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Wow, we can’t believe we are already 30 weeks along in this process.  It is the official 10 week count down.  What I am having the hardest time grasping is that BK could arrive really at any day now for the next 12 weeks; the arrival window is so wide!

Our 6 weeks of birth classes started this week.  What we took away from the first class was just how long the labor process is; close to 48 hours if you take the higher end of the spectrum for each stage….

BK has moved from more quick kicking movements to longer pushing movements as his space is getting limited.  We can definitely feel hard spots in my belly where his body parts are at.

I am still feeling great, but have started to wake more times throughout the night.  At this stage you are supposed to gain a pound a week, but with Robin Eggs candy also out at this time of year, which I love when I am pregnant or not, we shall see what the reality is   My ankles have also started swelling so we are finding out if there is anything I can do to slow that down.  I have found BK’s pushes more distracting during the day.  It is fascinating to be able to sit back and just watch my belly move around, it keeps me entertained on my bus rides to and from work when I am not napping

We have been hard at work getting ready for BK.  We purchased our last furniture piece, a used glider.   We have washed all of the clothes and put them away in the dresser and bins based on size.  I hear brands fit very differently so I will have to ask my mother expert friends for help to regroup his clothes since we simply went by the size on the tag.  Rob also did a fantastic job installing a closet organizer.  We have been able to get most things condensed from two bedrooms into just BKs room now.  

We continue to be overwhelemed and grateful for all of the used baby items our friends have given us, BK is one lucky little guy!

Rob and I enjoyed a final sunny getaway before BK arrives in June.  We spent 5 days in San Diego at a fabulous bed and breakfast.  Our days consisted of sleeping in, long walks, yummy meals and a few tourist attractions.  We went to a couple of breweries (Stone and Pizza Port), toured the USS Midway, walked many of the beaches, and visited the San Diego zoo.  It was a fantastic trip and left us both feeling very energized.

While relaxing one night Rob was able to capture one of the more distinct kicks of BK:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G06NYsqyNY

Belly Bump Self Portrait at Ocean Beach, CA

San Diego Zoo

This week Rob and I took our first baby class, Baby 101 at Evergreen Hospital.  It covered everything from what a newborn could look like, to bathing, feeding, diapers and carrier options. 

I also had my 4th doctor appointment which included the dreaded glucose test.  I am happy to report that I passed the glucose test and don’t have gestational diabetes.  My belly is measuring on track at 29cms which is very close to the average of a cm a week (28).  My iron levels were slightly low so I am now on an iron supplement.

BK is still very active and has a strong heartbeat.  The “firsts” for this week were feeling him have hiccups and actually being able to feel both sides of a limb as he was pressing out against my stomach.  According to the baby websites he is almost 2.5 pounds and ~15″ long from head to heel.  The doctor said at the next appointment, in late April, BK will be big enough that she will be able to feel which end is his head vs. bottom.  We are excited to figure out what are arm vs. leg movements that we are feeling.

We can’t believe it–the third trimester is already here!  I am still feeling great, but do find I am less agile.  This was very apparent when finishing up the panels on the airplane from the annual inspection this weekend.  The screws I have put in 5 times before were out of reach this time around.  Rob was a super trooper and took on the extra work, as usual.

I have also become the heavy weight of the house passing Rob up on the scale.  I knew the day would happen and it would happen fairly early in the pregnancy so I am happy to make it 2/3rds of the way before the day came.  Apparenetly a few months ago one of the feet on the toliet seat broke off, but I never noticed until Rob was out of town.  I thought my weight had broken the seat, which was very humbling.  Let’s just say I felt much better hearing it had been like that for months, but we also installed a new one this weekend.

I am still feeling great at this point of the pregnancy.  BK’s movements seem to have moved internally vs. against the outside of my belly which has been a bit distracting at work, especially in meetings  

This weekend I took a sewing class which sparked my creative side and inspired me to work on my baby craft projects.  I couldn’t decide between a blanket that would go with a safari room or a super soft blanket so I decided to make both.  In addition, I like when they use blocks in maternity photos so I made some  in case we decide to do maternity pictures.