Growing Right Along

Thought I would post some more belly pictures. I am now 35 weeks and change. Feeling really big and baby feels really heavy. Sometimes I really don't know how much longer I will make it! My sciatic pain is still there  but right now it's not getting any worse so that is a positive. I am starting to have contractions and everyone comments on how low the baby looks. Next doctor appt is on Thursday, hoping to get some more info on the doctors take.

33 weeks

34 weeks

35 weeks

I know that I said I wouldn't wait super long between updates but oops! No excuses I know but I have a lot going on. I work full time, am a full time mom of three crazy busy kids, I decided to go back to school this semester for my bachelors degree in nursing, we decided to build a house, and I am growing this miracle! Crazy I know but  I don't know any other way.
So here is where we are. 30.2 weeks today.

We found out that the dads are having another girl, probably named Evelyn!!! Baby girl is growing happy and healthy. She continues to move and groove like crazy.
Health wise for me could be better but I really try not to complain but this time around is the hardest of all my pregnancies. My sciatic nerve has been bugging me since about 15 weeks. I have tried a chiropractor, physical therapy, massage therapy and all with no luck. I have tingly toes all the time and points where my foot goes completely numb. My ob got a bit concerned at my last appointment and sent me off to see a neurosurgeon today. In which he told me come back when I am not pregnant. Boo. I know we only have 9 weeks left but oh man does this pain hurt. It keeps me from sleeping some nights and limits what I am able to do but I guess I don't have any other option than to just bear through the last little part. My family has been so super supportive and I am lucky to have them!!! I get asked all the time if this will be it for me for pregnancies and I really think that this pain has made that decision for me. I also get asked if I regret doing it again with all the pain and I really don't regret it at all. Yes the pain sucks big time but I know it will all be worth it in the end when the dads get to hold their precious daughter! Just keeping my eye on the prize!!
Thought I would include some pics of me growing and I will really try to update more often now that we are getting down to the good stuff.... the end!

A Waaaayyy overdue update

     Wow what a slacker I have been in the update department!! Lots to tell and really not much to tell. Let's start with the exciting. I am now 20 weeks and on Friday we will be finding out the sex of this baby! It makes no difference to me what it is but I can't wait for the pictures and to hear that he/she is growing as expected and healthy as can be. The dads will be here for the ultrasound and I am very excited for them to get to see their littlest.
     I have been feeling the baby move like crazy just this last week. I was starting to get a little worried that I wasn't feeling movement as early as I expected. But no worries now. This baby is moving just fine.
     I am growing which is a good sign. That means baby must be growing too! I am now easily showing the baby bump. I am so happy to be out of the "fat? or pregnant?" stage. I love when I get to this point and people can start to tell I'm pregnant instead of the confused curious look on their face when they are trying to decide if they should ask if I am pregnant or not.
     Now on to the not so fun news, I am still getting sick! It's weird because it really didn't happen till late in the 15th week of this pregnancy but I am now throwing up about once a day. It comes from out of no where and at no specific time. At least it's not all day and once I clear it from my system I do feel much better and go on with the day.
     I also am in tremendous pain! Since about the 13th week of this pregnancy my sciatic nerve started bothering me. It started with low back pain, moved to pain down the back of my thigh, to down to my calf, and then down to my toes with tingling in my toes. It is when I stand, walk and sometimes sit. I have done every home remedy that has been proposed to me. I have done chiropractic care 2x a week, physical therapy 2x a week, massage therapy, and all with no pain relief. :( The only way that pain is temporarily relieved is if I am lying down on my side with pillows everywhere. Now if I could only work and live like that!! I really am hoping at this next Dr. appt he will have some other options for me because there are days when I just cry because the pain is so bad but things must get done. It is crazy because will all my other pregnancies I have never felt anything like this and have no history of back pain! The doctor, chiropractor and physical therapist all tell me it's from the stretching of my ligaments and muscles from my body changing with the baby growing and they all expect it to get worse before it gets better. Good news huh?!?
     I promise I will try to update this site way more often and add pics after we learn the sex.