32 Days & Counting

Nothing real exciting to blog about right now. I had my thirty-five week checkup today. Unfortunately for me, the doctor thought she should check to see if I was dilated at all and all that fun stuff. I was pretty sure I wasn't. I haven't felt any contractions--or I guess I should say I don't think I have! Like I know what they would feel like, right?! Anyways, I still get this anticipation in my stomach thinking...oh I hope I am and maybe they are off about the due date! Yeah right!! No exciting news--in fact nothing! BUMMER!!! I am going to try to get out on Saturday since it is supposed to be 40 degrees and walk, walk, walk! Maybe I can get things to start a bit! It's not that I want the baby to be this early, but I would like things to start moving a bit. I go back to the doctor next Thursday for my thirty-six week check up so I will be sure to keep you posted...trust me you will know if there is anything exciting going on!!!

I finally broke down and went to the chiropractor. Last weekend was horrible. I literally cried Friday night because I couldn't lay on either side without this horrible, shooting pain going down my hips and through my legs. Saturday wasn't much better. I have found the weekends to be filled with naps & that is so not like me! Needless to say, the chiropractor definately helped, but I wasn't overly joyed with what he told me...."this is only going to get worse the next few weeks...." Great, just what I wanted to hear. I could tell he was a little hesitant on wanting to break that news to a pregnant woman who is already crabby, in pain, miserable, etc. I told him I understood, but he can plan on seeing me weekly if not more!!!!!!

Well, hopefully I will have some exciting something to post next week. Time will only tell!!

Until next time...

Pictures of the Room & Baby Update

Here are some pictures of the baby room. Notice the nice Iowa State piggy bank on the dresser! Daddy has already started a college fund for baby Schmid and of course it had to be ISU! I am kind of an anal person and it really throws the whole "theme" of the room off, but I suppose I can or will have to deal with it!

I am officially 34 weeks pregnant to the date! The anticipation and nerves are beginning to really set in. We are completely ready for the baby, well as far as the room and all the "necessities" go. Emotionally, Physically, and mentally...that may be another story! I "think" "we" are ready, but only time can tell!

I had my checkup on Wednesday and everything was good. I made the mistake of asking the doctor if she could tell how big of a baby we had on our hands. She is guessing the upper end of four pounds! There goes the great thought of having a six pound baby. I'm not sure why I thought I'd have a six pound child anyways, I was an eight pound baby, but I guess maybe it was wishful thinking! The babies head was down and she said it probably will stay like that now that I am this far along. That was great news to me, other than the fact babies feet are right in my ribs and I feel that quite frequently!!

I have been feeling fine other than a little more tired than usual, restless nights that turn in to little sleep (I guess preparing me for baby), and a little bit more emotional than I ever have been in my life! I think the thought of labor has me quite scared and all the things that I don't know about a baby! Thank goodness grandma is only a few blocks away :)

The next doctor's appointment is January 28 so we'll see what the news, if any is by than!