35 Weeks

I’m definitely counting down now! It’s hard not to rush it! 5 weeks to go…I hope. I’m trying not to get too caught up on my due date because chances are it will be later than that. We finished up our prenatal classes and I really enjoyed them. Not that I will remember a darn thing once labor starts:) I think the baby has dropped or is in the process of dropping. My belly button seems to have moved down along with the rest of my tummy. I’m still sleeping about the same, but I get up several times in the night. I feel like I am constantly in need of potty breaks now! I have a picture that shows how my belly has gotten bigger and lower. At our prenatal class they say it’s usually 2-3 weeks before delivery that the baby drops so that’s freaking me out! The baby is still kicking up a storm and letting me know he/she is in there! My doctor’s appointments continue to be quick, but everything has been fine. Starting with the next appointment I will be going weekly. I am interested to find out what position the baby is in.

I’ve been pretty sure that we will have a boy, but I have had several dreams about having a girl so now I really don’t know what to expect. The baby’s room is done. I have a picture to show you the crib. My mom is planning to do some paintings in the room once we know if it’s a boy or girl. For now, we are leaving the spare bed in the room for guests to stay in, but as soon as baby starts collecting more stuff, it will have to move. The crib is put together, I’ve done all the laundry, and I have sterilized the pacifiers and bottles. Yes, I know, I’m a little crazy! I am a little too prepared. Now I have to occupy myself until Baby comes, but I am hoping to read a few good books while I wait.

We got some pictures taken last weekend of my pregnant belly. They turned out really great! Last night, Ed and I had a little date night. We went to dinner and a movie. I have decided that I probably won’t be going to any more movies unless I just have to see it in the theater because it wasn’t a very comfortable experience, especially with baby bumping into my bladder every so often. Next weekend we are going to the Iowa vs. Michigan State football game in Iowa City. I am really hoping the weather holds out and baby decides to wait until after that to come, but I will probably pack all the hospital bags in the car just to be safe! After that, we will probably be laying low for the month of November. I can’t wait to meet Baby Bittner and finally put a first name to our little one!

33 Weeks

32 weeks
I think Ed and I have been busier in the last few weeks than we ever were before! Things have been going well, and I am still feeling pretty good. I am getting pretty big, though! We have 7 weeks until my due date and I have a feeling it’s going to fly by!

We went to Kansas City a few weeks ago to visit Dad and Diana and to go to the Kansas City vs. San Francisco game. Ed was pretty disappointed that the 49ers lost, but we still had a good time. There are a few pictures from the trip. The baby has been moving so much and seems to respond to Ed’s voice. He or she moves a lot when Ed talks to my belly. One time, Ed put his head on my tummy and the baby kicked him immediately. It was so funny! We are looking forward to another trip to watch football in a few weeks. We are going to the Iowa vs. Michigan State game. I hope the weather is nice!

I am starting to feel less and less energetic. Sleeping is interesting! I usually wake up in the middle of the night and then the baby will kick and keep me up. The funny thing is that I can be so tired, but not able to sleep. I guess this is good practice for me! I went to the doctor last week and everything continues to go well. The baby’s heartbeat has been in the 140’s the last few times. I’m not sure what that means! They said they will start checking the baby’s position in the last month. I keep trying to guess what body part is sticking out or hitting me, but I doubt I am right!
This past weekend, we had our first baby shower in Waterloo. All of my family was invited to the shower. It was great to see everyone and so fun to open all the gifts! I have a few pictures from the shower, too. I am so excited to get the gifts put away and get our crib together! I can’t get over how close we are! I got lots of nice blankets and baby clothes at the shower so I will be excited to do some laundry (It’s not often that I’m excited about laundry)! It gives me something to occupy myself in the evenings. I also have tons of thank you notes to write.

Well, I will try to update again soon! Take care!