I am not crazy.

I am having a hard time with these last few days of pregnancy. The baby is dropping and some days causing some major pressure on my lower back and tailbone again. I am so nauseous that you would think I am back in my first trimester. My worst issue is the slowing down of this baby. He went from 8 hours of trapezing in my belly, to random squirms in a matter of days. Saturday morning was rough with 2+ hours of contractions. Then, he moved nonstop probably thankful that he was not being squashed anymore. Sunday, he was calm with some violent kicking in between. Then, Monday came and he was just too quiet for my liking. I know I have begged him to give me a break, but too much made me nervous. I called the doctor on Tuesday and discussed what was going on. I had no idea how to do kick counts because I never had to. She told me what to do, but still wanted to see me in the office for a quick monitor check. Of course, he moves as soon as the monitor touches my belly. Stubborn. He was moving slower than usual though so I didn't feel too stupid driving down there. His movements and heartbeat were matching up fine and along with the monitor for my own contractions and movements, he was perfect. I was told that he is running out of room so the movements are more side to side now. He is moving, but not with the violent thrusts that I have come to know and love.

I am continuing with the kick counts on my own. I feel relieved to know that this is all normal. I hope some huge progress is made when I get to my appointment tomorrow. Chris is coming with me again. I love when he is there. I know he could not always make it to the other appts and I had no problem with that. He had no reason to leave work and watch me get weighed and have a blood pressure check. Now, I am glad he is with me. We are so close and I am too nervous. He is like my reminder for all the questions I forget to ask. I think this will be my last week at work too. I am just getting too tired to drive anywhere. I need to rest some more before the baby arrives.