Here is the 36 week belly shot. I asked Ben if he thought I looked much bigger this week than the week before, and he kindly replied, “No, I don’t think so.” I didn’t feel a whole lot bigger, but when I saw this photo I felt differently. I am in fact bigger than the week before. And that’s good because that’s how it’s supposed to be. It would also explain why I have been more uncomfortable lately.
I still feel OK, but I am starting to notice more pressure and pain in the last couple of weeks. I am having quite a few Braxton Hicks contractions, but have been told that staying more hydrated will help with that. However, I am just not sure how I can put more water into my system without making visits to the restroom every 5 minutes.
Now that we have all of the baby items assembled, childbirth class is complete, and bags are packed I think we can go ahead and have this baby! I feel really ready. Having this huge baby swing in the living room is going to be a constant reminder of how close Baby Z’s arrival is!
I have an appointment with the doctor this morning and while I would love his comment to be, “Looks like we were wrong about your due date and you should have this baby any day now!” I am prepared to hear what is more likely which is “OK, everything looks about the same. See you next week.” This whole pregnancy thing is such a test of patience!
My mom and Kate drove up to Amarillo this weekend and brought the remainder of the baby shower gifts. We all went on a walk in Palo Duro on Sunday afternoon, today we’ll do more baby things, and tomorrow they’ll head home. It has been so nice to have them here. They’re helping get things all organized and ready for Baby Z, and even helping me to recover some chairs for the dining room. They keep telling me how easy the chair project will be, but I am so very thankful that I am not doing it myself! I hope I will be such a handy and helpful mommy one day. It is such a blessing to have people who love you and are willing to drive 8 hours to bring some baby gifts, help assemble baby bouncers and do some home decorating.
Count down is 28 days!
