Getting Down to the End

I can't believe I'm about 35 1/2 weeks pregnant. I know so many people say that, but I really still wake up some mornings and am surprised and excited that I am pregnant. I feel like this is one of those life experiences (especially after struggling to get pregnant) that people think about as "in the future" and then when it comes you just can't believe you have done and it's over.

By how fast I was showing I really thought I'd be much bigger by now, but I don't feel huge or uncomfortably massive, at least still not yet. I suppose if Luke is super late I could potentially have 7 more weeks to get to that stage, though! Or, he could be fairly early and we could have a baby in just 2 weeks. I still can't imagine that part...having a son in a few weeks! eek!

My husband has been so cute lately. He probably says something at least once a day about how he just wants Luke here with us right now. I have to keep reminding him that he needs to develop a little more still because he's definitely ready for him to arrive! One of the things I am most looking forward to is seeing him with Luke and watching them interact.

A lot of people have been asking me if I am getting scared about labor and delivery. I really wish people would stop asking me that because I wasn't until now! But really, I guess I am still not so much. I mean, the baby is going to come out whether I freak out or not. I might as well try to relax and let my body do it's thing. I have been getting a little nervous about reviewing everything. We took Bradley classes so early because that was the only option at the time so I really want to review our materials from that and I really need to practice the HypnoBirthing relaxation techniques more. I listened to the CD to go to bed the other night and while it was just the basic one that comes w/ the book, it put both my husband and me to sleep! I have been doing the AAA-BBB-CCC technique and I really like that and find it works. I also need to work on the breathing. I have trouble treating the Sleep Breathing different than the other type of breathing.

I have a midwife appointment on Friday. I'm kind of nervous about this one because I know I've gained a bit of weight (definitely "too much" now) and I know they are going to the Group B Strep test then. I'm just not in the mood to have to deal with what that entails. I much prefer the appointments where I get to keep my clothes on and I'm in and out. :)

Saturday I have an acupuncture appointment. It's been since February since I've been! (I used acupuncture and herbs to get pregnant) He's going to be like "where the hell have you been?" I feel bad. :( It's just $70 each time! My mom wants me to go weekly from now until I deliver to help with delivery (and induce if necessary if I get to be past 40 weeks) so we're are splitting the cost which is sweet. :) I cannot wait for my appointment!