34 Week Update

This past weekend Daniel helped me get most of the baby stuff in order. All we have to do now is prep our cloth diapers, but Nathan may not be able to use those right away. We have disposables in the meantime. Daniel also helped me pack for the hospital including a bag for us and Nathan. We are ready to go whenever Nathaniel is ready for his debut! There are still little things we want, but we are in pretty good shape. My wonderful husband also packed a bunch of the back room! It was such a productive weekend and it was one of the best birthday presents for me since I can't do much even though all the chores taunt me every day. Now I can relax a bit knowing I don't have to get everything done on my own resulting in a wave of contractions for hours. Other than my birthday in the Henry Mountains participating in field work, this was my favorite birthday thus far being married to Daniel. He made it so special.

I have been having more back pain, but mostly upper back pain. My hands are suffering from carpal tunnel, but I have had that pretty much since I worked at an ice cream place called Independent Dairy when I was 16 (it's just a little flared up due to pregnancy). I can definitely tell the baby is running out of room because my whole belly moves as he moves (and it isn't always the most comfortable). I am still having problems with too many contractions, but I am having no other sign of preterm labor so I am just hydrating and resting as much as I can. Headaches and swelling are beginning to become a problem but are not severe. I will talk to my doctor about that tomorrow at my early morning doctor appointment.

I can't believe that he could come at any time (preferably closer to term though)! Every day he is inside cooking is a blessing to me. I am so grateful he moves a lot to reassure me everything will be alright.

As time slowly moves towards D-day, I have turned my mind to our meeting of Nathan. I know it is going to be a very spiritual and uplifting moment and I am so excited for it! I also have a feeling it will be bittersweet as I think of those children waiting for me. I know they are rooting for their little brother to come safely.