29 weeks

It may not look like I am getting any bigger, but I am getting wider.  I am trying so hard to be a good girl and stay within my weight range of gaining 30lbs.   Darn the luck if I didn't slip at work the other day, all split like, and pull something in my under carriage, that hurt like crazy.  I could barely walk the rest of the day.   I need to be able to exercise dang it!   I can't be pulling stuff.  
My hips are doing better this pregnancy than my prior pregnancies, but they definitely have their moments that it takes all I can do to walk or get up. 
My ability to deal with stress has dropped to about zero.  I am such an emotional mess all of the time.  I have days still that I remember I am a tough cookie when necessary and no matter what happens, I have my God, my friends, and my family to help me get through. 
I really can't wait for this little guy to get here.  My heart melts everytime I imagine holding him and I look so forward to the days of him being 2-3 and being my sweet little boy, holding my hand, and talking in that sweet toddler voice.
Erin is so excited for him to get here.  She loves to kiss my belly and talk to him.  She is going to be such a good big sister. 

7 months

Moving right along.  7 months today.  Whew!  I go to the doctor tomorrow for a check up and to receive my rhogam shot.  I have days that I have contractions all day long.  They are exhausting.  I am hoping they check me tomorrow to make sure none of them are causing dilation.  One thing for sure, as many as I am having, my uterus should be prepared and up for the task.    I barely left the couch Sunday.  I had contractions, was sick, and totally exhausted.  I actually took 3 naps that day and went to be at 9.  I still slept through my alarm and was late for work on Monday. 
As for Baby H, he is super active.  I think he is going to be like me and will never want to sit down and relax.  He's going to want to be busy all of the time.   He was so active Sunday that I actually felt sore.
I am trying to walk 2-3 times a week.  Gotta get in some exercise somehow.  
Work is getting a little rough, but it's all good.  I've got to suck it up.  I need to work as much as possible.
I will be getting an ultrasound in the next few days.  I can't wait to see what my little man looks like.  I'll post pictures, of course. 

Week 27

Week 28

So my change in cravings, I finally left the world of turkey pepperoni.  I ate it just about every darn day for the last 3 months.  I am now on salad and ranch dressing.  By ranch dressing I mean RANCH DRESSING!  I have never been a huge fan of the stuff, but right now I think I eat half a cup a day.   Ok, I am going to do say one thing I DO NOT WANT TO ADMIT. My weight.  Deep breath........141.  OMGosh!!!!!  When I see that on the scale I have to fight back a tear.  Especially since 150 is my max to gain the optimal 30lbs.  I have 14 weeks to go and only 9lbs left to gain.   I am trying my best to be healthy and exercise.  Don't get me wrong people, I know I needed to gain 30lbs, but I don't need to gain more than the doctor has recommended.   That just means more to lose later and well, it is not beneficial to the baby in any way for me to pack on extra weight.  And besides, I am having a hard enough time, carrying around this much extra, let alone the next 9lbs.
I am having contractions.  Braxton Hicks, but the take my breath away sometimes.  I feel like my bladder is about to explode when they hit.   I hope that my real contractions stay this mellow though.  I would love to just feel my stomach get tight, rather than the horrible cramping pain that usually comes.
Work is still going ok, even though I think the owners are expecting me to "be out" any day.   I need to work up until this baby gets here.  No early leaves for me.  Momma needs the cash.
I can't really think of anything else that has been going on.   Oh Erin has become crazy excited about the baby.  She loves how my stomach is growing.  She is constantly rubbing it and kissing it.  Silly girl.

My 26 week tummy

26 weeks.  Oh my word!!  I forgot how much ones skin can stretch.  I just hope it all shrinks back.  It won't of course, but I can dream can't I?
Hoping I only have 10 more weeks.  14 tops!  But 10 will make me a happy girl. :o)