34 Weeks

Somewhere between November when I got pregnant and now, I have managed to grow a baby inside of me.  He's currently between 4-5 pounds and owning my life body.  He is kicking, moving, punching and stabbing me at all times.  I am kind of okay with it though because it means one thing - we are both uncomfortable.  Except, clearly his comfort comes first.  I will nudge his foot out of the way of my ribs (which by the way are now on the side of my body) and he will roll his little butt so it's protruding on my right side.  On Tuesday we went to our 34 week appointment and the doctor told us that he is head down!  Her exact words were (as she was stabbing her fingers into my pelvic area which was just really, so comfortable) "THERE'S A COCONUT!" (referring to his head) and then "THERE'S A BUTT!" (referring to his butt).  It's blows my mind how doctors can just feel around on my belly and determine if it's a coconut or a butt.  I tried doing it at home and it just led to me running waddling to the bathroom to pee.  Which, by the way, let's talk about that!...

NO ONE and I mean NO ONE understands the urge to pee like someone who is pregnant.  When I say I have to pee, I do not under any circumstances mean that I can hold it.  I don't mean in a couple minutes or sure, when you get to the next exit.  I mean NOW!  And if you don't let me go NOW I cannot promise what will become of your couch, floor, car, etc. It's one of the most painful, uncomfortable feelings I have ever had.
*I will be updating that statement after labor*

34 weeks!  Realized I am starting to wear the same dresses again and again.
Nothing really fits now.  I miss my old clothes :(

PS - MY HAIR LOOKS AMAZING THANKS TO MY FRIEND BROOKE!

Darius and I attended birthing classes last week.  I did enjoy that we were able to learn some breathing techniques for contractions.  I found those to be very useful.  Darius made a great coach and I am actually looking forward to seeing him in action in about six weeks (or less is fine too).  But, with Darius and I being at birthing class also comes the inability to take it seriously.  I mean, come on.  You have a bunch of seriously pregnant women leaning over chairs, on all fours, hugging a wall, posting up on our "coach" - and all the while we're supposed to be "having contractions" and finding the "best position for us."  Here's my thoughts: I'm going to go into labor one day and I will probably remember the breathing patterns for like maybe the first few contractions.  At some point all that BS is gonna fly out the window and my only method is going to be cursing, crying, ice chips and maybe, just for the hell of it, vomiting - because my pregnancy will clearly come full circle back to what it was the first 16 beautiful weeks.

Great news guys - the nursery is almost finished!!!!  We have the dresser and nightstand which Darius put together.  ALL the screws which came with it were used, which means the furniture will NOT fall apart out of no where!  I have washed, folded and organized his dresser and closet.  I have almost everything ready to go.  Darius is making the bookshelves for his nursery (which melts my heart into a million pieces) and I can't wait to add the finishing decoration touches to his room!  I can't wait to show you what it all looks like!

Last - we found a pediatrician!  Nothing really to say about that except that we found one.  Apparently it's on the "list of things to do before you bring home a baby."  So, I'm glad we did it!  Thanks to Alyssa and Erica for their list of questions to ask!  I only asked two.  I trust that since he went to school for half his life, he knows what he's doing.

How far along? 34 weeks - WHAT IS LIFE?!

Maternity clothes? At this point, I usually sit around in a tank top and underwear all day.
Stretch marks? Sad that it isn't going away but it always looks better after I lotion it.
Sleep: I'm always tired.
Best moment(s) this week: Finding out that he is head down.  I really want to avoid a C-section at all costs.  I'm hoping we can do this thing naturally (and by that I mean out of the spot he's supposed to come with an epidural).
Miss Anything? Feeling like myself, having energy, having clothes that fit, not having 100 chins.
Food cravings: Ice - that is SO WEIRD.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not into pizza or spaghetti or any of that mess...
Gender: Starting to make humor out of the possibility of the doctor going "IT'S A GIRL" after delivery.
Labor Signs: Mild cramping and tons of pressure.
Symptoms: 
Moodiness - the other day I swiped two remotes off our couch because I had to get up to get myself water.
Hunger - I am always hungry.
Peeing - all the time.
Pressure - when I stand, roll on my side, etc.
Exhaustion - I'm just so so so tired
Swelling - in my feet and hands.  I didn't ask for sausages!
Tender boobs - don't touch.Wedding rings on or off? I'm avoiding all jewelry at this point.
Happy or Moody most of the time: In the middle. I get pretty restless at night and moody.  During the day I am okay though because I have no responsibilities. 
Looking forward to: Umm is it too soon to say labor?

Darius drew this beauty of ME at the pediatrician's office. 
I had to share it.