On My Nerves

So, I am 36 weeks pregnant now and I get why everybody complains about the last few weeks of pregnancy. The girls were early and I was on bedrest for most of the pregnancy,  so I didn't experience the swelling, back pain, sleeplessness, etc. I still wouldn't ever wish bedrest or premature babies on my worst enemy but I have to say that the last few weeks of pregnancy are really TERRIBLE. The main reason I am so miserable is that Aubrey has parked herself on my sciatic nerve. I guess this is pretty common, especially in the 3rd trimester, but it is SO uncomfortable. It is worse when I am walking but sitting and laying down don't help much so I have still been on the go for the most part. I have been off of work all week for Thanksgiving, so I have been Christmas shopping, Christmas decorating, and finishing up the nursery. I am happy to report that decorating is done, shopping is almost done, and the nursery is coming together. I have all the parts for the nursery but it's not totally put together yet. I go back to work Monday for two more weeks then I have one week off before she gets here.

In other baby news, she is doing great! I had an ultrasound last week and she looks perfect. They have estimated that she weighs about 6 lbs!! My dr. said this is probably a high estimate but he expects her to be about 8lbs at birth. This makes me really happy. Even though her 6 lb. self is creating some major pain for me right now, I am still so thankful for a big, healthy baby. Speaking of being thankful, we celebrated Thanksgiving at home this year just the four of us. All of our family will be traveling to Frisco two or three times during December for all of the birthdays and for Christmas so we didn't have any visitors and there was no way I could travel. It was really nice to have a whole week at home to get things done around the house. Instead of the traditional turkey, Ben grilled steaks and shrimp and I made twice baked potatoes, green bean bundles, rolls, and apple pie (well I didn't actually make the apple pie. The Walmart bakery did). It was all delicious and a nice little Thanksgiving feast for four. The next month is going to be a crazy whirlwind of baby showers, 5 year old birthdays, Christmas programs, Christmas parties, Aubrey's arrival, family, and the Holidays. I will post when I can but it may be March before I actually have a chance to post about all of those things! Here are a few pics from their Thanksgiving feast at school.

Ava at the feast. They are really into making silly faces for the camera these days so this was the best smile I could get.

Macy at the feast. Smiling perfectly for the camera (shocking!!).

 

 

 

 Ava spelling a word on the Smart Board at their school. They just got the smart board a few weeks ago and it is such a cool way for the kids to learn.