34 Week Appointment

Today I had my 34 week appointment and pleased to report that everything looks great! My blood pressure is still good...110/78....and the weight gain appears to be tapering off. I actually lost a pound in the last 2 weeks and have a feeling that I will hover between the weight that I am now and maybe 5 pounds more. And since the doctor did not say anything about the pound loss, I am assuming that he was not concerned. One more 2 week appointment and then I will be going every week. The weeks sure are going fast and she will be here before we know it. I guess maybe in a few weeks we can start taking bets as to when she will make her grand entrance. Mom has always said right around my 30th birthday, July 12th, and Mike does not think I will make it to the 23rd either. Today I made plans for a girls movie date on July 18th, which probably means that something will happen for me to not be there. I guess only time will tell....

Riley was also in heaven at the doctor's. Last time he offered to let her squeeze the gel onto the little doppler machine but she did not want to. This morning she asked if it would be the same man and if he would maybe let her try again. Well I knew it would be the same "man" and he offered her the same opportunity. Today she jumped at it and got to squeeze on the gel, turn the machine on, and help him to find the heartbeat, which they got on the first try! You should've seen the smile on her face!! Then he told her she had to clean up her mess, meaning my belly, which got her a little confused, but that moment of her helping was so priceless:) It also makes me feel good to know that the doctor included her as well. Have I mentioned before how excited she is getting for her baby sister to be here? Well she IS! Lately she cuddles on my belly while watching tv, talks to her, and kisses her all the time. These moments also bring such a smile to my face. Hope they bond this well when baby is here.