Week 37

Ok, so I've been a little slack this past 2 weeks. Look at how big my belly is this week! I've finally started being uncomfortable in the afternoons. I try to go to the pool in the evenings because it takes all the weight off my feet and back. My feet and hands hurt terribly all day. My hands feel like they have arthritis. The doctor said it was from the swelling and it was completely normal. I can no longer wear my wedding bands so I bought a cheap, silver band from the mall. I wonder how long I'll be swollen?
I'm going to the doctor weekly now. I've been checked twice and I haven't started dilating or thinning out yet. I secretly hope there will be some progress every time I go. I'd love for her to come early so I could have more time with her over the summer. She's due in three weeks and it feels like forever. I started packing my bag today. Thank goodness I asked everyone on FB what I should pack. I had so many responses and suggestions of things I didn't think about! Who would have thought of a lap top, boppy, magazines for the hubby and quarters for the vending machine!
The nursery if finished now. Sally covered the glider with the beautiful fabric that Tim picked out. It is so pretty and perfect! Thank you Sally!

Week 34

This was a low key week. I had a doctors appointment on Tuesday and I'm measuring with in the normal "34/35" week range. Next week I start going once a week and being checked vaginally. I guess that means we're getting closer. Yikes!
We had our beach maternity photos made. On Tuesday, we're finishing with some inside photos. I really want some black and white photos and we're going to try to do the white, silhouette photos. I am so happy with the pictures so far. I found Katie Mathews on facebook, of all places!
Poole sent me another fabulous box of clothes. Its taken me a couple of days, but I've finally begun to wash them. We really need to put another rack in the closet so I can sort all the clothes that are hanging. That's on the "to do" list. Well, we only have 5 more weeks "to do" whats left. I haven't packed my bag yet. I guess I'll work on that with in the next 2 weeks.

We picked out the final fabric for the glider. Sally and I narrowed it down to two: a neutral color with pink, green, blue polka dots with stripes and a pink, flower, twall pattern. We let Tim make the final decision and he chose the twall! We were so surprised. We thought for sure he'd choose the "less girlie" one. Sally is almost finished covering it. I can't wait to take a picture of it so everyone can see how pretty it is!
I'm so tired of having heartburn. I go through a bottle of tums every 1 1/2-2 weeks. In fact, I need to get another bottle today!

week 33

This has been a wonderful week. I had another ultra sound at Wilmington Fetal Maternal. Porter is 5.1 pounds now. She's in the "normal" range now instead of being big like she was a month ago. On Friday, I had my 3D ultra sound. It was amazing! She kept her arm in front of her face so it was hard to see her mouth. We tried for 45 minutes to get her to move it but she wasn't cooperating. Finally, on Saturday I had my family and friends shower. I am so grateful to have so many wonderful people who love me. I had friends and family come in from Fayetteville and Raleigh as well as Wilmington. I just want everyone to know how grateful and appreciative I am for their love and support. It was a beautiful shower and I just want to thank my teacher friends from the bottom of my heart. I appreciate all of you so much!
We are 6 weeks away from delivery..if she goes full term. School ends this week and I don't have any summer plans. I'm having a little bit of cramping but nothing that I think is a contraction. I am now going to the doctor every 2 weeks. This week I'm going to have her start checking me. I'm ready to deliver!

Sally finished the window treatments, crib ruffle and blanket. It all turned out so beautiful. Check out the starfish we hung on the curtains. Hillarie got me a beautiful piece of artwork with Porters initials as well as a crab mirror. They are both perfect for the nursery!! Thank you and love you Hillarie!!

week 32

Porter has hiccups at least once a day now. Its so cute! I had a doctors appointment on Thursday. She is head down now and was kicking out to the left side of my belly. By Sunday, she had moved further down and now I don't feel her kicking anywhere. I just feel her bottom and backside through my belly. I guess she's preparing to come out. Yikes!
I had 2 showers this week. My small group threw me a surprise shower Tuesday night and Ogden gave me a shower on Thursday. I have been so blessed by friends who have given me so much. I literally have 46 onsies..and more to come I'm sure! I even had to turn away some "freebies" from a colleague who just had her second daughter. It would be selfish if I accepted any more stuff...especially since Poole is sending me another box from Florida!
This is an exciting week for us. On Thursday, I have another ultra sound at Wilmington Fetal Maternal to check Porter's kidney. Friday, we have our 3D ultra sound at Wombs Window (I strategically saved money for it over the past few months since it is extra $$!). Not only do we get 3D photos, we also get a 10 minute video. I hope she cooperates so we can see her sweet little face. Saturday is another big day since I have my "family and friends" shower. So, its a busy week at the Nichol's house!