37 weeks.

i.am.tired.
tired of being pregnant.
and i feel like complaining... well, there's more to come of it, unfortunately.
ha!

my abdomen is super hard and achy all.day.long.
and when she moves, i wanna puke what very little i have eaten.
my back is killing me.
and contractions are getting stronger... today, i've had more than i normally have in an entire week... or so it seems. they are pretty consistent for about an hour, and then they stop... of course, right?  and then... a couple of hours later, they start up again... like now, for instance.  its teasing me, but this week would be the perfect week for her to come... my dad is in town, and next week, he won't be, unfortunately. =(  plus, her nursery is pretty much ready minus minor decorative goodies. =]

although i've read/heard most 2nd (and on) babies do NOT drop, i can tell she's further engaged into my pelvis. the pressure down below is errr uncomfortable, but when she gets to moving, i become paralyzed. sometimes, it even hurts to walk, and lots of the times, i wonder how on earth i made it to the restroom accident free.

-- speaking of... i'm in the restroom, now, about twice an hour... it would probably be more frequent, however mama is very determined to get some kind of rest before Bella Boo arrives, so i hold it until i dream of myself actually taking a tinkle...  we've all had that dream, no?  =P


now, for positive polly!

my 2nd glucose test came back... ahhhh... NORMAL! PRAISE GOD!  i was a worried mess.  it was a hard hard 3 days.  i've had an amazing pregnancy health wise, and have worked very hard to maintain a below 20lb weight gain (which, btw. i'm at 19, now. lol).  it would have killed me to have had any other test results, and then would have killed me to have to wait until they tested her.  but God is great, and i was literally in tears when i heard the good news!  now, i pray for a healthy ride out of Preggersville, and a healthy delivery!

my very last doctor's appointment is next Wednesday!  cuh-razy!  never thought i'd see the day!
then the following friday, i'm off for pre-op blood work, AND if Bella Boo hangs on long enough, she'll be here Monday July 2, no later than 2pm. <3<3<3 

EEEEK!!!! 


so aside from my "normal" preggo complaints... i can't really describe how i feel, right now.  so anxious, so thankful, so humbled, SO SO much LOVE just waiting to be shared!

37 Weeks:

How far along? 37 weeks & 5 days
Maternity clothes? proud to say i'm wearing the exact same clothes i wore 5-6 months ago. =]

Stretch marks? YES! I have 2 that have multiplied to 4 which are about 1/4 of a inch long. =(

Sleep: i nap during the day... thank you, God!

Best moment this week: a normal glucose read!

Miss Anything? yeah, my smaller waist. ha!

Movement: very much... i'm actually beginning to think she has bruised my top rib. =(

Food cravings: i just want apple juice... all day, everyday.

Anything making you queasy or sick: lots... i feel nauseated about 85% of the day.

 Have you started to show yet: that ship has sailed. i can't imagine my stomach getting any bigger. i really can't.

Gender: Princess
Labor Signs: Geez... yes! 
Belly Button in or out?  umm... unfortunately, its about half and half at this point. yuck. lol
Wedding rings on or off? very much on... and no struggle to remove it, either! happy camper, i am!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! EXCITED!!

Looking forward to: the end of this chapter. =P

Size of Baby: That is yet to be determined.... worried she won't fit into her cute newborn clothes that i worked sooo hard to pick out. we'll see!

ps. hospital bag post will be up, tomorrow! =D

pps. this will be my 2nd to last PREGGO post. 

Weeee!

faith & love, 

casey