Baby Wilson

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I did Crunch's "Yoga Mama" yesterday. I did it several times with Gardner, each time making me feel looser, more relaxed. I actually looked forward to it. This time, however, I felt as if every joint of mine was going to pop out. My back and ribcage hurt excruciatingly when I did the "downward-facing dog" pose. The instructor said it'd give more room for the baby? Ha. Yes, Rainey definitely took advantage of that. I think I felt her foot coming up into my throat! Just another example how every pregnancy is different from another. How the second is so different from the first. I bet personalities will be no different, either. Today, I try "Fit Mama." Can't wait. No, really.

Yesterday, I started on the "renovation" of the nursery to outfit it for a little girl. I finished some tasks left undone (such as painting a 2nd coat of paint on the trim and windows) as well as assisted Ken as he raised the crib mattress back to newborn level. It seems like just yesterday that we were doing that in anticipation of Gardner's arrival! I had forgotten how much prettier a crib looks with a bumper pad in it. I bought some Zantac today to hopefully help with my heartburn. It has gotten so bad that some nights, I'm forced to sleep sitting up in bed, the taste and feel of acid always at the back of my throat. Not fun! But if this is the most of my complaints, I don't have it bad at all, and I realize that full well.

The verdict is in....Rainey is in position, facing head-down! Of course, she still has a slight chance of shifting, but for now, it is just another all-systems-go sign that a VBAC is still a viable option. I went in for my 30-week checkup this morning, and Dr. Hearn took me in for a quick ultrasound. What he thought was her head right next to my left ribcage was actually her rump....and her head was down-facing, her little eyes closed in slumber, her little fist clamped tight, resting on her cheek. Oh, how I wanted to hold her in my arms at that moment! For some reason, the waiting is harder the second time around. I can't wait until she's here! My wonderful friend Suzanne is throwing me a baby shower next Thursday....I didn't expect one, so this is a real treat. Still, I'm going to hold off on opening any packages and ripping off any tags until after my final, big ultrasound in two weeks...just to make sure she's a "she." Still no definite decision ...