36 weeks.

4 more weeks to go,

I was so pre-occupied this week I forgot to take pictures of my 36 week bump with the camera. I did get one with my phone and I feel as if the bump is at a stand still. It must be really cramped in there as there is way more movement that shakes my belly. Its a shame that he has an anterior placenta so all these movements are only becoming more apparent because he is a lot bigger.

35 weeks.



Oh baby, our days are numbered. We are down to the last 5 weeks of baking our new lil munchkin and the anxiety is starting to mount. There have been more and more growing pains, nothing like I felt with Jr and I can't help but wonder if we will make it until mid-March. At this point I am just hoping that we make it into March, maybe I am just being squeamish but I couldn't take this pain for another 5 weeks.

My Baby Shower...

Feb 10th was the day of the baby shower my coworkers threw for me. Thanks to Jenny who hosted the event, it was so beautiful and seamless. I could not believe the generosity of my coworkers, no one outside my family had ever done something like that for me. I did invite  some people outside of work but none of them showed, which was okay. It was a beautiful day nonetheless.

34 weeks

42 days to go...

This week I found myself obsessing over my looks. Maternity clothes are not flattering and I am even more self conscious than ever before. Around this time with Jr my look started to changes, my nose got puffy, lips got big and my complexion even changed.

33 weeks

7 weeks to go....

Typing this countdown greatly undermines the anxiety I am feeling. while 7 weeks seems like a short period, I live it 24 hours a day. I remember the terrible anxiety I experienced while awaiting Jr's arrival and I really hope it does not get that bad. The other thing about 33 weeks is the beginning of February. Now I can say the baby is due 'next month' which does nothing to alleviate the stress. We really dont have anything ready for the baby and it is starting to hit me that he will be here soon.

I have gotten around to getting the carseat ready and thats about it. I keep wondering if we will have enough diapers and other basics for the baby. With the shower coming up, maybe I will have more focus after that. Jr is starting to get more excited for the baby, he keeps running around the house screaming "Baby Ishe", this big brother thing suits him very well.

32 weeks!

8 more weeks to go.

As the pictures show, the belly is getting bigger and rounder. I am definitely a lot bigger than I was with Jr and I am a lot less functional. My energy level is a lot better though and I have figured out how to align 2 body pillows, a regular pillow and the pregnancy pillow to get more sleep.  Hopefully nothing changes and
I can still get 8 hours of sleep up until the end.

This week I had an appointment with Diane who told me that I was measuring  at 34 weeks. She also checked my legs for fluid retention. blood pressure is a little high but not yet something of concern which is great. I have a few things to look forward to, the baby shower is in 2 weeks and I cant wait.