33 weeks!!

I've been told that the weeks seem to drag by at the end, but they really haven't for me yet. Maybe it's because we still have so much to do (for the baby and for Christmas) - either way, time is still flying by and I can't believe that this time next month, Carter might be here! (the doctor won't stop labor after December 10th)

My little ticker thing above says that the baby is 4.75 pounds, but I REALLY don't think I am carrying an almost 5 pounder. Poor Carter has the hiccups right now - he seems to get those more and more these days. He is also still moving around like a champ, which keeps my mind at ease that everything is okay in there!

I am feeling....pregnant. Although everyone keeps telling me that I am "so tiny" and "nothing but baby", I still feel rather large and off-balance. My belly makes it hard to do a lot of things. For example, yesterday morning I was in our shower scrubbing the grout and just could not maneuver myself in any relatively comfortable way. I also felt like I had just run marathon when I finished. And this morning I was sweeping and mopping the hardwood and again, it was exhausting! After I realized how many contractions I was getting, I decided to settle down a bit. Sleeping is becoming a bit more of a challenge...I will wake up numerous times per night with my back killing me and it takes me at least 15 minutes to find a semi-comfortable position.

Ah, the joys of pregnancy!! It is all worth it though, as I know I will meet the cause of this discomfort very soon and he will just be so cute I will forget what he did to my body!

Information overload!

We went to our child birthing class on Saturday and I must say that it was a lot better than I expected it to be. Corbin was NOT looking forward to sitting in a classroom for 7 hours, but even he admitted to enjoying it and learning a lot. He was actually the FIRST person to ask a question and didn't squirm too much during the three videos we watched (let's just say they didn't leave anything to the imagination). He says that he is all ready for Carter to come now, and even read up on delivering the baby himself if we didn't make it to the hospital in time - haha!

The tour of the hospital was good - got a feel for where I will be spending a few days in a month or so. I am hoping the day I go in won't be too busy so I can get one of the newer/bigger rooms. We were also told to go ahead and pack our bags, but I think I will hold off for a few more weeks.

By the end of the day, Corbin admitted that he didn't realize how long/bad of a process it was all going to be for me and then reminded me that I can blame Eve for all of that! I know he is going to be a great coach, though and will take good care of me!

Only about 7 weeks left!

Cuteness overload!

Work is super boring today (bosses are in Aruba - hate them!), so I went browsing online at some CUTER THAN CUTE baby boy clothes. Oh. my. gosh. Look:

Those SHOES!! EVERY infant needs a pair of penny loafers, right?

Appointment

My 32 week appointment went well. I've gained another pound or so, and everything else checks out good too! Carter's heart rate was in the 140s, just a-chuggin along! I go back in two weeks and then will be going every week until the baby comes!

I had Braxton Hicks contractions off and on all day yesterday and some this morning, so my body is definitely gearing up for delivery!

I did my last (3rd) pediatrician interview yesterday and it went well. I don't really know who to pick between the last two I met with - they both have their advantages and disadvantages. I am leaning toward the doctor whose office seems least like a doctor's office. Apparently I'm a bit of a germaphobe and can just FEEL the germs when I walk into the waiting room in these places - yuck. My top two offices have separate sick and well waiting rooms, which is a definite plus. One is a small practice the other is probably the largest in the area. One doctor is a man, the other a woman. One office charges for after hours calls which the other does not. Decisions, decisions!! We probably can't go wrong with either, though!

My cold is still hanging on, but hopefully I will be over it by next week!! I'll be sure to let y'all know how our marathon L&D class goes tomorrow!

32 weeks!!

It is crazy that when people ask me when my baby is due I can now say "next month"! I cannot believe that in a few short weeks Carter will be here. I must admit that I am starting to stress out a bit about all the stuff that needs to be done and what I still need before then. I know everything will come together in the end, but my hormones seem to take control here lately.

I haven't been feeling so hot this week. I woke up Sunday morning feeling like death and have been fighting off a cold ever since. I'm feeling a lot better than I did this weekend, but still not 100%. The past two nights I have fallen asleep around 8:30 or 9:00, so I am certainly getting the rest I need. Breathing has become a difficult task. My back is also getting worse - Saturday I was trying to get off the couch (yes, even that takes extra effort) and my back completely gave out and I couldn't move. It was horrible, but Corbin got a kick out of my old ladyish ailments. Overall though, I still feel VERY blessed that everything has gone so well so far in the pregnancy - I really have had it easy.

Here is my 32 week picture. I am huge.

Corbin and I are taking a Labor and Delivery class on Saturday (all day Saturday - ask Corbin how excited he is about that) so hopefully I will feel a little more prepared for baby after that. I am excited to tour the hospital and see where Carter will be born!

Friday is my 32 week check-up!

31 weeks

Another week down and now I am in single digits for my weekly countdown! I know these next 9 weeks are going to fly by! I'm still trying to get everything in order - went to my first pediatrician interview yesterday. Wasn't really crazy about the practice or the doctor, so I have 2 more set up for next week which I am more excited about. Luckily, I know several people in the medical profession who were able to recommend doctors to me! I also got my first flu shot ever yesterday. Didn't really want to get it, but several people said I should, so I did. It was free (thanks, Mom!) and I didn't have to go to the doctor to get it (I am much more scared when my mom comes at me with a needle than a doctor, though).

The nursery is almost done! It is baby ready, but just not finished being decorated. As soon as we have the finishing touches up, I will post a picture. We have also moved the bassinet into our bedroom - it just looks so cute in there!

I am still feeling good, but I can feel the miserable pregnant times coming! I'm ready to go to bed at 9:00 and I usually give in as I remind myself that in two months I won't be sleeping nearly as much! The cold weather certainly isn't helping things either - I thought pregnant women were supposed to be hot all the time?!? Carter is around 3 pounds now. I have a feeling he is going to be a little thing...only time will tell! He still moves around a lot, especially in the evenings.

Look what came in the mail yesterday:


Now he has a matching stocking just in case he comes before Christmas! I realize that since I went ahead and got this he won't, but I'm prepared nonetheless!

Perfection!

Just got back from my 30 week appointment...

Weight? Perfect. (only gained 1 pound! woo!)
Blood Pressure? Perfect.
Measuring? A perfect 30 centimeters.
Cutest/sweetest/smartest baby boy in the world? Perfect strong heartbeat!

God is certainly taking VERY good care of us!