Moving On

Mostly I'm just posting something new to get that picture off of the blog roll. I have actually had an extremely productive couple of days. Yesterday I started off just cleaning up the house and ended up deep cleaning the kitchen. The cabinets and drawers are now clean and organized. I also emptied and cleaned out the fridge. It's a good feeling. Then today, after church, the girls and went to the car wash. I literally detailed my own car. I vacuumed every crack and crevice. I used carpet cleaner on all of the upholstery and wiped down all surfaces. I even took the girls car seats apart and washed the covers. Tomorrow the baby's seat is getting installed. I just want to be ready. It's so exciting to be accomplishing things after such a hibernation. Hopefully this week will continue like this.

Whoa!

That's the only word I have for this picture. Seriously, 8 more weeks????

No News is Good News

I had my appointment today and again things are looking great. The heartbeat was 152, but hard to track because he was moving around so much. I have no idea what he's doing in there, but it must be important because he's constantly on the go. His favorite times of day are just when I go to bed at night, and very early in the morning. His newborn days should be interesting.

I go back in two more weeks for another quick check. He will be here before we know it!

32 Weeks

Just like that, things have slowed down. To about a snails pace I would say. We were cruisin' along just great there for awhile. Now today, I find myself saying, "wasn't I 32 weeks last week?" But alas I was not. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow but I'm not really expecting anything. No new symptoms, no problems, no questions. Now we just wait. The next 8 weeks will be long. Actually I'm not expecting to go the full 8. You never know, but I'm predicting the next 6 weeks will be long. For now that sounds a lot more bearable.

Bummer

I'm glad I was so productive this week. I even went grocery shopping last night, even though my energy was low and I really would've rather just put it off. Turns out, it was for the best. By 11pm last night I knew I hadn't dodged the "flu bug" bullet. Sure enough my night was not for sleeping. I was so absolutely uncomfortable. No matter which side I tried to rest on, my hips were killing me. Getting up and down out of the bed to "lose my dinner" was equally difficult. I finally fell asleep for a longer stretch at around 7:30. Thank goodness the King was home. He made a wonderful brunch for the girls and took care of them while I rested.

The day stayed mostly the same. I was able to get up and shower this afternoon and even ate a piece of toast this evening. It's over I think, a 24 hour thing, but it was still awful. Now I have to deal with the after effects. I feel even more tired than usual. This was my weekend to finish the baby room. After church tomorrow I plan to get as much done as possible, but I guess it really just depends on how I feel. The room is being painted this weekend so it all boils down to the fact that I have about 6 days to finish any way that you look at it.

31 Weeks

Not much has changed in the last week. My hip pain is actually better though. I don't know if I had slept wrong or what, but it has faded quite a bit. We have a stomach bug in the house right now and I am so hopeful that I don't get sick. I never like being sick, but being sick to your stomach and being 7 months pregnant is just wrong. I go back to the doctor next week. Even though I know not much will happen it's still exciting for some reason!

See

I knew if I said something I would jinx myself. I have not slept well at all the last couple of nights. I've had pain in my hips and leg muscles. I have been taking Tums for calcium and trying hot baths but the relief is temporary. Mostly I just want to eat and feel sorry for myself and that makes even me want to slap myself. I have things really good and I know that. I'm home with the girls, I get to rest when I need it, and the pregnancy is going smooth. It's just those final trimester woes.

Yesterday I had my last monthly appointment. From now on I will be going every two weeks. The visit went really well. I decided to take the little girls with me and they loved it. They got to hear the heartbeat and watch the doctor measure my belly. He guessed the baby's weight to be about 3lbs and I measured right at 30 weeks. For now the baby is head down, but it's too early to know for sure that he'll stay that way. I'm guessing he will though, I've never had a baby go breech on me before. I think going every two weeks will help the time pass. How can 9 weeks feel so close and so far away?

30 Weeks

Yay! I don't know why but this seems like the biggest milestone yet. As of tomorrow, my little countdown on the left will read in the single digits. I guess it helps that I am still feeling so good. I'm sleeping great. It feels weird to say that. Like I'm going to jinx myself or something. I don't know if I'm just used to being pregnant or what, but it just feels pretty natural. The hardest thing for me at this point is getting up and down. I hate to admit it, but I believe this has more to do with my weight gain than anything else. I have no swelling or pain in my legs. I am feeling tired, but nothing I know won't pass. I have a lot of favorite foods that are new for me. I love chili, bagels with lots of cream cheese, chili cheese Frito's, and pretty much anything salty. Sweets are an added bonus, but not something I necessarily crave.

I called the hospital I will be delivering at today to ask about any H1N1 restrictions and was happy to hear there are none. The girls really want to visit so I was relieved. I had the shot so the baby is protected as well. The way I'm estimating we have about 8 weeks left. He'll be here in no time at all.

29 Weeks

My last week in the 20's. In 8 short weeks I will be full term. Who knows how long this pregnancy will last, but that's reassuring to hear at this point. I don't have another appointment until next Wednesday so nothing too exciting this week. I have been having a little more trouble sleeping at night. Mostly just having to get up a lot and hating to roll over. My hips hurt if I stay in the same position too long. My heartburn has stayed at a minimum and I have no major complaints. Mostly I'm just excited for him be here. I know over the next several weeks I will become more uncomfortable and therefore more physically ready to have him, but I can't say that yet.

I wish I had more energy. I have a lot of things that I need/want to get done, but just can't seem to get motivated to do. I'm blaming some of that on adjusting to being back on a normal routine. Sometimes I just wish life would slow down....

Change of Plans

Over the weekend I changed my mind about the baby's nursery. What we had originally planned to do was just too expensive. It all had to be either custom ordered or made. I don't have the funds right now to be ordering anything and making something just really isn't feasible either. We still plan to keep the same idea for a "big boy" room so no real disappointment. While shopping on Saturday I came across the cutest little set at Wal-Mart for practically nothing. I talked it over with the King and he liked the idea as well. I went back that evening and bought the 4 piece set and a matching fleece blanket. I still need to buy some of the additional accessories, but it's exciting to have a start.

Right on the back of the packaging it gave paint colors so that will help too. The plan is to get the room cleared out and ready this week. It will be all me since the King has to work, but that's okay I'll get it done. We have the crib, dresser, and all that. Having the set is a real motivator for me to get started too. I don't mean to keep up the suspense but it's just too hard to describe so I'll hustle and try to get some pictures up really soon.

Anxious

When I first found out that I was pregnant we made the decision to go ahead and tell the girls. I wanted to give them plenty of time to prepare. I hoped it would help them to see that there was a process. It would have been impossible for me to have kept it a secret anyway I was way too excited myself and wanted them to share in the joy. Over the last couple of months the most common question they ask is "how much longer." Up until now the answer was easy. The baby will come after the Holidays. First we will celebrate Christmas and the New Year and then soon the baby will come. I think I convinced myself of this as well.

For some reason today it seems like forever away. I know I'm in my third trimester. I know I most likely only have around 10 weeks left, but still. March? It's only January. Time will fly, I hope, but for now it still just seems very futuristic. The girls feel the same way. The second the tree came down they were asking about the baby and the infamous "how much longer" question came back. Now it's kind of hard to explain to the little ones. I just tell them he will be here for Easter. This makes them and me smile. Picturing him in a little suit, ahhhh sweet bliss. He better be here at least. I can't imagine going that overdue.

Until then I can only dream of him. On that note I really did have a dream last night. It was strange though. He was 3 weeks early and weighed in at a whopping 9#7ozs. I know, a strange detail to be in a dream. His face was really fat too. Like swollen almost. Too weird. I'm hoping for a 6-7 lb baby just like the girls but I guess only time will tell.