Doctors, Doughnuts & Heat

Doctor - I had a doctor's appointment today and everything looks great. The baby is measuring "right on track" and the heart rate was in the 140's (a little higher than previous appointments when it was in the 130's). Hmmm, what does that mean? The doctor (not my usual doctor, but another one in the same practice) talked to me about labor and when to come in to the hospital (when the contractions are painful...not just annoying), etc. It made me excited to think that talking about these things means the big day is getting close, but I must admit, it kind of scares me too. She assured me (as my doctor has) that things should be much easier this time (i.e. I won't have to push for 2 1/2 hours like I did w/ Hannah). Thank goodness! Even though labor and delivery is going to happen no matter what, it's still scary since you just never really know how things are going to go.

Doughnuts - After the appointment I was kind of hungry, so Hannah and I splurged and stopped at a Krispy Kreme doughnut place. I haven't been in a Krispy Kreme in years (not since living in Indy w/ the girls) and that's a good thing. I walked up to the counter and right away the clerk gave me two "samples" of fresh, hot, glazed doughnuts! I hadn't even ordered yet! So, of course I felt like I still had to order something, even though two doughnuts was enough...so, I ordered two more (Hannah had to have a chocolate covered one. She's a chocoholic just like her Daddy). So, instead of eating one doughnut each, I had 2 1/2 doughnuts and H ate one. Why do they do that? Do they want me to gain more weight then I would only having one? Crazy! But, I will admit, they were delicious and a nice treat.

Heat - It's hot! Oh my word, is it hot! I feel bad, but all I want to do is sit inside in the A/C. I think Hannah realizes how hot it is too b/c she really hasn't been asking to play outside as much. And when we are out there, she doesn't fight me too much when I tell we have to go in....what a good girl. The doctor did warn me about being outside in this heat, so I guess I shouldn't feel too bad about it...it's all for the baby. ;o) I just feel like since it's summer, I should be outside as much as possible...not this year.

Since we're talking about the new baby coming, I thought I'd put a picture from when Hannah was born. It's amazing how they grow and change so quickly!



Remember that head of hair?! (that's Luke holding her)