33 weeks 3 days - No more work

Well, I've made it to the last day of work. I'm all done. I've cleaned out my desk and taken all my personal stuff home. What a relief to know that I won't have to go back and I can relax at home before the new baby arrives.

On the left is me at 33 weeks and 2 days or so. I had a prenatal appointment today. I've gained very little weight in the last 2 weeks. The baby seems to be growing well. The nurse said we'll need to keep an eye on how the baby is doing as the heartbeat was a little slow this morning as well but the nurse thought that maybe it was just because the baby was sleeping. I go back again in another 2 weeks and they'll measure me again. I've gained very little weight over all. I've gained 10 Kg (22 lbs) over all. I'm a little stiff in the hips and walking is getting a little difficult. Envision a great big duck and that about covers it. I'm in the home stretch though.

I've been home all week alone with Anna. JP has been in a city called Nokia delivering water with the army reserves and getting some army training. The city of Nokia's water treatment plant really messed up and mixed the raw sewage with the clean water. Hundreds of people got serious stomach problems from drinking the contaminated water. The water plant has been trying to fix the problem and clean the water for the past 2 months. They can finally shower in it but they still have to boil it before they can drink it. The army has been distributing clean water to those who need it. JP got called up for reserve duty. He likes it and it's a good thing to do so why not. It's strange to be without him for so long. JP's dad has been shoveling snow for me and sometimes heating the fireplace. JP's parents have been awfully kind. Anna and I will go there on Sunday to visit and Anna is going to stay the night so I can have one night's break without anyone in the house but me. It's a rare treat so I'm going to enjoy it. JP comes back on Monday night but I'm not sure when exactly. The picture on the right is of Anna. She's been wondering where daddy is and asks almost daily when daddy is coming home. I'm sure she'll be overjoyed when he comes home. I'll be happy too. I miss him when he's gone.