4 More Weeks! (I'm not counting at all!)

Well, I've been really bad at updating (obviously) lately!! I just really haven't had much time but I told myself I would update tonight. Even it was just a very formal update.

We've finished the nursery..it's really cute. We've added a changing table and a white shelf with baskets from IKEA. We're still waiting on the crib...I've chosen a very popular style and it has been out of stock...but I will be patient.

Drew is still measuring 3 weeks ahead so that's good news that he hasn't stopped growing but a week ago yesterday he measured 5 lbs. 9 Oz. Of course I was feeling "bad" that he was so big and I was a little worried but then Jill told me that one of her twins was measuring 5 lbs. 8 Oz. and she is only 1 week ahead of me and she's not diabetic!! I feel bad no longer!!

I go into the hospital 2 times a week for NST's (non-stress-tests) and AFI's (Amniotic Fluid Index). Yesterday my fluid measured a little low...it's around 7 Oz. and should be up around 10. The doctor wasn't worried, but the nurse said if it gets worse they may put me on bed rest. I've been drinking a lot more fluid today, so hopefully it will be better. Not that that is the cause, but I figured it couldn't hurt.

We've scheduled the Amniocentesis (scary..BIG needle going into my belly) for April 15th so we'll see. I'm hoping I will be induced that week, which is Spring Break and then I for sure won't have to go back to work. I've just got to make it to Spring Break!!!

And finally...we've been taking a Prenatal Birthing class. It's been really, really informative and actually kind of fun! Silas has enjoyed it as well. He got to "change" a diaper tonight for the first time ever! He did a fantastic job. He was so cute. He would start to do a step and then he would stop and talk himself and everyone else through his thinking process. He did appeal to me once...he needed reassurance but then realized I wasn't going to help him. I must say though he is more observant of the diaper changing process then I thought. I knew he could do it! He will be a great diaper changer.

There's no getting out of it now, honey!! You have proved you are quite capable. At least with a fake poopy diaper.