We had our 36 week appointment today. Everything is still looking just as it should. I'm measuring right at 36 weeks and 1 cm dilated (which is completely normal at this point -- sorry if that's too much information for some people). We will be checking in with one of the midwives every week from here on out! I'm feeling pretty good at this point (just generally a little uncomfortable). I had a virus that took a week to get over, but thankfully it's almost gone. I'm pretty tired too. The only other thing that really bothers me daily is my right hand. It tends to go completely numb when I sleep (I've been wearing a wrist brace to bed to help with that). During the day I usually cannot fully feel the tips of 3 of my fingers. It's just due to the mild swelling in my hands, but it is a little annoying and it makes it hard to write sometimes.
Moving on, after our appointment Taylor was nice enough to agree to do a little shopping with me (every guys favorite things to do, right?). We have been so blessed to be given almost all of the baby clothes that are currently in the dresser, but I was feeling like I wanted just a couple warmer pieces that could be layered over what we already have (especially since it's been so cold the last couple of days! Reminds me that winter is on the way). We went to Kid to Kid in Duluth (http://www.kidtokid.com/duluth) since they were having a sale this week (buy 1 baby item, get the 2nd for half off). Their prices are already so low, and with the extra discount I wanted to take advantage. I'm glad that Taylor came though, because my already indecisive brain is feeling even more so these days. We found some great items, mostly picked out by the Dad-to-be himself!
 |
| This was not something that we needed at this point, but when we saw it (and very much on sale) we had to get it. I think we'll find Taylor a matching one ;) |
 |
| This doesn't quite capture everything that we bought, but you can at least see most of it |
We ended up paying a little less than $25 for everything, which was pretty exciting to me. I don't feel the need to buy any more clothes at this point either. Like I said, we've had so many people give us clothes (both new and used) that I think we're set for the moment. We've got great friends and family :)
And I've got great co-workers too (to throw out one more random thing in this post). My co-workers at LifeLink had a baby shower for me yesterday. I didn't take any pictures, but they were so sweet to bring in lots of of yummy food and many wonderful presents for Baby Rollo. Thank you all so much! Below is one gift that I absolutely love (and is going to drive Loki absolutely crazy) :)
 |
| This bear talks and plays peek-a-boo |
 |
| So cute! |
