35 Weeks

I must be getting tired.. because I am saddened to say that I missed our 34 week photo. Here I am at 35 weeks. This is the first week where I have started to have some "complaints". My feet are starting to ache and my hips have been bothering me. I'm not sure if it is from them "spreading" as people say or if it is a result of trying to sleep on my side every night ("they" say this is best for the baby). Either way, I am more achy overall than I have been at any point in the pregnancy thus far.

At my appointment last week, the doctor confirmed that our Little Nelson is head down. I think he/she has actually been that way for the majority of my pregnancy. However, it is good to know that Baby is positioned for birth! He also informed me that I haven't dropped yet. That is good since we have a few more weeks to go at a minimum.

Rustin and I have been attending a 4 week childbirth class. It has been very informative, but also a little bit out of our comfort zone (at least mine). It seems strange to practice breathing and relaxation techniques when I am in absolutely no pain at the time. However, since we are hoping to have a completely natural birth I think it is a vital skill that I need to embrace as it will be helpful in dealing with the pain when it finally comes.

It is hard to believe that we are so close to seeing our sweet babe. It's also hard to believe that I have an apx. 5 1/4 pound (according to the average) baby inside this big belly. :) I know he or she will be here before we know it!

We have been busy with preparations for the baby in the last couple of weeks and I am preparing to reveal the nursery to you very soon.

Here are some sneek peak photos...

My mom and Dad came down for a weekend in March to help us prepare for the baby. Sometimes there are things that break or need repair in our house that cause Rustin and I to say - We need Frank! What are grandpa's for, right? Here, Rustin is helping my dad hang the curtains. Hopefully he was able to pick up a few handy tips from him along the way. We are learning.. :)

 

Now there are other predicaments in my life that cause me to say - I need my mom! LIke some decorating decisions, for example. We are blessed that she was able to make the curtains for the baby's room (along with just a few other items to be revealed at a later date..). Here she is admiring her handy-work. Aren't they pretty? They are even lined so that Baby can get a good nap in during the middle of the day. 



Group picture! We had a great weekend with them and I was able to feel much more prepared by the time it was over.