So I'll be 35 weeks tomorrow and I'm starting to feel the burn-feet have really begun to swell this past week more than normally and they won't go down at all like they used to. I'm wearing yellowbox flip flops and balerina slippers to work right now-ha! I think I've gained about 45-50 pounds now, so I can see why!

I had a pregnancy massage yeterday to loosen up some the muscles in my back and legs but it only helped for a few hours. Lucas has been sitting on my sciatic nerve since Monday and he just released yesterday so I'm pretty excited about that. Bruce is absolutely hilariuos now-he has picked up my bathroom breaks in the middle of the night and gets up when I go (usually 2-3 times a night) and waits by the door so he can go out too! Then he wants to share some love for about 3-4 minutes before I head off to work by sticking his head in my chest and belly while I give him some attention. It's very cute-wonder how he's gonna act when Lucas gets here! when my God-daughter, Kailyn comes to visit , he so curious and just whines becasue he doesn't understand. It'll be funny to see a baby full time at home and how he reacts!

Ben and I took maternity photos on Aug 12th (26th bday). We just got the CD in the mail yesterday. It was so much fun!

I'm in the middle of baby shower fun now and have another one on Sunday-I can't belive all the love, support, and thoughtfulness we have received-It's been truly amazing! I think we are going to be all set-up when Lucas gets here-He's already spoiled!

I will have my last 2 week doc appointment this coming Monday-then it's week to week from there-That'll be interesting!

We had our hardwood floors laid this past Tuesday and we are cleaning up from that wreckage now-but WOW-did it make all the difference in the house! That carpet was ruined,and it'svery refreshing in the house now. Ben is working to complete the trim and then we'll get all the stuff we stuck into the guest room and Lucas's room and set out. Then have to focus back on Lucas's room and the guest room-Gotta hurry, time is moving fast!

P.S. Do I look fat? hahahaha!! I even have piggy fingers now-I love it though!!!! All for my Lucas!

Picture taken today at 32 weeks 2 days :) Please disregard the stretchmarks-they came univited!

how long has it been??!!!

Well, I'm at 32 weeks and it has been far too long since I last updated! And wow with the changes that have occured since then! I'm going to the doctor every 2 weeks now and they say I'm looking pretty good (if 40 extra pounds looks good!) But the baby looks good anyway! He's continuing moving around like a mad man in there and I feel every little squirm now. It seems like he likes to be sideways because there are a lot of moments when I can feel him on either side at the same time. It's quite strange but I absolutely LOVE it! I like to come home and just watch him. :)

Sleeping has become an issue. If I'm not up because it's the third bathroom break of the night, then it's becasue my hip hurts or my arm is asleep or I'm too hot. haha! It's all becoming so surreal now! Only 8 more weeks of that with increasing intensity I suppose.

Daily duties take a lot more out of me, just to stir brownie batter the other day required me sitting down. Grocery shopping is the most fun, I don't go to Wal-Mart anymore unless absolutely necessary, standing in line for 20 minutes to check is a no-go! Publix works the best for me these days. And is it me or is like 1000000 billion degrees hotter this year! I have an internal furnace I know but wow!!

Ben has done a great job on Lucas's room, He's so talented and has said he enjoys doing it for the baby-I think it made it more real to him too. We have everything in there-baby bed, changing table, chair, armoire. Ben painted some of his art above the doors and window and we're ready to fill it all in now. Speaking of which I had my first baby shower yesterday hosted by my wonderful friends Allison (cousin actually) and Maria. It was great and receiving all the fun baby items was just as excting as I thought it would be!! Lucas is going to be set when he arrives with all the love we've been getting!

Mom came to spend the day with me and we had a great time. She's so excited as well! We stopped into Kohl's for $2-$4 baby clothes! YES!!!

Go back to the doc this Friday to see what the little one is up to at the start of the 33rd week!!!