When I was almost 31 weeks I had a mini hospital visit for bleeding and contractions. They have no idea why I was bleeding (it has since stopped) and just told me to hydrate and rest for contractions (duh, like I didn't know that and do that already). Even with hydrating even more than I do and resting more than I do, I could not get the contractions down to a normal level until almost a week later. Now I am afraid I am going to type this and have way too many again as if I am jinxing myself. I know some practice contractions are normal and even a good sign at this point as the uterus get ready, but I was having some real contractions and too many in an hour. I am just glad this baby seems to be sticking around and if I were to go into preterm labor he would have a very good fighting chance...though he has been breech so preterm labor (if they couldn't stop it) would possibly mean a c-section. Let's not think about this. Just send prayers my way that Nathan will turn and stay turned when the time comes because I already have had trouble keeping a baby, I don't need the limitations c-sections create for future childbearing (though a c-section is MUCH more preferable than the death of my child).
Happier news. A day after the hospital visit (which was the same day we lost our first baby, yay for bad timing) we had my baby shower. I had a great time and I am so grateful for everything we received as well as the love we have been showed. I saw a lot of people I have been wanting to talk to for ages!
Yesterday we went to the scera outdoor theater in Orem, Utah for some Les Mis action. A friend and her husband gave us the tickets and even though I was worried I wouldn't enjoy it due to the fact it was outside and sitting on a hill while very pregnant, I had a great time. I did have some bad back pain and I was uncomfortable, but the performance beyond met my expectations and succeeded in putting all the songs in my head. I thought the performers sung much better than the movie version released not too long ago (which is not hard to do). Daniel and I really needed a night away to do something fun and this was perfect.
I can still wear my rings (though I choose not to most of the time now because the heat swells me up). My belly button is steadily becoming an outie. Daniel likes teasing me about it. I did not escape stretch marks, but these are genetic so I can just blame my genes and in turn pass those on to any daughters I am blessed to have in the future (hehehe). I know it may sound weird, but I actually like the stretch marks (minus the itching). For me, they are proof that my body carried a baby this far and they are proof to me that Nathan is growing really fast now!!!
I already mentioned back pain...which can get pretty bad if I am sitting up too long, but I am trying to stay in forward leaning positions when relaxing to help the baby to turn. My weight gain has been normal. My net weight gain has been about 13 pounds (from starting weight) and if you include the weight gained after I lost some due to morning sickness, then I have gained 23 pounds. I wish I hadn't gained those 10 pounds I lost back so quickly! I went from not being able to eat one thing, to being put on meds and once on the medication I didn't realize that I was eating normally again until I saw how quickly I was gaining weight. That was the perfect time to start eating a healthier diet again and not just things that sounded like they would stay down. Oh, I have nasty acid reflux thanks to my wonderful growing Nathaniel. I can not tell you how many times I have woken up with vomit in my mouth (and yes, I do eat small meals and wait a while after a meal before I go to bed). So far, my feet and hands are not swollen. I am hoping to escape pre-eclampsia. My feet do look like man, but they aren't swollen (unless active outside all day).
We still have lots of stuff to do before the baby comes, which includes packing up our other bedroom so that when the baby comes we don't have to tackle that room when we pack to move (let's see if this actually gets done or if I am just wishfully dreaming). I need to groom the dogs one last time before Nathan's arrival so that the next time they need a hair cut is in October and hopefully I will feel up to doing it then to save us more money. Very high maintenance dogs! Then, of course we need to clean the house and wash baby items along with buying the remainder of the things we need for him. I also need to start thinking about packing the hospital and baby bag for the big day! I really hope I will be given the opportunity to have a natural birth (turn baby).
That's probably about it.
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