BB Update

Well, I went to the Dr. today and all is well....but my dreams of having a 6-6 1/2 pounder have been squashed =(....he said we're looking at more like 7 1/2 (or more!!!!). Well, I guess now I can say it really is all baby! =). He has moved completely head down now and my legs keep going to sleep because of where his head is. Last night I was in so much pain and couldn't breathe. It felt like somebody had grabbed up under my ribs and was pulling them out....come to find out....probably BB's feet up there =). I love the guy, but I will be so happy to see him in a few weeks!!!!
I'm very happy though because my Dr. said even if he's born on a weekend he will be the one to deliver! I mean, push come to shove (literally..ha ha) it really doesn't matter who is there to catch him, but I really would like for it to be my doctor.
He also asked me about cord blood banking. He actually strongly recommends that people do it and gave some good reasons. Eric and I have to look into it because it costs a pretty penny to do. When we were at the hospital this weekend I told them I would just donate it, but now I'm not sure. I knew there were a lot of things cord blood was used for, but some actually surprised me. Apparently they can use it in juvenile diabetes (somehow they can convert it to an insulin blocking enzyme in the pancreas), bone marrow transplants for breast cancer patients, etc. Like I said, it's really expensive, but if it can save your life in 10-20 years it may be worth it!
And even more exciting...my shower is coming up soon! I have on on the 17th, and one on the 21st (at work)...fun!