36 Weeks

Only one "month" away from D-day! 

We had an interesting experience on the eve of week 36. I had self diagnosed some gallbladder issues about 3 months ago after having an 'attack' that felt like a heart attack for about 15 minutes one night. The other attacks were about four weeks apart, and my doctor didn't seem worried when I had told her about them. I had another progressively bad one Monday night, that came back Tuesday morning and Wednesday during the day. After what seemed like 36 hours of on and off attacks, I called in and was told to try Mylanta and eventually go to the ER if it continued to be really painful. Finally on Wednesday night I went in to see if they could at least diagnose things or find some answers. Long story short, I was kept overnight (in maternity nonetheless) to do some tests, talk with a few doctors and have some weird concerns ruled out. Diagnosis? Gallstones. Shocker. Treatment? Take it out lapriscopocally a couple weeks after baby arrives. Til then? Low fat diet to avoid further attacks. Dannnng it. :)

Glad baby is still in there, healthy and happy! We had some interesting possibilities discussed when we were ruling out pregnancy concerns, and definitely realized we need to get all our last minute details in order because baby really could come at any time. Hoping to pick out a name, wash a couple newborn onesies, and have junior's sleeping arrangement figured out by then. Other than that, we should be at least moderately ready. Where has this 8-9 months gone!?