33 Weeks...the countdown begins!

How far along? 33 weeks 

Barely squeezing in this shirt now!

Total weight gain? At my last doc appt it was still 25 (first time of zero weight gain in months!), but I know it's more now...I'm eating like a mad woman again and swelling like one, too!

Maternity clothes? Oh, yes. And nothing else except old pj's or Rocky's t-shirts/jackets.

Sleep? Same ole, same ole except the dog has now decided my side of the bed is her home. Urgh...

Best moment this month? Well, it's been a pretty eventful month! Let me summarize like this: visit to ER where I had to be cardioverted (heart semi-stopped and restarted. Scariest moment of my life. Literally.), visit to perinatal specialist (due to ER visit...the fun thing is I got have a LONG, detailed ultrasound which I haven't had since 20 weeks. It was so great to see that sweet baby again and to find out she still looks great! My kidney scared the doc because of a severe case of hydronephrosis (fluid filled kidney) but I'm not in pain so it should be fine, first shower which was more fun than I ever thought possible (got to see old friends, family and got loved on big time), got to start nesting (although we're still waiting on the crib and dresser, I have started decorating and organizing clothes, blankets, books, etc. I even washed 3 loads of baby stuff. It was so surreal as I realized it was the beginning of the next 18 years!)...

My forever friends who through me the best shower!

 Basically, despite the scary moments and the discomforts, I have loved this month. My favorite thing is that Olivia is on the move almost constantly. Even though she kicks the heck out of my ribs and right side, it's the most wonderful feeling in the world to be able to pick out her little knees and feet and hands and baby butt :)

Another fun thing is that we started our birthing classes last night. It was pretty eye-opening for Rocky (he got to see a video of a birth and learn all kinds of things that were once foreign to him). I learned a good bit, too, about the labor process. It made me both very dreadful and very excited...on one hand, I can't imagine living thru such an event and on the other hand, I can hardly believe we are really going to have and see and hold our baby girl soon!!

Miss anything? I really miss being able to drink whatever I want. I am watered-out.

Sexy, swollen hocks. 

Movement? Seems almost constant and I love it. It hurts like the dickens sometimes, though.

Food cravings? Not really, but as mentioned above, my appetite is back in full force!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Sometimes her movements near my aorta/stomach make me feel a little queasy.

Symptoms? The newest which really picked up this week is swelling. Ugghhh, it stinks! My feet and calves and sometimes thighs feel like they're gonna bust! My hands and wrists swell pretty badly and the worst part is the pain, especially at night. My toe and finger joints are so tender and it hurts to walk, open things that twist, write, type, etc. It's not constant and some days there's barely any...not sure why that is but I'm thankful for the inconsistency!

Have you started to show yet? Um. Yes! People say I still look smaller than 8 months but there is no doubting there's a big baby in there! I got a legit preggo belly no doubt.

Labor signs? No, thank goodness!!

Belly button in or out? I think it's officially a "flattie."

Wedding ring on or off? Been off the last week or two. Fingers stay fat.

Happy or moody most of the time? I've really just noticed a change in mood when my blood sugar drops...feels like I could rip someone's head off :)

Name possibilities? Olivia Day it is!

Looking forward to? Getting furniture, showers in April and I really can't wait to have her!