33w 4d

Pippa has been so active for the last day or so. Wowie, I feel like she is going to pop out of my skin! I think she is stretching out all at the same time as my belly will go in like 3 different directions at once. Quite an odd feeling and sight. I am having nearly round the clock queasies. I think it must be the reflux. Bleck.

I saw the pastor's wife at church on Weds. night. She is in my small group women's Bible study on Tuesday mornings. She told me they are having a baby shower for me next week after the study. How sweet is that!!! Praise God! She asked me what I needed, and I always have trouble with that. I don't feel comfortable saying - oh please, I would like __x__. I told her no more clothes. This girlie is set with clothes between what my mom bought and the generous hand-me-downs from friends. (Thank you so much Diana and Brandii). In the end I told her we don't need anything really big. We have the crib, stroller, car seat(s), bassinet, swing, play pen, etc. etc. So what I ended up telling her was that diapers and wipes are always a welcome gift - but NO size newborn. My dear friend Lianne had 2 jumbo bags that baby Alex outgrew and passed them on. I am sure that will be more than enough as Pippa is gonna be on the large side. So I told the Pastor's wife size 1 or 2 diapers and wipes (any brand) would be great.

And since we are speaking of gifts for baby. I told everyone NOT to get a Christmas gift for baby. If she is here (which it is looking more and more like she will be) - she won't even notice. Heck we aren't even buying anything for her, save for a softie little $5 doll that says, "Baby's First CHristmas". Well mom calls and we get to talking, and I tell her about my women's group planning a small shower for me next week and such. She tells me that for Christmas for the baby she is simply giving us a check to buy whatever she needs. Wow- I reminded her she needn't do that - but of course being the doting grandma she can't refuse. I think she secretly thinks Pippa will somehow be scarred for life if she ever discovers that grandma didn't get her anything for Christmas of 2006.

Next NST is Monday (Nov. 13th). I have a big u/s that day to - to measure baby. I am still fearing a 15 pound baby even though my sugars are well under control. I go see my OB the following week on the 20th. I hate to say this - but I hope he does an internal. Hubby is flying out to Arizona to see his mom for Thanksgiving, and I want to make sure all is fine before he takes off for 5 days. I also hope to nail down an induction date so Hubby can finalize his leave plans.