My world of misery

I’m 36 weeks and as the title to this blog suggests I am M-I-S-E-R-A-B-L-E!!! I have enjoyed this pregnancy up until this point so I guess it’s only fair that I be completely uncomfortable these last few weeks.

            The lovely city of Charleston hasn’t been any help either, as the average temperature for the past month + has been around 85-95 degrees!!! Little early to be so friggin HOT!!! Anyone who’s had a summer pregnancy knows exactly what I’m talking about! My hands and feet are swollen on an everyday basis and I had to change work shoes before I busted out of the old ones (which happen to be brand new!!)

            My co-workers probably hate me at the moment because of how cold I insist on keeping my department. Before I was pregnant I was on their side and cold all the time, most hospitals stay pretty cold. But now…..even with the AC blastin I can still break out in a sweat at any given time!!! I even chill my husband out and he’s from New Jersey!!! I sleep with a fan blowing on me and not a stitch of covers on, when I wake up he’s bundled up in the covers and begging me to turn the fan off, lol!!

            The baby shower was last week and it turned out wonderful, thanks to two of my best friends, Nicole and Gem! The food was delish, and I got of ton of presents! Jason, my mom, and I all gave Taylor a present at the baby shower. We wanted to show her that she is a part of this too and to thank her for all the things she does and will continue to help me with once the baby comes! She is growing up so fast!!

 I still have a little bit of last minute shopping to do before our lil one gets here but I was too happy when Jason and I  found her the perfect Coming Home Outfit yesterday!! It is sooo stinkin cute!! Last night I fell asleep with images of what she’s gonna look like in her lil outfit in my head, it made me smile on the inside!!! She’s not even here yet and I already love her SOO much!!!

            I can also feel my body changing as it gets ready to deliver this precious one. I don’t remember feeling this with Taylor although I’m sure I did. This time, since I have a medical background, I know what every ache and pain is! From here on out I see the doctor every week! She said I’m now at the point where I can saftely deliver her any time! I still have 4 weeks to go but I don’t know how I’m going to get through them!! If I do go early I’m hoping it will be around the 38^th week. That way I know our little one has packed on enough lbs!!

            I’ll try to post pics soon!

Maternity photos!

Wow, can't believe I forgot to post my maternity pics. I had them taken around easter because I was able to get a really good deal on them but also because I didnt want to feel like a beached whale trying to take pictures in this heat!! I still may take more with another friend of mine who offered but for now this is what I have!!

I was right around 28 weeks when these pictures were taken. I am now 35!! There were more but these were my favorites. For mother's day I printed them out and gave them to my mom and grandmother!

Braxton Hicks

I am 34 weeks this week and on come the Braxton Hicks Contractions. For those of you that dont know this is the "false labor" that many women experience. They can start pretty early but most women dont feel them until the last few weeks, if at all. I never felt them with Taylor but this time around (starting this week) I am having them a few times a day. They dont really hurt they are just a little uncomfortable as my uterus contracts and my stomach becomes hard as a rock. My brother felt this for the first time last night and his surprised expression when I told him it was a contraction was priceless!! I explained to him these are just the warm ups getting us ready for our BIG day!!! I still need her cooking in there for at least another 2-3 weeks. That way she wont have to stay at the hospital for coming out too early. Plus the baby shower isn't until next weekend so I still have PLENTY to get done!! Other than that I dont really have any other new news...so until next time!
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