36 Weeks

4 Weeks to go!

ABOUT COLLYN: Collyn is gaining about an ounce a day. Which makes sense on why I am so hungry ALL the time! According to Babycenter.com, he is weighing around 6 lbs and around 19 inches in length. He is still moving like normal and it feels like his head is still down.

ABOUT ME: I am doing pretty good. I am getting a lot more uncomfortable. My hips are really starting to ache because Collyn has dropped farther into my pelvis. I'm not sure how much weight I've gained since 34 weeks. I have my doctors appointment on Tuesday. I am starting to swell a lot more and not just at night. If I am on my feet for too long, I swell. Thank goodness Alden loves to cuddle because we sit in the recliner a lot lately. I am getting up about 2-3 times per night to go to the bathroom. My hips are aching at night so I have trouble sleeping. I have been eating quite a bit more frequently. I never seem to be full, which makes sense when he is gaining so much weight so quickly now. :) My Braxton Hicks contractions have gotten more frequent. They have a little pain and cramping to them now, but they are irregular, usually at night, and they vary in pain. So, I know it's not labor. Usually if I move positions or drink some water they go away. They are just annoying and a reminder that labor isn't too far away.

ABOUT LIFE: Things haven't slowed down around our house. We still don't have everything set up for the baby to come home. Let me rephrase that.... We have NOTHING set up for when the baby comes. The crib is still in pieces in the boys room, the bassinet is in pieces, I have put the clothes in the drawers, and I have bottles and everything since Alden isn't much older. My plan is to pack my hospital bag sometime in the next couple days.

Lyndon is busy, busy! He is currently in Cascade, ID (About 3 hours away). He left Friday and won't be home until this Friday. He is at summer camp for the youth group. I was planning on heading up to spend a few days with him from Wednesday to Friday, but we will see how I am progressing and if my doctor thinks I should be that far away from the hospital. I'm definitely exhausted with Alden and being so big, but we just count down the days until daddy is home.

I have been spending time at my parents house a lot while he has been gone, so I can get some help. Yesterday, my mom treated me to a pedicure, shopping (Even though I didn't do much shopping. I did more sitting on the bench by the front doors of the store and people watching), and lunch. I was able to get some new undershirts which is so nice (The one in the picture). I wear them all the time and mine were getting worn out. When I got my pedicure the woman refused to massage my feet because that kick-starts labor (Or one way it can). She said she had 2 women already have their waters break during or right after (while they were still in the salon). I told her no big deal, I'm not ready for this little one to make his entrance.

Only 28 days from today until my due date. I'm very ready to see this little guy, but I defintely can wait a few more weeks. :)