34 week update!!

This morning I went for my 34 week appointment with Dr. Crute. She said Luke had a great heart rate, is in the appropriate "head down" position, and is growing very well. I translated that last part to mean he'll be huge and labor isn't going to be fun for me. It seems like I'm told he's measuring a week or two ahead at every appointment. At this rate he should be here tomorrow! I do wonder if he'll come early. My guess right now is yes but only time will tell. Several of my patients have told me he's "dropped" already and the office staff has a betting pool going on when I'll actually go into labor (The general consensus is early to mid October). I sure do wish I knew. It'd be so nice to add that little detail to my planner. Oh well...

One thing that's been interesting is all of the unsolicited pregnancy advice and comments I've received, and it only seems to have increased as I'm nearing the end. I guess I must just look clueless (which is sort of true) and in need of help. Who knows, but some of its pretty funny. Most of the more interesting tidbits have come from my patients (who are all taking narcotics so maybe that explains some of it) but there have been a few random strangers in Target and Publix who have also felt the need to share their "wisdom." I've listed below a few of my faves ... I'll try and add any additional gems that I hear in my final weeks...

"Whatever you do, make sure you eat LOTS of carrots, they're key."

"You're baby has definitely dropped... yep, won't be but a few more days now" 

(Glad she was wrong! I was only 25wks!!!)

"Are you sure you're 8 months? You just look way too small. Might wanna check on that"

"Woah! Man, you've gotten big! Sure there aren't triplets in there??"

"Have you been doing squats? You've GOT to do squats!! It'll make labor a cinch!"

"Are you getting drugged? Or going natural? You should go natural. You can do it! 

It's all about the breathing and relaxing your hips."

"You know what yer havin' yet? A Boy? 

Well good luck cause mine's given me nuthin' but hell."