Baby Rhyan Update!
As i sit here and write (finally), I’m distracted by my belly that is morphing into all different shapes… from one side to the other. I see a pointy little part of my precious baby girl poke out around my right ribs (part of her foot) and feel the rolling that you can now see so clearly from across the room. And i wonder… How much bigger am i gonna get?? Apparently, alot. 
I’ve had 2 checkups since my last post. The 31 week checkup showed that Rhyan was enjoying a growth spurt and I was measuring 34 centimeters. Oh my. Today, at 33 weeks 5 days, the belly measures 36 centimeters. So shes still growing away! Dr Pohl said she’s about 5 lbs now.
We have our first shower on Sunday and its the one from the church… it will probably be the biggest one . And I’m excited! I’ve felt for so long like I was at such a standstill. I dont want to buy stuff cause I’m about to get a whole bunch of stuff. The crib is up, the dresser/changing table is in the room, one curtain is hung (I am getting the 2 others from a shower) and the bedding is in the crib… waiting on a mattress. But what else can I do (besides get a rocker/glider… i’ve been looking)?
I have been so humbled and felt so loved this week as three of my patients brought gifts for the baby… one lady even gave us a $50 gift card to kroger! SWEET!
Last tidbit… i was at the hinman dental convention Thursday and Friday and so many people commented on how "low" she is and how it looks like she’s already dropped. What? I dont understand this. She’s been low since day one. Which, i think, my lungs appreciate. Dr pohl did mention today that since I’m asthmatic, he’d like to enduce me at 39 weeks. Fine by me!!!
Oh, and i went for a mani/pedi/eyebrow wax today and feel much better. My feet may be fat as can be and no shoes may fit, but the toes are cute and painted. That always makes a girl feel good. ON a side note, though, the massage of the feet by a zealous asian woman does not feel as good when they’re this swollen. In fact, it hurts a little. But totally worth it. Stay tuned for pics from showers…
