We knocked out a lot of chores this weekend, which gave me a great sense of accomplishment. I'm not sure Joseph feels the same way :) I did a lot of cleaning and baby tasks (including packing my hospital bag finally), while Joseph handled the physical tasks like installing a new toilet upstairs and putting together a new TV stand for our guest bedroom. I just want to get as much done before the baby arrives so that we can focus on her and not have to worry about household chores/repairs. I'm hoping my nesting instinct continues and I can clean out some closets this coming weekend!
Today I had another chiropractor appointment, and it will probably be my last until after the baby comes. It has definitely helped with my aches, and I needed today's visit because my hips have been bothering me a lot lately. I plan to return at some point after the baby is born, as I'm sure I'll have new aches then.
I also had my weekly appointment with the midwives today. It was quick and easy - I guess at this point there's not much to do except check on the baby. My lab results came back, and my iron is still a little low so I need to continue taking supplements, but my vitamin D is good so I can stop taking those. The baby's heart rate is good, and she's still in a good position. The midwife told me the baby could come at anytime, and she gave me a few things to do if I wanted to nudge things along (walks, evening primrose oil, etc.). But I think I'll just let nature take its course. My doula is out of town until August 10 (although I do have a backup), and Joseph has a work trip August 8-9, so I don't really want the baby to come early (as much as I'd like to meet her!).
I feel very calm and ready. I'm mentally prepared for childbirth after all of my research and our classes, and I'm logistically ready with everything at our house. So I'm going to enjoy the next 2-4 weeks and try to relax and do fun things. Although I mostly just want to take naps :)
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