10 weeks

Every day I count the number of days I have left and stare at the calendar. I think I'm watching the pot too closely. We're excited to see Brennan but mostly I'm ready to get this over with but at full term of course, I just need time to move faster. I am really thankful that I have not had any major problems so far. Another person that we know had to have an emergency c-section for her blood pressure and her baby was only 2 pounds. I can't imagine.

At my doctors appointment this week I took the gestational diabetes test and thankfully it came out negative. One less thing to worry about I guess. My blood pressure is holding steady at a normal/high range. From now on I have to see the doctor every two weeks. I'm really hoping this time not to be hospitalized for anything.

Also, the doctor said he would not be surprised if this is another big baby as my belly is measuring on the big side. Sara was 9lbs, I guess we'll see if Brennan can top that.

Yesterday I took Sara out for a short hike. She hiked a mile by herself and had a blast. She kept saying how beautiful it was and how she loved having an adventure. She noticed every little beetle and blade of grass. It makes me sad that I won't be able to spend more time with her outdoors this summer. Usually in the summer I take her hiking several times a week. I think this was the last one for me however, as I really struggled and then had leg cramps all night. Hopefully Dan will take over and they will do some daddy/daughter hikes. It's still surreal and strange to me to think that I'll have another baby to worry about soon. Everything has been about Sara forever it seems.

One big thing I need to do before all this goes down in July is plant my garden. It will be a big relief to get it done. The poor plants are all cooped up in our kitchen right now. I'm thinking the first of June will be a good time to get them in. It better not snow after that.