30/31 week appointment

Another quick prenatal appointment - I'm doing these every 2 weeks now. My blood pressure is good at 117/63, belly is measuring at 33 cm and baby's heartbeat was146. My weight is ok, according to my ANP - yay!

We talked a little about some of my concerns, which include the breathlessness and hip/back pain. Apparently it's all normal and I am supposed to take it easy since my level of activity can't possibly be up to where it was pre-pregnancy. It's just a frustrating to take the dog for a brisk walk and then have hip pain all night. Have had a little heartburn, which is gross! Having never experienced it before I was surprised to find out what it really was. Otherwise, things are progressing nicely.

My girlfriends are throwing me a baby shower next Sunday (December 18th) which is very sweet. Risha will be back in town and can help me transport the gifts back to our house. It's been a while since I've seen everyone so it will be great to hang out.

Baby bump - 31 weeks

I have another prenatal appointment this morning at 10 am. I'm at 31 weeks today but technically this is my 30 week visit. My hips and back are still achy but I'm trying to keep up with yoga and my elliptical workouts regardless.

 This past weekend we saw hurricane force winds blow through Southcentral Alaska (up to 118 mph on the Hillside!) Was probably 60-70 mph at our house? I'm not totally sure but as far as I know we didn't lose anything. Sure was scary though. AND the weather warmed up to close to 50 degrees - in December! Most of the snow melted off the streets, although it was very icy before that. So much for a winter wonderland. I hope it snows a lot before Christmas.

I'm working on a proposal to give to my boss and the CEO, detailing the work schedule options I'd like for them to consider after the baby is born:

• 4-day work week – off on Monday or Friday
• Reduce schedule – work part-time in morning or afternoon for certain number of hours
• Work from home 1-2 days per week 

The 4-day week is my first preference - I don't want a full-time schedule after the peanut arrives - but we'll see what they say. I would love to stay home everyday but that sort of makes me nervous. I've never not worked or had my own money, and having 2 incomes is very nice!