34 Weeks

I thought that 34 weeks would come as a relief since I would be able to come off of the medication but it has not. It is a relief to be off the meds since I don't like taking a lot of medication and there is not clear evidence about that drug and the health of the baby. But, the contractions have picked up the in evening and here and there throughout the day. So, it looks like back to laying low. Jason went back to work today and we are in agreement about needing to take it easy at least until the dr's appt on Thursday and probably until week 35. I will be reassured a bit if in spite of the contractions my cervix has not changed.

Baby now should be about 5 lbs. Most of his body parts are developed and he is packing on the fat and pounds for his upcoming arrival. He continues to be a mover and as is typical likes the evening hours for doing it. If he were born now, he would most likely end up in the NICU for a little while but the prognosis is good that he would develop without major issues later on.

We have a birth plan written (revised from Joshua) and a calling list. Still need to put that darned bag today for the hospital. That task has been on the list for weeks now...maybe if I don't do it, baby will wait to come! :-)