Hello everyone, sorry it's been so long between updates. Work has been insanely busy and I'm just now starting to see my desk again. A lot has happened in the last couple of wow.. weeks?
We finished our childbirthing class. (Special thanks to Julie for recommending we go.) Dave and I are both happy we went through the class. During our last session, we talked a lot about what to expect the first few days post-pardum. I'm feeling pretty good about everything at this point -- now I just have to survive these last few months!
Our biggest news is that this past weekend we decided to take a last minute trip to Salt Lake. We decided on the trip on Thursday, left Friday, and came back yesterday. For the most part, it was absolutely fabulous. We both got off early on Friday so we left right after our doc's appointment (more on that later). The roads were good on the way down and we checked into our hotel and went to Olive Garden for dinner. We slept in a king size bed and I got to sleep with 5 pillows without pushing Dave off the bed -- I know this sounds silly, but it really was exciting.
On Saturday, we went shopping downtown. They have a really nice outdoor mall and a couple indoor ones all within walking distance downtown -- and the weather was perfect for shopping, not too hot, not too cold. Dave didn't find anything he needed, but I was a master shopper. I got a dress for my upcoming shower -- this weekend woohoo!!! -- a short sleeved shirt (blue paisley, what could be better) and my month-long quest to find new sneakers has now come to an end. (Background, my other tennis shoes were way too small but since I'm not mondo athletic these days, it hasn't really become an issue so I've been looking everywhere for a good, inexpensive pair. Well, I totally lucked out because one of the department stores was having a massive sale and I found the shoes I like! They are Nikes and the tag said 39.99 so I thought GREAT! When the sales lady rang them up though, she got this shocked expression and I was like... uh, this can't be a good sign. Turns out, they were on SUPER SALE and I got them for $15!! Dave was so jealous :) Anyhow, I've been wearing them since then and my feet feel so much better.
After our shopping excur... oh! I forgot to mention, there was this huge Mormon convention going on while we were there -- that was weird. The streets were packed with men in their white shirts, ties, and black pants and women with knee-length skirts and primped hair. It was all so... clean? It was a little eerie.
So after shopping, we went back to the hotel and went swimming. It was the most wonderful experience ever. I haven't felt that normal since... what.... September? I was so weightless! It felt amazing!
We went spent the evening with Steve and Burke at Steve's parents new house. It was the biggest house I've ever been in -- seriously, they have a racquetball court IN THE HOUSE! Anyway, it was great to see Steve and Burke. Her engagement ring is perfect -- a princess-cut solitaire. It looks great on her. They did a lot of wedding discussing this weekend but don't seem to be jaded about the process just yet. Man, wedding planning is rough -- it's so much more fun to be involved in the planning process when you're not the one getting married.... although being a bride was pretty darn amazing. We got a couple of pictures which I'll try to post when I get a chance.
The ride home was ok. There was a little bit of weather and no trip through Yellowstone would be complete without a small herd of buffalo blocking the road. Nonetheless, we made it home safe and sound. The downer? I managed to catch a cold amid all the excitement. I'll have to baby myself a bit today to make sure I don't get worse for the festivities this weekend -- I'm so looking forward to Mom and Kara visiting and the shower, I really hope this cold doesn't spoil it. Nonetheless, I had quite a few practice contractions this weekend so I think I'll have to be cautious not to over-exert. ...Maybe we could have the shower in a pool... that would be great.... although cake and chlorine don't mix real well. Hm.
So that's about it -- oh, doc's visit. All is well. Weight, blood pressure, everything seems to be in order. At our appointment, baby was head down although it's been moving a lot so I'm not sure if it's still that way. Apparently it can move around quite a bit for another month or so -- around 36 weeks, once it get's head down, it (hopefully) stays that way for delivery. My next appointment is two weeks from today barring any crisis in the mean time.
Hope all is well with all of you!!
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