Waiting...and waiting...

For Baby Estrada...we are trying to be patient but it's hard. But it's a full moon Monday night. We'll see what happens.
I went to the doctor Friday, Sept. 12th and she put me on modified bed rest because of my blood pressure (been having problems with it for a few weeks). Plus my feet and hands swell up like hot dogs every day. I haven't been diagnosed yet with pre-eclampsia but they are just being cautious. So I officially can't go to work anymore, and no more long shopping trips at the mall(darn!). So I am now relegated to surfing the net, catching up on football and maybe taking up knitting.

I have been having some contractions though, which is good - just not strong enough yet. So we'll keep you all posted!!

Countdown to Baby Estrada

13 days and counting...! The baby-to-be is doing well, his/her heart rate is good, I measured 38 inches today (at 38 weeks). And I only gained a 1/2 lb. since my last appointment (the dr. said that's good since it;s all baby weight now). The baby kicks and movements are fun to watch and uncomfortable at the same time. And I am getting Braxton Hicks contractions every once in a while each day. Youchers!

We had a doctor appointment today with Dr. Fox - she's the coolest M.D., Art laughed today because she actually said that newborn binkies were "the bomb", and that she had tons of them at home for her own newborn. I hope she can deliver the baby - I really like her a lot. And I had my run of doctor's while she was out on her maternity leave.

We are so ready for this baby! Not only am I physically ready (I can't lie, I am tired of being pregnant...) but we have so much baby stuff now it's not even funny. We just need this bambino to come!