All About Roo - Part Three

Time both crawls and flies, doesn't it? The month of October has just flown by for me, yet at the same time I'm really starting to wrestle with patience while awaiting Baby Roo's arrival.

I'm now 35 weeks along and should things progress as predicted (which they never do), we just might see this little one in about three weeks. I'm not really sure whether to expect her before, on, or after Thanksgiving. Should she arrive on the same timeline as her big sister we'll be celebrating Thanksgiving in the Birthing Inn. :-) Good times.

Of course, she could be late. Something in my gut laughs at that possibility, but nevertheless I guess I shouldn't dismiss it. :-) To make sure it doesn't happen, though, I've taken the liberty of inviting a houseful of people over for the holiday. We had planning a huge feast for Easter when Morenna decided to come, so I figured a fully-planned feast (including a pre-ordered Turkey) and lots of guests would all but guarantee Baby Roo doesn't come late... but, um, right when predicted.

Anyway, my little sweetie certainly did well surviving through all the traveling and flights we just completed. Oddly enough my BH contractions all but ceased throughout the entire three-week trip... only to return within days of getting back. I'm not complaining, though.

I did have quite a bit of heartburn develop throughout the month, but that all changed last week when she suddenly dropped on me. I thought subsequent pregnancies meant no lightening until labor starts, but apparently I'm an exception (we all know there are no hard and fast rules in pregnancy anyway, right?).

I have been SO much more comfortable this past week, despite my many trips to the restroom. :-) No more heartburn - hurray! - and my breathing has returned to normal human levels. I'm thankful. Very thankful.

Momma at 33 weeks