36 weeks!

That was yesterday, so technically we are past that mark. I had two doctor's appointments this week. On Tuesday I saw my specialist for the final ultrasound. Vivian is a big girl! She is tipping the scales at 6 lbs 3 oz already and everything looked great. Dr. even called me a normal pregnant person. The birth discussion with my OB was yesterday. We discussed all the exciting possible delivery scenarios as expected. I left feeling reassured, 3 cm dilated, and 50% effaced. Anyone want to take a guess on the birth date??? It might keep me a bit more occupied during this final countdown to keep track of the guesses.

Now I just need to get to work on the birth plan. Full term coming up next Wednesday!

There was a trip to L&D last week due to some higher BP readings at the grocery store. They kept me an hour and all was fine. Normal BP and no protein in my urine. My BP's were nice and low at both doctor's appointments this week.

I have started getting some meals together for after the birth. OK, so I made one 5+ lb turkey meatloaf that is frozen into three meals. But I have plans for more! Hopefully a very large pan of lasagna will get made this weekend. Any other ideas for easily frozen meals? The mom's group I am a member of is also going to help out with five meals after Vivian arrives. It's really awesome to be part of a group that is so willing to help out other families.

I am in the process of helping to plan a Promise Walk for Preeclampsia for 2011 in Denver. I have made an amazing number of connections to area PE survivors and we have big plans. It will be the first walk in Colorado, so definitely a learning process. We are in the process of finding a location and sponsors. If anyone around here has any advice for me or would like to walk with us, please let me know!

Bernie is up at the lake today getting one last fishing trip in. He tells me he caught 6 or so. If anyone wants them, I will secretly give them to you so they don't take up space in my freezer. I'm sure pheasant will be coming down when Big Bernie comes. Yuck. Seriously, I will leave our door unlocked if anyone wants to come and steal it.

Just kidding Bernie. I can't wait to try some pheasant stew, or pheasant fajitas, or maybe a little breaded and fried pheasant.

Cute things Bennett has done recently:

He's finally blowing bubbles in the bath water. We have been showing him this at the pool for some time, including during swim lessons. He loves to blow the bubbles first and then drink as much of the bath water as possible.

He smells "stinky socks." He'll pick up socks, give them a little sniff, and pretend that they smell bad.

He says "mmmm" when he sees us eating something. He usually doesn't want any, but instead enthusiastically agrees that it must be good.

He refuses the park sometimes. I'm not sure if this is cute, but it is totally Bennett. There have been two instances in the past two weeks where we pull up and he simply refuses to go. I guess we are asserting our right to make decisions!

Sorry if this post is scattered...that's basically how my mind is working right now.