33 Weeks.. Almost 34

Well, tomorrow I will be 34 weeks along.. Time is just breezing by.

We went to the doctor and they said they don't think I have preeclampsia. They just want me to keep an eye on my blood pressure. If it gets to be 140/90, I should go to the hospital. It was 135/70 at the doctor's office yesterday morning and 135/83 at work last night. So I am right on the border line. And I am to watch for blurred or spotted vision, headaches or right sided pain. I am pretty determined to not have this, as they put you on bedrest. With only 6 weeks left, I figure I can make it this last little stretch. At least another two weeks. I've said for the longest time I wanted to make it to 34 weeks and now that I have (tomorrow) I want to make it to 36.

I don't want Mattie to have to struggle through the first part of her life. Yes, she won't remember but I want what's best for her. I'm ready to meet her, but I am really enjoying being pregnant. Well, when I'm not at work. It's hard with my big fat swollen feet and the back pain and Braxton Hicks to enjoy work, but when I am home and taking it easy life is great. :) As you can see in the belly picture, I am starting to get a linea nigra (the little dark line in the center of the belly). Kelly says that means I'm getting close.. Once it reaches the top and the belly button pops then baby is ready, just like a turkey! And the belly button is almost completely flat now.. It's so weird..

We got a new keyboard and mouse. Kelly had been playing on the computer and accidently dropped the old keyboard and the next day when I went to use it, the whole middle row didn't work. So of course we had to go buy a new one THAT day. :) And the new one is awesome. It is so quiet and it is all contured for your hands or whatever they say. And the mouse is super neat too.. yes, I love the little things.. But the computer is my number one way to keep in touch with everyone.

So, we are still on weekly visits to the doctor since they want to keep an eye on my blood pressure. And we talked about inducing this last visit. They said they won't let me go a week over my due date. So at the latest Mattie will be here by my birthday. My due date to them is between the 17 and the 20th. But I am thinking, if I'm not in labor by the 20th, why not just wait till my birthday it is close enough that it will always be grouped with my birthday and our anniversary.. But I am still hoping that she will come early so that it isn't just another overlooked day. Our anniversary is already always overlooked because of my birthday so if the baby comes on the same day what else will be forgotten.. Definetely not the baby's birthday.

Anyway, if I haven't already asked you, please email me your addresses and birthdays as Kelly and I finally got a address book. I think I am nesting because I think this is like the most important thing right now.. got to get organized.. Plus, if I have your address you will get a beautiful birth announcement of our little one..