35 week visit to the OB

I went to the OB today and Dr. Ehmer checked me an said that I was 1 centimeter dilated but Tristan's head was still floating and not engaged. My blood pressure was normal and I am very thankful for that as my first pregnancy in the entire third trimester had elevated BP Levels. Unfortunately, they found a high level of protein. They took some blood and sen me home with a 24 hour urine kit. I was told to return to the office on Friday to drop off the sample and draw more blood. After a little research it could be that I have a UTI, Preclampsea, or that I just need to drink more water. Please pray that all goes well!

34 Weeks

I am getting close and in the home stretch so they say but I don't think I'll believe it until I'm checking in the hospital to give birth.  I am so ready and really getting big!  No, I'm not as active as I need to be and I am absolutely NOT going to the gym!  I have huge plans for what I'm going to do after the baby is born.  I plan to lose this much weight and plan to take this class at the gym and walk this many miles.  I at least have goals but I am not very motivated to accomplish these goals at this current time to be honest as the contractions are coming on pretty painfully.

As for my eating, I have done great!  I only have gained about 10 pounds so far and have eaten pretty healthy thanks to cooking a good deal at home.  Not that I don't have cravings.  In the early stages of pregnancy I couldn't get enough of calamata olives, especially in a nice fresh Greek salad.  Last month I would dream of eating cupcakes,  I only gave into that craving twice.  I made a trip to the famous sprinkles and I ate the best tasting cupcake I have eaten.  The second time I made cupcakes at home and made my own icing which I didn't like so I guess that is a good thing because I only had one and I no longer wanted cupcakes anymore.  My new craving is strawberries and boy I can't get enough of them.  They are sweet and full of water and I just feel nourished when I have them.  So at this point... Bring on the strawberries!

Austin

This weekend we went to Austin to visit my best friend Emily and the family. We have actually been planning on coming down for a year but something always caused one of us to cancel at the last minute. Jamie couldn't wait to see William (as they are only 3 months apart).  We spent a lot of time relaxing and just catching up.  On Saturday we met our friends Jackie and Kaylse at Kirby Lane for breakfast.  It was yummy and great seeing the girls other than the long wait to eat.  On Sunday we went down to Ski Shores (an old greasy spoon 1/4 mile from Emily's)  for lunch and fed the birds.  Emily is such a great friend and we always pick up right where we left off!  Thanks for such a great weekend!