Week 35 OB Update

It's hard to believe that we're so close to getting to meet the sprout in person! Only 34 days to go by that little counter over there. Who knows it could be even earlier...we've given sprout clearance to come out before May 17 and after May 20. :) The dead days are, of course, the days Mark will be taking his test. So, yeah, unless I change my mind, we're going to go for letting sprout determine when he comes. We kind of want that "surprise!" experience just in case we decide one little sprout is enough for us.

Today, of course, we had our next little OB update. We picked up our cord blood banking kit at this visit...now I can start filling out the big ol' application. Aside from that, everything seems to be going well with the little guy and with me (aside from the back thing which seems to be a bit better today and which will hopefully improve with tonights appointment with the world's greatest chiropractor!). We'll have our OB next appointment in two weeks and then we'll have weekly visits with the doctor until it's time for the little guy to grace us with his presence. How exciting all of this is! It became a little more real today, too, since I made my first appointment in May...it was a bit surreal! I am honestly in shock at how quickly time has passed!

After our OB appointment, we visited with one of two candidates for the esteemed and much sought after position as the sprout's pediatrician. This visit was with a doctor who was recommended to us by one of Mark's classmates....she may be a bit partial since he's her husband (hee hee...kind of like how I think Mark is the best chiropractor on the planet!), but we agree with her that he's a class act! We also met one other pediatrician who our doctor had recommended to us and he was nice as well, but we think the first pediatrician will be a better fit and so he's hired. :)

Finally, we visited the hospital's lactation center (and store) today while we were in the area....and we're glad we did! They had a great selection of breast pumps and supplies at awesome prices! We ended up getting my "wish list" breast pump which comes with a really cute bag that can be used without the pump when all is said and done. What made it really cool is despite going for the "limited edition" bag, we actually paid less than we would have paid at a retailer for the "boring" normal version of the pump. I figure I'm allowed a few "silly fashionista girl" purchases here and there, right? :)

Other than baby news, we attended my firm's after-tax season party last night. It was so much fun. I just wish we could have visited with more people. The food was absolutely wonderful, though and we had a blast. Today, then, was our after-tax season holiday, though it was terribly busy! I sure wish I had tomorrow off, too, but it is back to the office tomorrow. At least things will be really calm!