The Big H

I knew it was going to come and I was fully expecting it: hemmorhoids. Luckily, they're not too bad. I've heard of worse cases so, let's knock on wood, shall we?

Work was a bit hectic this week so I'm really looking forward to the weekend. I've become very exhausted these days. All I want to do is go home after work and sleep, but I try to stay up until at least 10. The girls I grew up with are throwing me a baby shower tomorrow. Moms & daughters, which I'm really looking forward to because it's like these moms were my 2nd moms. Carpooling, vacations, we all grew up together. I'll make sure to bring my camera. (James and I are really bad about taking pictures, but I'm making a vow to be good, especially once Lily is here.) After the shower, I'll be returning back to Brooklyn, as James and I will be babysitting Luca...overnight. This should be good. James will be hanging out with Luca by himself from 2:30 onward. I secretly hope Luca makes a nice big poo for him.

Sunday we're taking a trip to Ikea for some baby furniture. Oh, forgot to mention that James will start painting Lily's room this afternoon and tomorrow. A pale yellow. Sunday, we'll be moving our stuff into the "TV room" as we get the nursery ready (as long as Ikea has the furniture we're looking for). This will definitely make everything seem a bit more real.

Everything went well at my doctor's appointment. He wants me to monitor my blood pressure morning and night as towards the end of pregnancy, it is normal for blood pressure to rise slightly. And, it has, just a little bit. I've also scheduled a nonstress test next Thursday, which monitors the baby's heartbeat. This is routine procedure for a high-risk pregnancy.

Well, I suppose I should get back to work.