I went to the doctor the day before yesterday. He said that baby’s size and position are good.

We got babyshower’s DVD last weekend. Interestingly, when we were playing it, you were moving more than ever. I still cannot decide if that is because of the loud dance music, my sitting position or the food I had eaten. I just know that you are one active baby, which is great.

The baby shower was one of a kind, with an open bar, a great DJ, great appetizers (made by Neda’s mom), lots of food (almost 1/3 of it was untouched, after everyone was full, and the help and the guards, took a lot of it), cleaning ladies, and much more.

On week 37 I got very sick and came down with a flu. Since one can’t take medication during pregnancy, recovery takes longer. I had to stay in bed for 4 days. I was so sick I couldn’t even get out of bed. I was lucky though, I didn’t have chill or fever, and there was no infection.

I am feeling fine now, except for the exhaustion, which is normal during pregnancy, as well as numb fingers and breathlessness, which are again normal during pregnancy. Oh, the last complaint is about hemorrhoid!! It is also normal. Veins get full of blood, and the mother gains weight, which causes hemorrhoid. In most cases, it will recover after the pregnancy. Recovery might take longer in case of natural delivery.

Just one word, if you get pregnant, or if a close person, friend or family is pregnant, make sure the pregnant person gets all the attention and help possible. Pregnancy is definitely manageable, but the woman appreciates even the smallest help, such as letting her sit, helping her with carrying stuff (even as light as handbags), a portion of meal, or other.

Anyways…you are growing healthy, your dad can’t stop talking about you, and everybody is excited about you coming! I have never seen a father happier than your dad. If there is a piece of cloth with “dad’s sweetie” or “dad’s lady” or “dad loves me” or…anything of that sort, your father buys it!!! I am not sure how he will get back to work after you are born!!

Today we went for another ultrasound; this time for gender determination only. At this time, ontario health plan doesn’t cover an ultrasound if it is for gender determination only.

We were previously told that you were a girl. We were not sure though. It was at 18 weeks. We wanted to do some shopping. We had decided to remain gender neutral; no baby blue or pink. Yet, we realized that styles could be a bit girly or boyish, so, not quite attractive to the other gender. Anyways, just to be more comfortable with our shopping, we decided to do this ultrasound. And…well, a girl, for the second time. 🙂 So, we are almost sure that we should do the shopping for a girl. You will be named Deeba. It means fine silk. We had decided about names at around 20 weeks. Deeba for a girl, and Aaron (Aran) for a boy. Your dad loved the name Horacio (Horatio) for a boy! So, I am a bit releaved that this is not a boy. I just don’t feel comfortable with that name! Other than that, I had absolutely no preference; boy or girl would have been totally fine and great news to me.  

It seems that you move more than other babies. At least this is what I have been hearing from ultrasound technicians.

Your heartbeat is at 131, and you weigh 5 pounds 6 ounces (2.380 Kg); a good weight for your age. Your legs are in front of your face! The technician said you might at any point kick yourself in the face!!! If all goes well, you should gain 1/2 pound a week. So, at birth you will weigh around 3.300 Kg. Some of the credit goes to your grandma who cooked 2~3 meals a day, so that I can pick the one that I felt like eating. Some of the credit goes to your dad who took care of everything, and I could rest a lot. The rest of the credit goes to my (and I guess your) good luck; I have never had so little to do at work! This is totally unprecedented. I used to work 9 to 11 hours a day!!

I have a babyshower tomorrow; a very nonconventional one. This is a family party, guys are invited, we have a DJ, lots of (and I mean lots of!!) booz! You will perhaps see the photos, videos, favours, and a wish tree.

Neda, Neda’s mom, myself, your dad, Pouria, Keyan and Bahar all helped. The biggest chunk of it is done by Neda, Neda’s mom, and your dad.