determine where little bees head was and subsequently listened to the heart beat. All that jostling around sure got baby moving and h/s clocked a 174 bpm! That's pretty much a sprint. After the appointment, we grabbed a great lunch by the lake, then headed downtown so  I could get my hair did. My bff then surprised both my mom and I with pedis on Queen Anne. She continues to live up to her "Sneaks" nickname! The pedi was glorious and then it was off to dinner with a few friends and Denny and Vea. 30 didn't seem so bad!
Then came Saturday. Oh glorious, wonderful Saturday! My good friends Tiffany, Lora and Dana threw me the most beautiful baby shower that I still cannot get over. Down to every little detail, these ladies thought of everything and I couldn't have felt more special. Pics to come (how in the world do you download FB pics to a mac??!!? Grrr). Little bee and I are so incredibly lucky.
Finally, to round out the week, Tuesday night we had our final birthing class! I think we're ready for baby now- ha...
Symptoms: These days mama is feeling pr.e.g.na.nt. I mean, big time. I imagine heat has something to do with it, but good Lord. It's cruel and unusual. And makes me appreciate those crazy menopausal women even more. Aside from that, my hips are a little sore, my lower back is feeling it and sleep is an interesting concept. All things you'd expect from a woman in her 34th week. My favorite "symptom" though is feeling this little ninja rock and roll. Granted sometimes the amount of movement makes me nervous. "Why are you so anxious? Settle down, you've go nowhere to be just yet." But it's so surreal to see my belly move in waves, as our little bee tries h/h best attempt to get comfy. Sorry babe, this is all the room mama has to offer.
What I miss: Enjoying the wonderful hot weather. Now? Loathe. Why does it have to be so gd hot out? someone turn on the air!
What I'm looking forward to: Earlier today I was really excited about meeting the babe. Imagining holding h/h in my arms and being consumed with love. At this current moment, I'm feeling nervous and anxious. We're down to the wire hear and it's all becoming so real. we need to get everything prepared, car seat in the car, crib built, buy more diapers, have my other shower, etc, etc.
Milestones: Baby's now the size of a butternut squash! Baby can recognize and react to simple songs...time to start practicing your lullabies! In fact, baby will recognize frequently sung tunes after birth and probably find them soothing. Less cute news: She now urinates about one pint per day. Get the diapers ready!