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!!