35 Weeks

I am miserable, ornery, and no fun to be around. I can't sleep for more than an hour at a time because just as soon as I fall asleep I wake up to pee or the baby moves and wakes me up. I have no patience and my kids keep asking when I'm going to work or when daddy is going to be home. I hate that I feel so crappy and I'm so mean, but I also can't really do a lot about it.

Nesting has finally kicked in, I went through baby clothes this week, bought all my basics like diapers and lotion, repainted an old dresser, cleaned the basement, and organized the big kids clothes. All that I have left is to finish washing and putting away baby clothes and pack hospital bags.

I saw the dr. last week, well actually the nurse practioner... Dr. Wood is still on maternity leave. I haven't gained any weight in about 6 weeks and I'm measuring 4 weeks behind. Of course she sent me for an ultrasound. Baby girl was measuring exactly 34 1/2 weeks and is perfectly healthy. She is head down and low in my pelvis. (they told me this exact same thing about this time when I was pregnant with Cole so I wasn't surprised in the least). I was secretly hoping maybe I'd have low amniotic fluid or something so I'd have to be induced, but I know she still needs a little bit longer to be ready and I want to have a healthy baby. My next appointment is at 36 weeks, while Matt is in Florida, with my regular doctor. I never thought I'd be so excited to see her. As long as I make it to then, she can come anytime :)

I decided to take maternity leave a few weeks early because I just can't handle the stress and anxiety that work causes on top of everything else right now. Last Tuesday was officially my last day. It has been nice to be at home and not have to stress about going anywhere or having to take the kids anywhere.

My kids definetly recognize that something is changing at our house. They have both been extremely clingy, whiny, and naughty. Brooke's preschool teacher even commented on how she's wanted to hold her hand or sit on her lap everyday lately. That is so not like my kids. I'm sure a lot of it has to do with the extremely ridiculous hours Matt has been working because they never get to see him and the rest of it is probably that they are stuck home with me 24/7 telling them to be quiet and quit bugging me.

I will sure be glad to get this baby out and have a normal body and normal emotions again!

It Must Be Halloween

Party

Brooke had a Halloween Party at preschool yesterday. It was lots of fun. We read stories, decorated bags, trick-or-treated, played games, and the kids put on a short program for us. The kids all looked adorable in their costumes.

Mrs. Lisa reading stories

Listening to the story

This is all Cole wanted to do... color... not surprising, he'll do this for hours at home.

Halloween Parade

Making her "Trick or Treat" bag

Passing out treats to all her friends

Getting ready to sing... I took a video of it that is SO CUTE, if I can figure it out, I'll post it later.  My child is a performer!

Little Miss Witch, singing her witch song

Taking a bow

Field Trip

Brooke's preschool class went on a field trip to Black Island Farms today.  They got to go on a hayride, pick pumpkins, see animals, and play on the big slide, train, and bounce house.  The kids had a blast and didn't want to leave when it was time!

 Going on the hayride, Cole was scared of the big tractor at first.

 The sun was really bright, but we all got fresh carrots picked from the ground.

 In the pumpkin patch... all the kids got to choose a pumpkin and cut it off the vine.

 
 Brooke and her pumpkin

 Cole and his pumpkin... it was "heby"

 Back on the hayride

 Looking at the animals.  Brooke said, "those are BIG chickens!"... they were turkeys

 Great big hayslide.  Brooke climbed all the way up the back multiple times.  Cole was too scared.

 Riding the horse swing... again Cole was too scared.

 Train Ride

This was a sandbox of corn.  The kids thought it was great.

30 Weeks

30 down... 10 to go... and it better be 8.  I am probably jinxing myself by saying that but I'm hoping that since my first two were early she will be too :)

Went to the doctor today.  Well her partner actually, Dr. Wood had her baby last week and is out until Thanksgiving.  I am still measuring small.  Big surprise.  She said that my growth is consistent though and since I was this way with my other pregnancies she isn't worried.  Its probably just because I have a long torso and lots of room to hide a baby.  My blood pressure was also high for me... 135/80, but still in the normal range so they're just going to watch it the next couple weeks.

I feel like I have gotten huge in the last month.  I know others would disagree, but to be honest I get really sick of hearing how small I am.  I realize I may look small, but I certainly don't feel that way!  Turning over and getting in and out of bed is a huge task.  I dread the nights when one of the kids wake up crying because it takes such effort to get up.  (which by the way is becoming way too frequent... if anyone has suggestions on how to get a 2 and 3 year old to stay in their own bed I'd like to hear them!) I'm starting to get more tired all of the time.  Clothes are a joke.  It is an ordeal to find something that fits that doesn't make me look frumpy and that is comfortable enough to wear all day.  I have to go to a business dinner with Matt's firm next week and I'm already stressed about what to wear. 

On the bright side, I have been going to the chiropractor here and there for pain in my back and hips and it has helped immensely!  I'm still sleeping at night and still feeling pretty good during the day, I just hope it continues! 

I pulled out my boxes of baby clothes yesterday so I can start going through and seeing what I have, they are still sitting on my living room floor.  I've made a list of basic things I know I still need, but I've yet to go to the store and get them.  I keep thinking that I need to finish all of my sewing projects, but I just don't have the ambition.  Maybe nesting will kick in soon?  Or does that go away with your last baby?  It certainly seems like I had everything ready to go with Brooke and Cole by this point in time.

This is a terrible picture because I only had my cell but it is a comparison of 26-30 weeks.  Its amazing how much she's grown in just a month!

Happy Birthday Cole!

Cole is 2 years old today.  I cannot believe how fast time goes.  He still seems like such a baby to me, yet we're going to have another newborn in only two months.  He definetly has his own little personality and lets you know what he wants... and boy is he getting into that terrible two stage!  We sure love him though!  Happy Birthday Baby Boy!

And a few of Brooke because she is such a cheeser and can't be left out of pictures :)

Master

I don't know why I didn't post this sooner, but better late than never :).

Matt officially graduated with his MAC (Master's of Accounting) at the beginning of August.  We are so proud of all his hard work and dedication!  There have been lots of early mornings, late nights, commuting, studying, tests, presentations, etc.  and not once have I heard a complaint out of Matt's mouth.  He is so dedicated and hard working and I'm so grateful to have a husband that works so hard for our family.

Tomorrow is his first day at his "official" grown up job.  He was worked at the school district since 2002, with the exception of his mission, so it will be a BIG change and I'm sure something he will miss.  But... this is what he has worked so hard for the last couple of years and I couldn't be more excited for him!  Out of all the accounting students in Utah, he was one of only three total and the only one from Utah State chosen for an internship .  He worked hard at his internship and he has earned a position with a (hopefully) great company! 

Now on to the CPA exam...

28 Weeks

I went to the Dr. today for my 28 week appt.  Finally made it to the 3rd trimester!  Only one more to go!  This is the last time I will see Dr. Wood before she has her baby.  She is hoping to be back around Thanksgiving so hopefully she'll be there to deliver baby.

Everything looks good except I'm measuring on the small side... surprise surprise.  This is one of the bad things about having to change doctors.  I LOVED Dr. Horsely and he's been through enough with me that he knew I'm just small and its not a cause to worry.  But... driving all the way to Logan just to have a baby didn't seem worth it.  Dr. Wood had me do an ultrasound just to make sure everything is still ok.  It is and actually by ultrasound measurments baby is right on schedule and weighs about 3 lbs.  I tried to tell Dr. Wood that.  I just never get very big, but oh well I got to see baby again :)  She is still laying sideways so hopefully in the next few weeks she'll turn head down.  I just might lose it if I have a breech baby.

I've started my countdown, I don't know if that is a good or a bad thing, it will probably make me more miserable in the end, but hey at least it gives me something to do.  I start going every 2 weeks now so that means only about 6 more appointments!  In the mean time, I try really hard to be nice and not ornery but I have a feeling it is only going to get worse as the weeks go by.  I apologize to my family in advance.