Pregnancy update

Last night I was miserable with back ache and Braxton Hicks contractions all evening. I almost thought I might be in labor...I finally went to bed figuring that if it were the real thing I would definitely wake up!! I didn't...I went for my regularly scheduled check up this morning. She informed me that in 3rd+ pregnancies the Braxton Hicks contractions can be constant and quite painful. How exciting!! I'm measuring 36-37 cm and that's right along with my due date. They always say the baby sounds "really happy" when they listen to her heart beat.

My wardrobe continues to shrink everyday while my belly continues to expand!! The worst part is finding something to sleep in...my largest t-shirts and Brent's t-shirts aren't quite right anymore...I can't find any comfortable pants that don't bind my belly. I'm not buying anything else.

I'm still working my regular 40 hour work week. It's very difficult but I'm making it. The doctor very gently suggested/requested that I not do anything at home in the evenings since I'm working 40 hours per week. Ha! She has 4 boys - she's funny!! (see previous post)

While I have enjoyed the miracle of this baby growing inside of me and I do want her to be born at the time when she is ready, I'm also quite ready to have my body back. On the other hand, I'm not looking forward to the sleep schedule that is soon to come either. Someone at work said I should pray to God that I am ready for the baby to be born because He answers prayers. My answer was, "I am praying and I think He wants me to learn to be patient!!" (this isn't the first time I've been supposed to learn this lesson either!!)

I know that God will bring Mariah into our lives at just the right time. I'm so excited to see what she looks like and hold her. I can't wait to have a little girl to love. I keep trying to tell myself regarding the discomfort I am having now that it will all be worth it in just a few short weeks.