Dr. Visit

Well, I had my 36 week checkup today. Everything was good. Blood pressure, weight, and other stuff. He did "check" me... and things are looking good apparently. He says that Lauren is head down. I had no idea she was, I swear her head is at my belly button, but apparently, that is her bottom. And he's the professional, so I'll take his word I guess. I don't understand how they know that though.
I'm a weanie and didn't ask about working half days. I should have, becuase now I really want to go home. There's nothing "wrong" with me, I just can't stand to sit here all day long at this desk. And putting my feet up is not helping the swelling. The only thing that works is laying down and sleeping... and I obviously can't do that at work.

I'm getting ready for her to be here! The only thing that keeps me from not wanting it now is because I have 3 weeks of class left. I will be so ready to have it over... I'm beginning to just not care anymore. As long as I pass, I'm a happy camper.

I just wish my feet would stop swelling so much. I can barely bend my "cankles". :)

Ugh...

Okay, I'm starting to get really uncomfortable. My legs are sore, my feet are HUGE, back pain, and it's beginning to hurt to walk. This is ridiculous. I have 5 more weeks of this!
How uncomfortable and bad do I need to feel in order for the doctor to have me start working half days?

It begins...

And so it begins... my last MBA class starts tonight. I will go every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6:00 - 9:45 pm (and then drive home for 20 minutes) for the next 5 weeks. I am already living for August 10th when I can say that I successfully completed the MBA program and have my post-baccalaureate graduate degree!!! And just in the nick of time...
We must pray that all things remain cool, calm, and collected in order that she does not arrive early.

Dr. visit update:
Went to the OB today for my bi-weekly checkup. Everything is going great.
Baby's heart beat - good, strong - in the 150 range.
Weight gain - good. No comment.
Blood pressure - good. I will brag and say excellent at 110 over 70.
Things to think about, but not worry yet - she is still sitting upright (technically she is horizontal in there...), so she has not turned yet. Dr. said not to worry - he'll check again next week and then if there is still no change, we will need to discuss our options.

I'll be keeping you posted on our progress with school and Baby Lauren!

Showered and Swollen

So... what's new with us lately? June was a relatively quiet month. Our 5th anniversary came and went. We went out to eat (the restaurant was somewhat disappointing), got ice cream (made up for the dinner), and then went home and vegged on the couch. It was great to just relax!

Last weekend we had a baby shower in Minden at my aunt and uncle's house. We had a good turnout and got lots of fun baby stuff! To name a few items... our baby bedding, baby bathtub, Bumbo seat, clothes, diapers, gift card, and more! It was great fun and we appreciate everything! We had a lot of family there. Also, a sweet friend that I used to work with in Ruston and Warren and Jennifer Byrd. Thanks for coming! It meant so much to us!

My mom, sister, and Missy Guyton will be coming up to LR this weekend to host another shower for us. This one will be at my house. So, the pressure is on to get things all put away and clean! Thank goodness we have a day off in the middle of the week to get things done! I am excited about being "showered" again! And then in about 2 weeks, my co-workers are giving us a shower at work. We are so blessed and grateful for everything! Hopefully baby Steiner will be all set by then!

By the way, we have decided on a name... some may know already... should I release it now? Or should I tease you until she gets here? I guess teasing is no fun... so... without further delay - our little girl will be named: Lauren Grace

We decided on Lauren because that is my middle name and I've always liked it. And I love the name Grace. It is sweet, simple, and elegant.

Ah, yes... to the comment regarding a recent picture of me. Well, an executive decision has been made that the picture below is all you will see.

Yes, these are my feet. (And I know I am overdue for another pedicure...) This picture was taken this morning. You can see why I might not want you to see all of me - DUE TO THE SWELLING. For those of you that may not know - I usually have very narrow (we'll call them skinny) feet. Not so anymore. They have started to swell and will not stop. My left foot is always worse than my right... although this weekend my right foot gave the other one a run for it's money. It was so bad I had a hard time bending my toes. They looked like little sausages. Needlesstosay, I am not pleased with swelling that has occured elsewhere (hands, arms, rear, face...) and therefore will spare you the viewing of it. I am keeping my feet up at work and as much as possible at home, but you can only sit so much. And this child is sitting so low in my hips that she needs me to move around every so often. The doctor says that the swelling is okay because my blood pressure is still very normal. I'm grateful for that, but so very ungrateful for how I look and feel. All this to say - I know our little Lauren will be worth all of it and I can't wait to meet her!

OTHER NEWS: We have adopted my sister's dog Roscoe (also answers to Pico) for a month. They are waiting to be able to move out of the apartment and into a house in Shreveport. So, Roscoe is taking a little vacation in Arkansas. He is... well, I guess he's a mut, but a cute one. He's about 10 years old. I will have to get a picture of him for everyone to see. He, like my sweet dog Molly, has a thyroid problem and requires a pill twice a day. They are perfect for each other. :)

I haven't posted a picture of Molly in a while - this is my new favorite for a while. Did I mention she is the smartest dog in the world? Okay, maybe not the world... we'll just shoot for the smartest in Arkansas...

She loves Trey... :)