33 Weeks.... 7 To Go!!!

Alden is a little over 4 pounds and is 17 inches long. I definitely can feel all those 17 inches!! He is taking up LOTS of room! He has been getting the hiccups a lot which is fun to watch my belly bounce when he has them. He is also down lower and his hands and head are pushing on things that have never been pushed before. I am so used to him being only in my ribs, it's weird to get hit in the bladder constantly!

I haven't been sleeping well at all. My hips ache horribly when I lay down for too long. I think my hips are starting to widen for him to get through. My body pillow helps a little at night, but not enough. I am up every 2 hours trying to readjust. Lyndon tried to give me a massage. It helped a little, but a few hours later, I was in pain again. I am officially getting the "Waddle". I can't tell if it's from my belly or from my legs and hips being in so much pain. Now, that he is down farther in my pelvis, I am up more during the night than I was before. I never thought that would happen. I guess it is preparing me for motherhood.

We had our 32 week doctors appointment last week. He is head down and is doing good. Because I have been having Braxton Hicks contractions, I have been limited to doing only certain things. I am still on a strict water intake and rest schedule. And, from now until 37 weeks there is no "intimacy"... if you know what I mean. After 37 weeks, the doctor said go for it, because it will probably kick in labor. I only gained 3 pounds the last month! Whoo hoo!!

We have our ultrasound scheduled for December 1st. And, also our doctors appointment. We are now going to the doctor every other week. We are getting close! We just need to keep this baby comfortable and inside of me until I'm due!!! At the ultrasound they will be able to tell if I'm dialated or if my cervix is doing anything. We're keeping our fingers crossed that everything is great!! :)

That is all that has happened this week.

Until next time....