Sunday, June 29, 2008

33 Weeks Today

I bought stuff yesterday. Diapers, diaper rash cream, breast pads, nipple cream, the works. It felt weird to do it. It felt simultaneously uncomfortable and exhilarating buying these things for my baby; like WOW is this really happening? And soon?

While I was perusing the baby aisle a lady stopped me and said, "So, not long now, eh? [Don't laugh at the "eh", I'm Canadian!] Are you excited? Babies are such a miracle." She went on about how she misses having babies (she was an older lady) and how she loved being pregnant. I told her that I was excited and thrilled beyond words. As she walked away, she looked at me and said, "I truly wish you all the very best of luck." It was a nice exchange. I thanked her for her kind words.

I'm still feeling a bit of anxiety about tomorrow's ultrasound. I don't know why, really. I guess these appointments just make me nervous in general. It will be good to see just exactly how big she is and if she is head-up or head-down. I honestly can't tell what position she is in. I feel movement high up under my ribs and low, like around my belly button. D is coming with me to the ultrasound and I'm thankful for that. I like to think he's our lucky charm.

I'll post with an update tomorrow after the ultrasound. Please keep a good thought for us for tomorrow at 2pm PST. Heartfelt thanks, everyone.

And as a show of gratitude for these well-wishes, I leave you with this lovely self-shot image, which no doubt will haunt your nightmares for at least a week:
Note that my once abyss-deep belly button is now completely flat and has indeed grown a smaller belly button inside. I think it's just mere days away from transforming into a true blue outie. (Side note: I wonder if it will make a popping sound when that happens?)

8 comments:

Kristen said...

Good luck at the ultrasound! I can imagine how exciting it was to buy all of the baby stuff, too!

Martin said...

I just do not know how your hubby restrains himself from drawing a face on that!

AwkwardMoments said...

LOVE the picture!! that is fantastic

Good luck tomorrow

RBandRC said...

Good luck tomorrow! I'll be thinking of and praying for you! :)

Michelle Dunn said...

Oh man...

Reading your post got me thinking of all the preparation I went through each of kids. It's a wonderful feeling isn't it?! :)

Believe it or not, you'll miss these times...something about the fact that it's about to happen soon is just an amazing feeling!

Wishing you the best!

Free Help Trying To Concieve From a Mother Who's Been There :)

Mama Bunny said...

Hope your U/S goes well - I have one tomorrow, too, to check on Bunny and see if she's still growing faster than expected!

Arian said...

Good luck tomorrow. I'll be thinking of you. I love your pic but I agree. Hubby should give your tummy a face!

christina(apronstrings) said...

love the belly! you know, i had thought that if i ever got to this point in a pregnancy, u/s wouldn't worry me so. but they do. and i can feel her moving! i guess it never ends, eh? : )