This week I feel like I am looking full term! I think she has dropped low and farther out a bit. I also have linera negra, but only slightly. I have actually had this for a few weeks but it is very faint. I have started to get more uncomfortable when I sleep, but not enough to wake me up. I just roll over. I sometimes wake up on my back, which is frowned upon for circulation reasons, but I can't help it in my sleep! Kate is as active as ever, but its more slow movement, fewer kicks and jabs. She is about 3+ pounds and 18 inches at this point. I am now down to appointments every two weeks so I am excited for the next one! My weight gain has also tapered off. I gained 25 pounds between week 15 and 28 (about). But I have stayed right around 170 for the last couple of weeks. If I could max out under 180 (35 pounds gained) that would be ideal!
I keep having the image in my head that she will come early. Not too early to be safe, but just early. maybe because I am hoping for 10 days before the due date, but I have been a little anxious about getting things ready to go. I have revised the birth plan, packed the diaper bag (2 weeks ago), planned my hospital bag contents, pre-registered at the hospital, researched pediatricians and insurance (but not quite decided), etc. I am hoping to have carpet in no later than mid March so the nursery can be put together.
The house is coming along nicely. We are still working on painted trim before we get carpet, and a few other minor things that Chase can knock out of Spring break (next week). Chase has been so busy with school this week that there is almost no time for anything else! He left the house at 7 yesterday and got home at 11:30. He left the house this morning at 7 and is going to spend the night in Ogden so he can study longer and take his physics test Friday morning. If I had to guess, I would say this has been the hardest week for him since he started in August. Lots of test and studying. He was also just asked to help coach the Bonneville girls golf team. So he will be getting volunteer and leadership hours (about 4 every week) in addition to some rest, relaxation, sunshine and free golf! I am so proud of Chase. I hope he know it. He is sacrificing a lot, we both are, but he carries a heavy load these days.
Last night when he came home late, I was half a sleep. He said, I just need some snuggles. He was so sweet to me, He expressed heartfelt gratitude for me doing my part so that he can do his. I think it is the most I have ever felt his gratitude for me. Which makes me just want to do more for him to support him and ease his burden. There is only so much I can do for him at school, but I can pack him snacks and lunches, I can have good food ready for him, laundry done, minimize his responsibilities at home, and just love him. This has been a great week for our marriage. I am learning how to love him better and he is showing so much thoughtfulness and gratitude for me, even when we only see each other for a few minutes each day. I sure love that boy, and I always will.
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