more swimming

I went for a swim again today, and finally I was able to convince Angie to go with me! We went to the large main pool and swam some laps, floated, and enjoyed being weightless and pregnant. She reminded me that term is actually 37-40 weeks, so I will be three weeks from term tomorrow. No pictures, but my belly was sticking up like a surfacing whale when I was floating on my back.

hic

Baby was hiccuping again tonight!

swimming

Aaah. . . . I went for a swim after work, and it was very relaxing. I had the pool to myself, which was surprising, since it's 85 and sunny and I thought for sure there would be kids in the pool. But there were not. It is nice getting home before dark and going to work when it's light out. Much more reasonable (and better for general sanity) than usual inpatient medicine, which involves getting in to work by at least 7am, sometimes 6 or earlier depending on the patient load.

33 weeks

7 weeks to go! Over the past week, I have been having trouble staying asleep and staying comfortable in bed. However, I don't have to deal with being too hot any more- we turned on the AC. You can see me here with the snap-n-go stroller. Thanks Jen!

accumulating stuff

We are slowly accumulating baby stuff. I realize that the kid stuff will only multiply over time. I have been storing the baby stuff in the crib, but we're going to need to find some place to put it. I have been holding off putting clothes in the dresser as it still has a strong furniture finish smell. Today I had an OB appointment. I'm on the every two week schedule now. Everything is going well. My OB said the solution to my being uncomfortable at night is delivery. I am just having normal third trimester pregnancy experiences. I must have eaten ten Tums last night. I have worn the maternity support belt for the last two days. It does help support my belly while I'm walking- walking is much more comfortable. It bunches up a little when I sit down.

maternity belt

My maternity support belt arrived in the mail today. It's a heavy duty apparatus! It's like one of those mover's belts in the back, but with a low, softer piece in the front to support the belly. It all wraps together with velcro. I tried it on, and it's comfortable for standing, but not for sitting. I'll try wearing it tomorrow and see how that goes.

32 weeks