Holy Moly.
So yes, it has been awhile. I find blogging nice, but uploading pictures to be annoying since it takes a really long time to upload and get them in the right chronological order. I am sure there's an easier way, but I have yet to discover it. OK, end of rant.
I have 26 days left until April 3rd. I feel excited, anxious, but mostly happy about meeting the best accomplishment in my life thus far- James! You know that cliche saying that " Life doesn't get any better than this", that's exactly how I feel right at this present moment. There are so many exciting things happening in our life right now, only to be attributed to the goodness from the Lord above! We have so much to be thankful for daily and it seems as though everything is working in our favor, which at times seems like a joke really.
1. We got me new SUV this year. I thought that would never happen since I have a husband who doesn't like to spend money! It's a blessing and a curse yall, let me tell ya! But I can appreciate it.
2. We are having our first baby. Everything up to this point has been great (except the morning sickness), but we have a healthy boy so far and I could not be more thankful for that, truely.
3. We got new bedroom furniture! If you know ANYTHING about me, it's that I work in an industry where the houses are overly decorated down to the "T" and everything is beautiful and I want my house to look the same way, well, sort of relatively speaking since I don't have the unlimited budget. BUT I am pretty sure that has been the biggest struggle for me being married. Not being able to spend any money on anything house related. My patience has paid off people and now I have a beautifully furnished bedroom to go with it. Even though I still want pretty new bedding and I need lamps for the nightstands, and art for the walls... I could go on.
4. We put in an offer on a house..... Possibly OUR VERY FIRST HOME. It really was too good of a deal to pass up and kind of just fell into our laps. I really feel that if this is meant to be, everything will work out seamlessly and God's timing will be perfect down to the LAST detail. I worry not.
So MANY things and exciting things at that! I'll know more on the housing front once we hear back from the bank. It is a short sale, so we will sit and wait patiently on the Lord to work it all out.
How am I feeling:
- Physically, pretty good. I believe that the baby has dropped, so I definitely have more pressure down there. Sometimes it's fine, others it just hurts. That's all a part of the territory, so I've been told!
- I have braxton Hicks contractions ALL the time. I don't ever time them though. I read all these forum entries on baby websites that I subscribe to and every day all day, women are going into Labor and Delivery because the BH's happen more than 5 times in an hour.... Let me tell you something. If I went into L&D every time i had more than 5 in an hour, i'd be in there ALL day, probly atleast 7 times if not more a week. I just don't get the drama? I figure, if they don't hurt and can't hurt the baby and he's still moving around everywhere, what's the big deal. It's your bodies way of getting you ready for birth. Get over yourself hypochondriacs, geeze. I have felt this way from the very beginning though, no reason for concern if it's not hurting or bleeding. Just me.
- I still enjoy walking, but sometimes that just hurts too. So I am walking a little slower these days.
- I am not to the point of complete miserable-ness yet, so I am thankful so much for that. I can still sleep at night even though i get up to go to the bathroom, toss and turn to get comfortable, and have achy hips.
Enough of my rambling... I have my first internal exam today since like 8 weeks I think. So I am hoping that there's something going on down there. I feel like I am dilated a little already, but what do I know. My luck I'm probly not, hahah. I'll keep ya updated.
Pregnancy Updates:
How far along: 36 weeks, 2 days
Total weight gain/loss: i think 23 or 24 lbs... I didn't look at the scale last time.
Maternity clothes: I live in my jeans and black capri's. Everything still is fitting pretty good!
Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: alright.
Best moment this week: Dr. appt to find out about any progress and esstimate how big baby is. Also my breastfeeding class.
Missing Anything: Not really.
Movement: A LOT. ever since week 35, he's been picking up the pace. I can now see distinct movements instead of little kicks. Still can't tell though whether it is a hand or foot making them.
Food cravings: none.
Started showing yet: I look like i have a basketball just sitting on top of my stomach or so i've been told.Gender: BOY!Labor signs: only braxton hicks contractions. getting ready for the real thing!
Belly button in or out: Top part still sticking slightly out. Bottom part is getting a little flatter.
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: happy & ready to get this show on the road!
Looking forward to: BABY... finally. he could really come any day!
Baby's Size: 18.5" Long, almost 6 lbs and is as big as a crenshaw melon?.
Development: he's basically just packing on the pounds at this point. able to swallow and shedding the waxy coat that has been protecting his skin all of these months!
