36 weeks

We had our 36 week check up this morning. Here's the run down...

AP is as happy as a lark. Bouncing around, sitting on nerves, trying to poke holes in my belly button. The next karate kid couldn't be happier.

My BP was fine.

The swelling is expected. I tried really hard to make it sound super abnormal that my foot was the width of my calf muscle last night but she said that was totally normal and expected with this heat and being pregnant. fantastic.

She was completely amazed that I haven't had any more issues with the kidney stone. I had to give the credit to my ever so prayerful grandmother and God because I'm quite certain they are solely responsible for the fact that my pain meds haven't been touched. Dr. Brantley wanted to know how to get on my grandmother's prayer list and I assured her she was covered as long as she was taking care of me and her first great-grand baby!

I asked if we could look at a calender and schedule a date and she basically laughed in my face. But she did schedule me for an ultra sound next week to see how big this "little" girl is and said we'd go from there.

I haven't dilated but I have thinned out. It's nothing to get real excited about. It just means that my body is making preparations for the baby. You know, that baby that's all nice and comfortable where she is and the only movement she's willing to make at this point is to see how far she can push my belly out before it explodes open.

I know this is a whiny, terrible blog about the most amazing experience of my entire life but I'm ready. It's game time. Let's get this show on the road. There is a finish line in sight and I am ready to cross it. I do feel terrible to sound so miserable and whiny but if you've had a baby then you feel my pain and if you haven't you will get it eventually. I love this baby. I have loved every waking moment of this pregnancy, well maybe minus a few, and I can't ever imagine not experiencing this amazing miracle of God during my life time and I'm thankful for the opportunity but goodness I am ready.