So, I have been AWFUL at blogging so far, but I think once baby Caroline gets here, our posts will be much more exciting! We started working on the nursery in mid-May (like I said, I'm behind on the updates.) When Chris got finished for the semester at ASU her basically went to work on the room and finished it, other than some decorating, in several days. He did a white beadboard and chair rail and we chose a light green paint for the walls. He also put together all of our furniture, so now I just get to do the fun stuff. I was worried Chris wouldn't want to get going on the nursery until the end of the summer, but I guess he's going through some "nesting" himself! We still have finishing touches, but I think it's looking pretty awesome. I am so lucky to have a husband who is so handy and can build almost anything- not only does it make it special, but it saves us a ton! We'll put up the finished product when we're all done.
I've been feeling okay these days. The doctor is worried about me developing preeclampsia as my blood pressure has been getting high (I historically had low BP) and I see to be retaining a lot of fluid (i.e. I'm huge and swollen!) Right now, it's nothing severe, just something we have to "watch." I was told to be put on "light duty," which is hard when I'm working rehab all summer. Basically, the doctor says I'm still ok to work if I try to take sitting breaks. When I do work, I'm supposed to be off my feet the second I get home. Dr. Langer explicitly said no cleaning, laundry,etc once I get home. . . this would normally be music to my ears, but I feel bad making Chris do everything at home. He has wonderful and so sweet when I haven't been feeling good- I am sure he will amaze me even more as a father.
Other than that, baby Caroline is looking great and healthy. She is kicking and moving a ton! I already feel so big I can't believe I have 10 weeks to go. I am just hoping she makes her appearance at the end of September . . . for some reason being pregnant through the beginning of October seems unfathomable! Really, as long as she's healthy, I will be thankful!
We went to have our 3D ultrasound and it was so fun! Baby Caroline tends to be a little quieter in the morning, so I wasn't sure how busy she would be. At first she hid behind her hands and was pretty quiet, but once we poked her a little she started moving and making tons of facial expressions, sticking her tongue out and even rubbing her face with her feet (she's pretty scrunched in there!) I have a feeling she will be a big baby. I am almost 32 weeks, but according to the ultrasound she is measuring at 34 weeks and is already 4 1/2 pounds! We'll see what the doctor says at her 36 week ultrasound!
