9 Days and counting down!...

So, yesterday I had my last scheduled OB check-up. We had tentatively planned to do a sonogram next week before the c-section to get an idea of Tatum's size, but after talking about it with my doctor, we decided against it. Mainly, it's one less appointment (one less sitter/one less opportunity for Trevor to destroy the doc's office) and getting a sneak-peak isn't so exciting when you'll be seeing the real deal a few days later! We are scheduled for noon on January 8, 2009! (For those interested, that happens to be my big brother's birthday and Elvis' birthday too!)

My blood pressure was slightly up, not surprising considering the size of my cankles at this stage...but it wasn't high enough to be alarming. The best news (okay, maybe not "best"... lest I sound shallow)...anyway, some great news is that my weight remains two pounds UNDER what I weighed at my last appointment with Trevor. That is surprising considering I started this pregnancy about 15 pounds heavier than I was with him. Watch... Tatum will be a 6 pounder (as opposed to Trevor weighing 9lbs.) and she'll get all the credit for my lack of weight gain!

I'm also excited that our search for the "perfect" double stroller is over. For whatever reason, I began obsessing over this stroller thing early in this pregnancy and had been frustrated by it time and again. On that note, thanks to every mom-of-two for your advice... it really did help (even if ultimately we didn't go with your recommendations!) ;-) We found a fantastic deal on a stroller that would have otherwise not even been considered due to price. It is called the Zooper Tango (see photo below): The reasons we picked it:

• It's a side-by-side vs. tandem (front to back) double stroller- after pushing around a few front-to-back models, the side-by-sides seemed much more maneuverable. Yes, they are wider and could create a problem in some narrow hallways...but, ultimately, we decided it was best for us.


• It will accommodate an infant carrier- this was a factor that had me stuck for a long time. I knew I didn't want to purchase a stroller ONLY because it would accommodate and infant carrier...because really, once they're big enough to be out of one (which with Trevor, wasn't too long), you don't need that feature. But it can also be a huge convenience factor for transferring a sleeping baby in and out of the car and into the stroller. This is one of the few models that will accommodate the carrier we already have.

• The seats are roomy- If Tatum is anything like Trevor, no one will ever call her petite. Therefore, the added shoulder room is a good thing.

Basically, it's a stroller that we'll be able to use from day one, and that will grow with us also! And did I mention we got a good deal? Ya, that's an important factor too.

In other news...it would appear Trevor has picked this week to transition from two naps to one. I'm hoping desperately that it's a fluke. He has been SUCH a good sleeper... taking two 1.5 to 2 hour naps per day. As I type, he is now in his crib screaming instead of sleeping. YES, he took over a 2 hour nap this morning for which I should be thankful.... but man, this week? Really? Time to roll with the punches I suppose...