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March Appt

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Another boringly good appointment today. My blood pressure is low as usual (which the nurses always comment on). The doctor says everything is progressing as it should and doesn't seem to be worried about anything. As the previous post mentioned, I was to have my glucose test today but they rescheduled that for a little later in my pregnancy. My OB reminded me again that we should be interviewing pediatricians. She's recommended several that have small practices and even waiting lists. My goal is to make some initial phone calls by the end of next week. I've still been feeling pretty good and going to the gym 1-2 times a week. I bought a prenatal yoga DVD and tried it once, but it was a little slow and not nearly the workout from the yoga classes at the gym. It will help with stretching, etc. I guess.

Questions you might be wondering:
  • How far along am I? Today, I am 25 weeks and 4 days.
  • How much weight have you gained? I'm up 18 pounds now.
  • Belly button: In or out? I've been watching my belly button change over the last few months. It's still an innie but I can tell it's flattening out.
Coming up: I feel like March is becoming a busy baby month! I guess it's just that time to start taking care of some projects, etc.
  • This weekend: Jeff and I are heading to Ikea to purchase a crib, some curtains and a few storage needs.
  • March 17: We have our first Childbirth Prep class through the hospital where we'll be delivering. Classes will meet every week for ten weeks and cover Childbirth, Breastfeeding and Baby Care. Jeff and I are both pretty clueless about babies and are looking forward to learning lots of new things!
  • March 19: We are thankful to have several friends offer to help paint the baby's room (in between second round basketball games and pizza, that is). We are planning on a light gray paint for a contemporary look.
  • March 25th: Another OB check in and my glucose test (I've given up candy for Lent, so perhaps that will increase my odds of passing!)
I will definitely be posting pictures of progress on the baby's room so check back by the end of the month!

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