34-Week Appointment

Just got finished with the 34-week appointment. Once again, got a good report card, other than my renewed build-up of fluid that's started again. It's a bit entertaining in a way, as I can make fun little indentations in my legs that stay long after I remove my hand. I like to think of them as my temporary tattoos! The doctor I saw today also gave me another suggestion for my leg cramps at night, so I'll give that a try as well, and hope it results in a good night's sleep. Even if not, I think I've now read close to 10 books in the last month or so, so all is not lost. I'm getting caught up on all those books I've been wanting to read but haven't found the time.

My next appointment, in two weeks, will be the last of the two-week appointments, and then I'll move to every week. We're really getting close now. And I've officially been grounded as of today, so no more travels for me until after Little Man is here.

Oh, and my doctor asked me today if I'd packed a bag already, to which I replied, "That's on my to do list for this week." He very matter-of-factly said I'd better get going on that. He further added, "You really need to get that done and if you need a little incentive, then just think about what the alternative would be if you don't have your bag packed and you go into labor?" I have to admit he stumped me, as I couldn't figure out what the alternative was. I gave him the "I have no idea look", to which he replied, "Your husband would have to pack your bag and we both know you don't want him doing that!" That gave me a good chuckle. No offense Ger, but I think you'd agree running around the house looking for my nursing bra and my favorite pair of slipper socks when it's "Go time" is not going to be high on your priority list! So, I think I'll get this done this week, maybe tonight?