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33 Weeks


Wow, 46 days to go. This pregnancy has flown by, most likely because our lives have been too chaotic to even put much focus on it, yet I am amazed that we only have 46 more days as a family of 3 (humans, that is!). Chris and I have been trying to spend as much time with Claire as possible. We've been reading, cooking, walking, talking, and playing with her constantly. I know she'll be ready and welcoming when the next baby arrives. However, we recently took Sophie and Claire to the playground. Claire was busy playing with Chris while I walked Sophie around the area. Claire was less than pleased when kiddo after kiddo came up to see/pet Sophie. Jealousy was in the air! I expect a few bumps in the road, but I know Claire will be a great sister. We had a doctor's appointment last week. It was Chris' first since the baby was only 12 weeks. He came to nearly every appointment with Claire, so this has been a big change. Everything went well. Although I feel HUGE, she said I am only measuring 1 cm larger than expected. Not bad. The heartrate was still in the 150's. We also discussed the delivery. I will be having a different doctor deliver this baby than delivered Claire--not for any particular reason other than schedules. I actually love all the doctors at the practice, so I would be happy with whomever. I was slightly nervous about the incision, but she assured me that they should be able to use the exact same incision as before without increasing it's size. Thank goodness. I thought the first one healed well and is quite small and hiding, so this was definitely what I wanted to hear. I only have 25 more days of work before the big day. I am looking forward to relaxing for a few days before she arrives. I find myself thinking and wondering about her more often these days. Wondering if she'll have Claire's eyes, nose, hair color, demeanor. It is my great hope that she looks just like her or at least is just as beautiful. We struck gold on the first try in so many ways. Hopefully we're as lucky this time around as well. I guess we'll find out soon enough. First, Chris and I have some puppy training to do. Sophie has made our lives a bit more stressful. It is funny how most expectant parents are nervous about the parenting role, whereas we are most concerned about being puppy parents. We're quite confident with all babies bring to the table, but dogs are another story. Our stress levels have increased considerably in the last week as Sophie tries to chew on everything. It is difficult to remember that she is just a puppy and that is what they do. I hope this phase passes quickly.

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