35 Weeks

I had another appointment with my midwife this week. My weight gain, blood pressure, and everything else seem to be doing great. My midwife and I had a great discussion about my birth plan. She is just so great and you can tell she wants me to be able to do this naturally in the way that I need/want to. I also had her tell me how Little Limer was laying. I knew that he was head down and I thought I knew where his back was, but I just wanted to be sure. I was right. He's currently laying with his back on my left side, so I get kicks (really they're just pushes at this point) on my right. I've begun pushing him back when he starts sticking out a foot. It's like we're playing our own little game. He hasn't dropped yet according to the midwife. I told her how uncomfortable I was one night this week and she said she thinks it's more uncomfortable before he drops because of where his head is resting.
This week I also had my baby shower with everyone at work. It was lots of fun. I really enjoyed being with everyone outside of working and sharing the fun day with Sara (my supervisor who's also pregnant). I also feel totally overwhelmed by their generosity. What a great group of women! Now Jon and I have to get things organized so that everything is ready for the little guy.
Speaking of getting organized, Jon and I spend most of the day on Saturday getting things ready for Limer. We cleaned out the closet in the office (which will one day be the nursery) and put all of our stuff in bins down in the basement. I also wiped everything down. We also got rid of the desk in the bedroom that had the computer I used for Pampered Chef and moved a bookcase into the bedroom. Then I decided to tackle the gifts that we've been given so far. Since I don't have the dresser/changing table yet (my aunts are getting it for me...yay for the shower next week) I organized a lot of stuff in one of those plastic bins with drawers. At least most thing are out of the packaging and ready to use. I also did his laundry which was a whole load and this was just from the work shower! This kiddo is going to be so spoiled. Around 7 or so I decided that I needed to go out and buy some blinds that I had seen at Target for Limer's room. Well, we measured the window and I went to the first Target and only found 2 blinds (I needed 4). Then I drove to another Target to find another 2. Unfortunately it was also pouring rain (crazy nesting). I get home and then Jon holds the blind up to the window and of course it's too big. So I sit on the couch for 20 minutes and decide that I can't stand it. I remembered that it was supposed to snow and I know we are not venturing out in that, so I get back in the car and exchange the blinds. It's crazy how I feel like I need to do these things right now.
We spent Sunday putting up the blinds and the curtains, which are shown in the picture above. =) Jon was so great going all with all my craziness. What a great guy!

34 Weeks

Everything seems to be happening so quickly. Jon and I can hardly believe that Little Limer could be joining our family in 4-8 weeks. I'm thinking it's going to be closer to 8, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared in case it's 4. I'm continuing to feel pretty good. I can't really complain, especially when I've heard what other people are going through at this point. It may be possible that Limer has dropped, but I have a hard time telling because he was a bit low to start with. He seems to be pressing on my bladder a little more than usual though. The bathroom has become a dear friend of mine. At least I'm getting exercise by walking to the bathroom every 30 minutes or so (if I'm lucky). I'm sure I could help myself out by not drinking so much water, but I can't help it.
My nesting instinct continues to rear its head every once in a while, but I'm having a hard time figuring out what to do with everything. Jon and I still need to clean out the closet in the office and figure out where all that stuff will go. Luckily we got an estimate on fixing the basement this week, so hopefully we will be able to get that done soon and safely store some stuff down there.
Jon and I also got rid of the Scion this week. My dad found us a new (used) car so that payments are much less. It's pretty nice and it's great that we'll be paying so much less a month. Way to go Dad! We also spent that evening (or one soon after) going through all the payments we have to make each month and deciding how we're going to cut everything down so that I can stay home. I'll still have some income from helping my dad and one of the therapists that I've met through my current job, but it definitely won't be the same. We managed to cut everything down quite a bit and we still have some things we can adjust if needed. I'm holding onto tv for now, but that may have to go soon. I'm feeling really good about staying home now and our financial position. It'll definitely be tough, but I think it'll be worth it.

33 weeks

This week was quite eventful, in a good way. We're still finishing up our Bradley classes. Yes, they are 12 weeks long! At this point everything is pretty much review and practice, but it still seems like it will help in the long run. I'm fully convinced that I can do it without medication. =)
I had a hard time staying motivated at work this week, but that's bound to happen when you know that you're leaving. I have to remember that there's a ton of work now, but then I'll be able to stay home with the little guy. Yes, I realize that will be work too, but I'm expecting it to be a whole different kind, one that I'm really looking forward to.
I've also been having more dreams about bringing him home. Most of them are weird and not so realistic, but it's funny to see how my mind changes how he looks in each dream. Every time I wake up from one of these dreams I'm just so excited about getting to meet him. He's gonna be such a cool kid.
Back to the week. I had an appointment with my midwife on Thursday. They did another draw to test for gestational diabetes, but I didn't have to drink the glucose this time. Debbie (one of the midwives) apologized for being so overly cautious with the gestational diabetes tests, but she just wants to make sure everything is alright. I'm pretty okay with it, especially this one because I didn't have to do anything except get stuck with a needle again. I'm continuing to gain weight like I should. My blood pressure looks great. She actually said that my diastolic blood pressure is actually lower than it was when I originally came in. Whoo hoo! No blood pressure concerns here. They also measured by belly and said that I'm right where I should be. Looks like Little Limer is growing just right. She also felt for his position and said that he's definitely head down, but I noticed that his back had switched sides since that last time I was there. I think he moved a couple weeks ago while I was cleaning. =) I also asked if he was pretty low because people have told me that I'm carrying low and she seemed pretty low when she was feeling for his head. She said I was low, but he's not engaged yet. He's just using all the space he's got in there. So everything continues to go great!
On Friday the gang at IVP (Jon's work) threw us a baby shower. The picture is from that day. I was tired of looking all bummy and gross in my pictures. It was fun and we were super blessed by their generosity. Jon was very excited because we received his favorite gift on the registry. Here it is in action:

Jon is playing with Karlheinz Stockhausen's Mikrophonie I (He wanted to make sure that I included that info).

Here he is playing his song "Sri Aurobindo" with some improvisation. My favorite part is when the legs start wiggling around seemingly on their own. =)

Jon saw it in Babies R Us and just had to add it to the registry. I can already imagine the day with Little Limer comes to ask me where his octopus is and I have to tell him that he needs to go ask Dad (because he's been playing with it). It's very fun though. I also forgot to mention that it smells like vanilla, so it's making me more hungry all day. Isn't he cute though?
We also had some friends pass along some baby clothes so Little Limer's closet is growing. I'm so grateful so all the friends and family that have helped us by passing along baby items. Again, it's just making me so excited to meet him.
On Saturday Jon and I attend a class on breastfeeding. The woman was very knowledgeable and made the class mostly interesting. Afterwards we went and toured the Family Birthing Center (their name for the maternity floor). The rooms are pretty nice. They still look like hospital rooms, but I'm really glad that I won't have to change rooms at all. Everything takes place in one room there. Also, they have a few huge rooms, so I'm hoping at least one of those is open while I'm there. =) The nurse we met was also very nice and happens to live right down the street from Jon and I. We also learned that we can bring in our our food and other fun stuff like that. Pizza party after Limer's born! We'll have to find someone to put in charge of bringing the food. =)

32 weeks

Well, the time just continues to fly by. Things are pretty calm right now. I'm just kind of hanging tight and waiting to get the nursery together. Limer is still taking up lots of room and stretching out as he pleases. =) In fact, I've gotten a little uncomfortable sometimes when Limer gets his foot lodged up in my ribs. At least I'm not being woken up in the middle of the night. I think I've also had some Braxton Hicks contractions, but I'm not completely positive. Maybe I'm just making up excuses because I didn't want to clean anymore.
Jon and I also met with the pediatrician this week, so that's all taken care of and we definitely like him. I also decided to let work know that I won't be back once Little Limer arrives. It's a pretty scary thing, especially since I'm not exactly sure what I'll be doing to bring in an income. We'll see what happens. I'm open to any suggestions that people have. =)

31 Weeks!

This week seemed pretty uneventful. I had a rough day at work again, but there's no need to bore you with those details. Jon and I spent an evening talking about our birth plan, but I still need to get everything written down. There's so many little things to think about when it comes to giving birth. I'm feeling really prepared though, but definitely a little anxious. I've just been thinking more and more about how close everything is. There's also the crazy planner in me that knows that no matter how prepared I am I still have no idea what's really going to happen. This will be the real test as to how easy going I am. =)
I also finished Little Limer's baby blanket this week. Whoo hoo! It's not perfect, but I'd say it's pretty good for a first blanket. Here's a couple pics.

Limer has also been moving around more this week. In fact, I think he's changed positions, but I can't tell where his body parts are anymore. I used to be able to feel his back and bum, but now I'm not sure where they are. Maybe he's just taking up more room, so it seems like he's in a different spot. We'll see when I go back to the midwife's. That's all for now. =)