34 weeks!
No 35 week picture - 36 weeks!
I really can not believe that Baby Z will be here in just 4 short weeks. What makes me in even more denial is the fact that I will most likely go early. Knowing I was a week early with Paige and the fact that even my doctor says I will go early makes it all seem that much closer! This is the part of the pregnancy where I get very anxious not knowing when exactly this baby will decide to make his appearance! The "not knowing" drives me crazy! I am trying to enjoy every last minute of this pregnancy though because it has gone by so quickly and I know I will miss having this little guy move around inside of me!
I've been feeling pretty good though but am definitely slowing down. I use the restroom a lot and my feet and hands are swollen. I have been wearing flip flops only for the last month and my rings are off my fingers. I tried putting my wedding band on this weekend and about freaked out when I couldn't get it off on Sunday.
I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and my blood pressure is still very good and my strep test was negative so that's all good news. My weight gain is at 27 lbs. and the baby is head down! I have been having some contractions on and off lately but they always stop once I drink some water and lay on my side. The doctor did mention that this baby will most likely come pretty quickly. This freaked Wally out a bit since Paige came pretty quickly herself and Doctor said they just get faster the more you have!
My plan is to get through Paige's birthday party this weekend and next week will be all about finishing up getting ready for baby. We will be pulling the baby gear out of the basement and getting it ready, such as installing the carseat, setting up the bassinet in our room and making sure the swing & bouncer are ready to go. I will probably get my bag packed as much as I can or at least have a mental list of what I need to grab. And then we can just enjoy the last few weeks or days as a family of 4!
Party of 5 coming soon :)
