35 1/2 weeks

This week has been nice. So relaxing. The shower is over, so our house work is to the point of just when we have time/feel like it, we do it.... as opposed to AAAAHHHH!! THE SHOWER IS ONLY # DAYS AWAY!!!

So, we've been taking it easy. Enjoying spending time together and getting done what we want, not what we need. We've been able to spend more time with the dogs and have even had nice weather to take them out on walks together, so that has been nice for them and us.

The shower. Amazing. I should have done a separate post for that. It was incredible. My mom and sister put it on for me. It was all pink and white and glamorous. Brandon was able to be there for some at the beginning and end, so it was nice for him to see his family. We, of course, got sooo many things that we needed. I'm really glad Brandon made me wait to buy some things, in the hopes we would receive them at the shower.

I have been having some contractions this past week that actually hurt. One in particular went clear around my torso. Ugh. Pain meds? Hm.... She is remaining active, which I love. When I am home alone and sitting in the recliner (her fav position to move around), I think, "Man. I'm going to miss this." I love when Brandon is here to see/feel her move. He gets a grin on his face that I will remember forever. We can't wait to see her, but I think it will be weird not feeling her inside.

One thing I did not expect from pregnancy was the numbness/tingling in my fingers. Specifically in my right hand. I've done research, and apparently this numbness is typical. It has to do with the amount of fluids in your body and how it pinches the nerves in your carpal tunnel. The tips of my fingers on my right hand are nearly always tingly. Kind of uncomfortable, especially when writing.

Her room is done-ish. All we are waiting on is picking out/ordering a dresser. We weren't going to get one, but instead get a changing table. Then, after the shower and seeing what all we had for her to store, we decided that a short, long dresser that could double as a changing station would work really well in her room. Other than that, the crib/bedding and closet are done. Which were the two main things. I made her carseat safety check appointment... for Aug. 5th. That was the soonest we could get in. The lady said it was actually better because she would be here so they could fit it to her body. Ok... I'll drive safely until then. This past week I also packed her bag for the hospital and got everything we need for our bags. I just have to put our bags together.

Ah. Things are finally coming together. I love that it is so close, but am anxious, too!!!