I went to lunch today, just expecting the same old thing, but got quite a surprise! My co-workers had a baby shower for me! I was totally shocked! It was so much fun and everyone was overly generous and gave us the most wonderful gifts! Everything is SO cute - even the wrapping paper!
Chloe had to inspect all the gifts. (What a lot of baby loot!)
At 32 weeks, Baby and I are doing well. Jerret and I's new passtime is watching my abdomen roll, move, and jump. We can watch (and feel) when he has the hiccups and when he moves his limbs around. My co-workers have also been entertained (as well as a bit freaked out) by his antics.
Although the contractions are still there, the midwife saw no sign of actual labor at our last appointment. It looks like he's staying where he is for now - and hopefully for at least 5 more weeks until he's full term. I have been slowed down by recent stiff joints (which is normal) and am still huffing and puffing due to the fact that I am carrying him so high. I have only a few more weeks of work, which brings mixed feelings of excitement, relief, sadness, and apprehension. Having been in the veterinary field for almost 10 years now, it seems weird to just leave. Pretty soon I will be too busy to think about it, though!
For all friends and family that know Boo, the sugar glider in our profile picture, we have some bad news. After 11 wonderful years, Boo has passed away. He has been gracefully but noticeably aging over the last few years. In the last few weeks, he's become increasingly more uncomfortable. The last few days were particularly hard on him. We had a very difficult time deciding to euthanize him. He was an incredible and unforgettable member of our family and neither of us were ready to let go. We employed the offerings of veterinary medicine - pain medication, etc. to make him comfortable in his last days, but it became obvious that he was still not feeling well. Looking into his painful eyes made us realize that we had to put aside our selfishness and make the best decision for Boo. He is dearly missed and will always be an irreplaceable part of our family.
