35 weeks!

I had my 35 week doctor's appt. today and everything still looks great. Her heartbeat is strong and I am measuring in the average range. So, the doctor is guessing that she will weigh around 6 or 7 lbs. when she is born. My next doctor's appt. is two weeks from now and from that point on I will have an appt. once a week.

I had a few days/nights this past week that were rough w/ me beginning to get uncomfortable and waking up at 4 in the morning wide awake! However, thankfully, it hasn't been every night and the last two days I've actually felt pretty good again. It makes it easier too w/ me at home and not starting a new job until Nov. In fact, I actually feel a little guilty that things are going this smoothly, especially given that Ben and I have a family member on his side and a couple friends who have had serious pregnancy complications/baby issues. I can't imagine how difficult that would & our prayers go out to them be b/c I know I worry enough about our baby as it is...

This coming weekend is my last baby shower for my mom's side of the family, some neighbors, and friends. It is at our house, which I am excited about b/c a lot of people haven't gotten to see the house yet, even though we've lived here a year now. The nursery is now finished too w/ furniture in it, so after this weekend I will probably post pictures of both, along w/ my 35 week pregnancy picture. I will say I am feeling bigger by the day & we are both starting to get antsy about wanting to meet our baby and bring her home (outside my stomach that is)! The best way to describe my feelings right now - since I can't resist adding something about feelings given my profession -- I would compare it to a rollercoaster. Overall, I am thrilled & it is one of the most special times in my life so far. However, it isn't without its moments of anxiety and fear that everything in the last few weeks will go well, that I will survive labor, and that I will be a good mom once we get home!