Last Monday at work!

Not that I'm excited or anything. In the previous post I mentioned we were getting another ultrasound done last week. I thought we'd get to see a lot of him but it was so hard to tell what we were looking at. Apparently, though, he is quite chunky! We got a nice profile of his stomach (which closely resembles mine right now) and the tech pointed out a white lining on his stomach...his fat. She told us it was twice as thick as the average. I guess whatever I'm eating (which is pretty much any food lying around) he is really enjoying! We also got to see a little of his face and his cheeks are nice and chubby! They guessed his weight, at that point, to be just over 7lbs. Doesn't sound too bad until you remember I still have three weeks to go. Being the one who is carrying him around I think their estimate is right on or slightly under. =) I have another appointment today so we'll see if anything is going on!

This past Saturday we had our annual mother-in-laws side of the family get together. It's always a fun time. One of Dan's cousins has a very nice house on a lake. The day involves really good food and fun times in the water and out on the boat. I skipped water skiing this year. We also do any showers for the year so Dan and I and his cousin and his wife both had baby showers. We got some really nice stuff! Baby Thorpe should be very happy with his loot. I did go out for a boat ride and I told Dan's cousin that if the boat ride managed to induce labor we'd name the baby after him. So far nothing has happened. =)

We have a weekly meeting at work every Monday morning and at this mornings meeting I got presented with a big basket of baby gifts from the department. I was really surprised. We got some good stuff! It was really nice of them to do that. I mentioned in the last post that I was afraid I wouldn't have anything to do at work but they've definitely been keeping me busy. Actually, I have a lot of projects scheduled and everyone wants me to finish as much as I can before I leave. It should be a fast week at work.

No pics today. I'm hoping the next pics will be of the baby. =)

36 weeks

Had a doctor's appointment yesterday and everything looks good. I'm going to have an ultrasound next week because the doctor thinks he may be getting big. It will be interesting to see how he looks now. I bet quite a bit different than he did at 20 weeks!

People ask me if I'm getting excited. I can't say I'm feeling any excitement. More like anxiousness and lack of patience. I'm ready for him to arrive. I'm uncomfortable most of the time and frankly, I'm tired of being pregnant. It will be nice to finally meet this baby that keeps doing gymnastics inside of me.

Dan and I have our all day birthing class on Saturday. Hopefully I won't get overwhelmed by it.

I have 11.5 days of work left. Not that I'm counting. I'm already feeling the affect of it as projects start dropping off my schedule. I realize it's hard to schedule work for me but I'd rather not be bored for two weeks.

One of Dan's guy friends from college got married a couple weeks ago. Dan was an usher and he did a fabulous job. After the ceremony we got to go onto Iowa State's football field and take pictures (the bride has connections). It was pretty cool to be on the field.

Speaking of football, I saw that Purdue will be playing Ball State at Purdue this year. Should be a good game! (sarcasm) I also noticed Purdue is playing Hawaii at Hawaii over Thanksgiving. I'm thinking I should be there to support the Boilers!

Now, some pics.

Here we are at the wedding (Kelly, recognize the dress??)
















The "gang" (I'm the big pink blob on the left)

















The wedding party on the field (Dan is kneeling on the left next to the kid)

















The guys (it's a little dark, Dan is third from left)