Aching back + prenatal massage = happy preggo

Hi. My name is Jami and I am terrible about posting my pregnancy thoughts, joys and complaints on our blog. Sorry!

Seriously though - the prenatal massage I had at Ladies and Gentlemen was one of the best hours of this pregnancy. It was heaven and I HIGHLY recommend all the preggos out there make an appointment. Samantha was the massage therapist I had. The massage starts out with a lovely warm foot soak while you sit in a candlelite lounge and sip on water or tea. You get a choose a scent for aroma therapy during the massage. When I walked in the room there was quite the pillow contraption awaiting - this was the item that made this massage so wonderful because I was able to lay on my stomach and my back during the massage. I want that pillow for my bed. (sleep, what is sleep? I've been missing it for awhile!) I can't say enough about this massage and it is well worth the $$$$.

On to pregnancy news. First of all the feeling of the baby doing gymnastics, running around my uterus and I think practicing martial arts is AMAZING. It is surreal and I am loving every movement. I feel bad for Joey because almost everytime I say the baby is really moving alot and he puts his hand on my belly, the movement stops. He did feel a few good kicks last night though. Secondly, I have been going for weekly appointments the past few weeks and the baby looks perfect. I get to have NST (non stress tests) weekly which checks out the well being of the baby. I am hooked up to a monitor for about 20 minutes and I push a button when I feel the baby move. Every other week I get to see the baby during a BPP (biophysical profile). This is an ultrasound that checks to see my amniotic fluid level (uncontrolled diabetes causes levels to get too high - mine is great thank G-d!), checks to see if the baby is practicing breathing, moving around and the size. As of Tuesday we're at 4 pounds 3 ounces - amazing! I get these extra tests due to diabetes because the placenta can mature more quickly than those without blood sugar issues. I'm enjoying the extra peaks at the baby and I can't wait to meet this little one!

According to my last appointment, the latest I will deliver is September 15. I will be induced if I have not started labor on my own. I've had mixed feelings about this because if I didn't have a high risk pregnancy I would probably choose to labor at home as long as possible and try alternate methods such as a birthing ball and meditation in the beginning stages. Unfortunately, that will not be the case but I've come to terms that as long as the baby is happy and healthy I'll be okay with the birthing process being more medical. That being said - I'm not thrilled with either option for how this baby will arrive - we'll see if its slot or chute!

We are starting on the nursery this weekend and I'm excited to have this finished. The crib will be delivered next week. I can't believe only about 5 weeks left!