Catch up

I had my appointment last week and seemed to do well. They are watching the swelling. I have no other problems at this time so they aren't worried. I need to watch my salt intake, which I have been trying to do. They think the weight gain I had these past two weeks could be due to the fluid, yuck! My blood pressure is still fine. I have no headaches or blurred vision. The baby is fantastic. I had to buy a sling for my right wrist since the numbness and pain are so bad. Chris found one with an ice pack in it so that works great. I was given the 34 week packet full of information that I am not ready for. Will I ever?

My baby shower was this weekend. It was fun. The girls had some great games. They sold raffle tickets for a diaper fund, which I thought was cute. We got so much stuff that is now piled in the still not finished nursery. There are only a few things left to get on our own, but most of the big stuff is taken care of. I don't know who reads my blog, but in case you were at the shower....Thanks for everything! Chris and I appreciate it very much. We also want to thank everyone who has been sending things to the house. Formal thank yous will be going out, but I need to say thanks now too. The baby has so much stuff!

Oompa Loompa

Here comes dessert. MMMmmm...blueberry pie!

Make way for Amy! I think I am turning into Violet. I truly love Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and now I have tons of sympathy for that giant blueberry girl. I was completely fine all day yesterday. Then, I noticed my feet were not comfy. Holy crap!! Maybe it is because they blew up to the size of watermelons. Ok, not that bad, but gross. Thank goodness I have a doctor's appointment today. I hope they can figure something out. I had my feet up all night with ice. It is hard for me to keep my feet up at work, but I am trying. I didn't know whether I should laugh or cry last night when I was home in bed so I did a little of both. : )

I have to sign a consent form for the hospital today basically stating that I know the risks of child birth. I was about to sign it when I noticed something.....
They want me to give my consent to be videotaped/photographed for medical purposes, but my identity will not be known. Um, NO!!! There is no way I am signing that. I understand this is a teaching hospital as with many others, but no. I have a feeling my doctor is not going to enjoy this visit with me today.

Trying to escape??

There is only one way out for this little bundle in the oven, but for some reason he feels that the middle of my abdomen could possibly work one day. I have to give him an A+ for effort especially for the foot outline that protruded through my skin the other night. I have tried to explain to him that it just won't work, but there is little compromising. : )

I am enjoying this pregnancy more and more, but I still have my complaints. The constant agony from my carpal tunnel, the swellling of my feet and hands by the end of the day, and the right side resting spot he has found are just a few. I was told that he looks to be low lately by a few people. My sister who has not seen me in a few weeks said that I looked bigger, but my face was still thin. I thought she said fat and I almost slugged her from across the table. Oops, sorry sis.

55 days until our due date. I wonder if I will go on that day. Any suggestions?

This is so last week...

I never got around to mentioning anything about Valentine's Day. Chris and I usually stay in and exchange cards and candy. He has bought me a chocolate rose for years since our meowing furballs feel the need to eat real flowers. I expected the same this year. I had bought a card for him and a couple of bags of candy so that he could bring them to work. We had plans to order pizza and make a romantic trip to Lowe's to pick out a rug for the nursery. : ) Well, I opened the door and saw flowers on the table. Odd.... As I got closer, I realized they weren't real ones. My wonderful hubby made me a bouquet of flowers out of baby clothes!!! Yes, all by himself. There were socks and onesies and a little hat. Of course bringing me to tears. It was the sweetest thing in the world. I still have not unwrapped the clothing because it is just too cute. We took pictures and I have been bragging about him every day. I just had to mention it one more time.

I hope everyone had a fantastic V-day and a great week in general. I need to blog more thoughts.

My brain hurts

I am at a loss lately. My thoughts are a mess. I can't concentrate. I am uncomfortable and large. I need toothpicks for my eyes to stay open. Hello....energy, where are you???

I am not full of whining though. I am getting very excited for our life change. I can't wait to put the cradle together. My mother-in-law took us shopping this weekend for nursery furniture. That was fun. It should be at our house within the next couple of weeks. Chris is going to start the nursery painting this week and our rug will be ordered. Things were kind of on hold for a few days while I was sick. Congestion and earaches suck!!!

My last appt. went well. I lost a pound. Who knows? The baby is going strong and so am I. : ) I still have a belly button, too. I am wondering when that will disappear.

Staying asleep and getting up in the morning have been a huge challenge for me lately. I just don't know what to do. My drive to work is a blur. Actually, my whole day is a blur. I am so tired and I start to fall asleep on the couch. The kids are always waking me up. Oops. At least they wake me up and don't burn the house down.

That is all for know. I don't have much info since I am napping through life......