32 Weeks

Today we are 32 weeks along.  She has hair, all of her organs are in place, all her fingers and toes, she moves like crazy, and her face is still a mystery since she covers it with her hands every time we try to see.  According to the baby apps and emails, her skin is no longer translucent, she can suck her thumb, and she can see light if it comes through my skin.  Which we tested and she does NOT like haha.

We're up to doctor visits every 2 weeks, our next one Monday.  They'll push around, figure out where she is and how she's positioned, she'll move because she does not like to be poked or prodded, and we'll all have a good laugh.

My feet hurt, my ankles are now cankles, my back hurts, I can't find a comfortable sleeping position, I have heartburn anytime I eat anything, my balance is off, I'm a little more emotional than normal, I can't catch my breath, and I have the most bizarre dreams.  Still love every second.

We are nearly finished with her dresser remodel, her room is painted and the crib is put together.  I have to wash her clothes, and pack the hospital bag because this is happening so much sooner than it seems.  I am overwhelmed in the best possible way.  There is so much to do and to consider, but the reality is that as long as she has some clothes (because January is cold), a place to sleep, and my milk comes in, we're good.  We can fill in the rest as we go.  She'll be too young to notice silly things like whether the curtains were hung in time.

The reality is that Momma is still working so hard to make sure she has a good life, and that doesn't leave a lot of time for hanging up pictures.  I did drop piano, for now, because classes started back up again and something had to give.  Work is busy; we are short on staff and not short on work.  Don't worry, I don't overdo it...most days...there is no point in getting stressed because then they'll just put me on bed rest and that will stress me out more!  Classes are tough.  The online program is abbreviated; each course is only half a semester long, but is a full semester of work.  Most of the weekend is typically devoted to schoolwork, as most of the week is devoted to work.  I thought about taking a break from school, but I'm worried if I walk away now, I won't finish.  I'm half way through the MBA program, there are 5 courses left.  And now I'm going to be an example.  So I will finish.  My current course runs through the beginning of December, then I scheduled my next course for the second half of the spring semester, which will begin in March.  That will give me a small break to get settled into a new routine with little one.

We are probably going to spend the holidays this year on baby prep (and homework).  Not that we don't want to see our family, but travel is getting more difficult for me and I don't think I have the energy for entertaining right now.  Also, she's due so close to the holidays, that I'm sure we'll be having plenty of company just after.  So this year, we're just going to enjoy the last year of just us...and the last bit of quiet we'll have around here :)