Lots of updates!

Where do I even begin? It's been a few weeks since I've updated everyone, so I'll try to remember everything that's happened. I had my 31 week appointment this afternoon and everything is still going well. I measured at 28 weeks, so still growing! The doctor said the baby is hanging out in a sideways position, which may be why I'm measuring small. That would also explain the kicks I keep getting all the way on the right side of my waist! My blood pressure was normal, weight was fine, passed the glucose test (which I think I already reported) and my platelets continue to be low. Since I go every 2 weeks now, I'll probably give a blood sample each time. The one complication is that if the platelets get too low, an epidural may not be an option, but my doctor said it all depends on what the anesthesiologist feels comfortable with. As I'm sitting here typing this, the little man is doing flips non-stop! :)

Two weeks ago, Joe, Ella and I went to visit our friends Paul and April. We had a wonderful time staying at their new house. I hope we didn't stress them out too much with Ella running around. She was into EVERYTHING! We had a nice dinner out (near the mall, so April and I just HAD to visit Motherhood Maternity!) April found some cute things, I did not. Oh well. I only have 2 more months until my due date. I can live with the clothes I have for 2 more months. Back to our visit...we went to a state park where Ella had a chance to swim in Lake Winnebago. April and I got to take another preggo picture, me at 30 weeks, she at 29 weeks. April's baby shower is coming up in 2 short weeks already!

Joe, Ella, and I went to the zoo this past Saturday and had a blast! I think Ella enjoys looking at the other kids and climbing on the railings...who cares about the animals? Ella had a blast riding on the carousel (so did mommy!) More on Ella...she has slept in her toddler bed for 3 nights now, without any problem at all. I can't believe it...I thought it was going to be a huge deal. She doesn't even get out of the bed. I hope this good luck continues! I'll end this entry with my favorite quote from Ella thus far:
"Mommy, booger out nose, in mouth."
GROSS!!!!!