My last week of work

Well, Friday, Feb. 26 was my last day of work before I went on my maternity leave and it was quite a bittersweet week. One minute I was so excited to be done soon, and the next minute I was sad to be leaving such wonderful kids and an even more wonderful staff. The week flew by with me trying to tie up loose ends and start clearing out my desk.

On Friday, my teaching partner, Jill, had told the kids to wear green and white in my honour (representing the Riders!) and many of them came bearing gifts. Then, at the end of the day the kids presented me with a card and a song and Jill passed out delicious home-made cupcakes. I had written each student a card and before they left, they each gave me a hug. It was a lot more emotional than I thought! Even though some days they drove me looney, I will really miss them.

Then after school, the staff gathered in the staffroom and said goodbye, which was hard, too. At least living so close to the school, I know I will be back to visit with the baby fairly regularly.

It still hasn't hit me that I am done work. I am sitting here on a Sunday night knowing that I don't have to go to work tomorrow, but it just feels like it is a long weekend or a holiday. Maybe it's because we still have so much to do and a list that is a mile long. Not to mention the report cards that I have to finish up!

We are in the process of finishing up the nursery and I will post pictures as soon as it is done. Nothing like cutting it close!

Only 3 weeks left...

Week 33 Ultrasound and Pre-natal Classes

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Last week we had our regular monthly check-up, plus our last set of ultrasound pictures. Baby was 33 weeks and weighed 4 lbs, 10 oz. The head is down (whew!) and everything looks great! I guess the only issue we had was that I nearly fainted on the ultrasound table! I nearly suffocated myself with my big belly! Laying flat is just not an option for me anymore!

We also spent the weekend completing a pre-natal course. We found it very informative and answered any questions we had about labor, delivery, breastfeeding and the first few hours and weeks after giving birth. We even had a chance to practice our breathing! We definitely feel ready now and extremely excited about meeting baby!

Only 6 more weeks...

Pregnancy Update

Well, with only 7 weeks to go, things are definitely feeling different, both physically and mentally. I am finally starting to notice little changes that tell me I am over 8 months pregnant - my back is getting more sore, a little bit of swelling in my ankles, more indigestion, trouble sleeping, more frequent bathroom breaks, etc. I do have to say I have been pretty lucky, though, and still feel great overall. I am still able to go to the gym 5 times a week, which I think helps immensely, as does working only half time now.

Shawn and I have finally got it together and have started making some of the big purchases - crib, dresser, stroller, car seat, etc. We still have to "build" the nursery, and that will happen the weekend of Feb. 20, with help from Shawn's parents. I know it's cutting it pretty close, so hopefully this baby doesn't make an early appearance! I think once the nursery is done, I will feel ready to go!

Other than that, we are enjoying the final 2 months. I have really come to love my belly and I think I will miss it, along with feeling the baby move, which happens constantly now! Shawn and I are trying to squeeze in as much "couple time" as we can, doing activities which we know will not happen easily once Baby D arrives. We can't wait!