So last week was 30...

And a lot of things happened so I didn't make time to post like I should have but here's the catch up version:
On Monday I loafed... for most of the day and then I went shopping for an outfit for a BIG meeting for work and a winter coat. I know, I know. Winter is almost over (except for in Indiana) and I am just now getting a coat that fits. I guess that's because in my mind my other pre-pregnancy coats would fit through all this cold weather. Well, baby hasn't missed a meal yet so she's making sure that a maternity coat is needed. Needless to say I wasn't able to find a coat last Monday while shopping though because it IS the end of winter. And the gray outfit I got turned out real nice!
The rest of the week was quite fun. On Tuesday evening my friend Lora came over and we finished the painting part of the nursery. This time I was much more productive and actually did a nice chunk of it. It looks so nice! I can't wait to post pics for all of you to see.
Wednesday I flew to D.C. for the meeting and had a great time with the information gathering and mingling. It was a very productive meeting for me to attend.
The best part of the week though was Thursday morning! I got up early to meet with my manager at the indoor pool like usual for coffee (yes, coffee... although I had cranberry juice) and to discuss meeting notes. So that was another good meeting I had last week. Then in my long sleeve shirt, pre-pregnancy running shorts, ashy legs, and black crocs he coerced me into "checking out the buffet" in the hotel restaurant. Little did I know that Lora and some of the other girls from work planned a surprise baby shower for me! How neat it was.
Now this was no small feat, since these ladies flew in from all around the country with gifts, tableware, and even decorations. I wasn't even scheduled to be at the meeting until 5 days before. Such a nice surprise... and I'm not easy to surprise. More than shock, I was overwhelmed that these ladies thought that much of me to even have a party for the baby. I held my guns and did my best not to cry and enjoyed the laughs, breakfast, gifts, and pictures... which I'll post later.
The rest of the week went well except for the cold I picked up from not wearing a coat... since I dind't have one that would zip close. oops! Live and learn. I know. But the baby is doing well and still eating so I better find a coat that fits soon!
I had a bunch of calls for my birthday last week too and even got my favorite cake to top off the week. Chocolate on Chocolate. What a great ending!

29 Weeks and Counting...

Well we're getting to the point where it is hard to call all my friends to keep them up on the progress of "the bun in the oven," so I thought it would be a good idea to start posting here for everyone to see at their leisure.

I am officially at 29 weeks today and in the final stretch!
While most women that I know who have been pregnant tend to be excited about the 3rd trimester, I am slightly long-faced. I have enjoyed my last 28 weeks with child. Even with all the travel for work and the reduced selection of my shoe options, I am having a wonderful time being pregnant. I have embraced that my body is not mine for these 40 weeks but more of a haven for one of God's beautiful miracles that will be introduced to us sometime in the later part of March.

My blood test from my last appointment was just fine except that I am anemic. The Dr. prescribed an iron supplement that has worked out pretty good for me. Now I am not falling asleep mid-sentence anymore. Although the latest edition of the Pregnancy Weekly newsletter stated, I need to learn the art of power napping at this stage... perfect timing! Had I gotten that email sooner I would not have complained about being tired all the time.

As far as pregnancy symptoms, the most notable I have experienced this week is ankle swelling, the numbness in my left pointer finger which has recently been joined by a "catch" in my upper left arm, and the desire to have very icy water.

I have another appointment in a couple days. Hopefully everything still checks out well.