Friday, May 14, 2010

34 Weeks!

I can't believe that we are on the final stretch with this pregnancy! I went to the doctor last week and I am going to be induced on June 18, which means I really only have 5 WEEKS LEFT! I have learned that 5 weeks is nothing when it comes to pregnancy, so I'm getting a little nervous on how fast the next few weeks are going to fly by!

But, the thing is, is that Doug and I are getting SO excited to meet this little guy...to see who he is and what he looks like. Oh my, I just love that first moment when you see your baby for the first time...I'm looking forward to that! I know that it's going to be amazing for both of us!

I am also getting very excited to have my body back...I seriously feel like my body has been taken over this time around. I know that it's all worth it, but I'm just getting so tired of: gaining weight at lightning speed, heartburn, sore ribs {oh my, this is the worst!}, constantly looking and feeling tired, going to the bathroom every 10 minutes!, waddling from side to side and getting teased by Doug for it {it's true, babe}, having Braxton Hicks contractions every 15 minutes {or less, sometimes}, not being able to get up off the floor after playing with the kids, etc... The list really does go on, but I'll stop there. Really, I do know that all of this stuff is just part of the deal when it comes to pregnancy, but I'm so thankful to almost be done and have this little guy out for everyone to see!

The other thing that scares me a bit is that I am NOT ready, at all. I haven't got the clothes ready, the car seat ready, bought the diapers and all the other little odds and ends that you need when you have a baby. Oh my, the next 5 weeks really are going to fly by because I really have SO much to do! Plus I wanted to get his baby blanket completely done...we'll see if that happens.

The one thing that I do know for sure is that Noah and Leah are so ready to meet their baby brother. Noah is constantly asking me questions about the baby and how he can help when he comes home. He is really going to be such a great big brother {again}! I'm excited because when we brought Leah home he was so oblivious to the entire situation, and with this baby he has grown up so much and is aware of what is going on and the changes that are going to take place in our family. I'm really excited to see how he really is when we bring him home. Leah...well...I don't think that she really understands what's going on. Although, she does come and kiss my belly constantly and says "hi baby" to my belly, BUT, she the same thing to Doug's belly, which makes him feel really special, so, ya, I don't think she gets it. She is very nurturing when it comes to other babies and she loves taking care of her little babies, so I guess we'll have to just wait and see how she reacts when we bring her little brother home from the hospital. It'll be interesting, that's for sure!

So, there's my update on this pregnancy and here's to just 5 more weeks before we meet this little angel {and, NO, he does not have a name yet!}.

Here I am at 34 weeks in all my pregnancy glory...

12 comments:

Kris said...

What a cute mama!!!

Kelsi said...

You look so dang cute! I can't believe you only have 5 weeks left! Time goes by fast. I loved having you guys over by the way, good times!

Kaeloni said...

You look so cute! I had to laugh when reading this cause I feel the exact same way that you do! Hang in there!

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The Dahle's said...

haha I know EXACTLY how you feel! Seriously reading what you wrote about how you feel and what your going through was like reading my own mind! You seriously took the words out of my mouth and I would write almost the exact same!

I am so excited for us to have boys sooo close together! A week apart how fun! I can't believe we are almost done too! Our pregnancies went by soooo fast! Don't worry I don't have diapers yet either. I don't even have the crib set up yet and all the other baby stuff (bouncer, swing, car seat, etc.) is still in storage. It is CRUNCH time now!

Allison Box said...

I can totally relate, besides the fact that I have more time than you. I am feeling all those same aches and pains too. And the "stress" of getting everything ready. So much to do, so little time. Good luck with everything! We get to go through this together again and even closer this time! I can't wait to meet our baby girl too. I am so anxious for that. But I can wait at the same time. I am sure you know what I mean.

Cher said...

you look amazing! no fat anywhere on your body, it's all cute baby-belly. you're right, 5 weeks probably will fly by. can't wait to see him either.

Melissa McCleery said...

You look great!!!! It is so fun that we have our kids so close in age.

Brent and Ashley said...

Whoa! Let the countdown begin! That is so exciting!
I had major flashbacks while reading this post. May the next few weeks go by fast! [but not so fast that you don't get everything done!!] You look great!!!

leishmanfamily said...

Angie, so funny! I totally hear ya girl! These are the same things I always complain to Nate about daily! So cute that Noah wants to help when you get home. What a sweet little boy!

leishmanfamily said...

And by the way....gaining weight at lightning speed???? You have got to be kidding. You look great!

Julie said...

You look great Angie! I was going to ask if you had a name for your new little guy the next time you did a pregnancy post. It will come to you I'm sure. We have both our next boy and girl names already picked out! I knew Irelyn's name before I was even pregnant. Yes....I'm weird!