A pregnancy update

I'm 34 weeks and 4 days which means only 5 weeks to go!  This photo, however is from 32 weeks 4 days.  It's a pretty far cry from 19 weeks. 

Things are going well with baby Pippa.  (No, we are not actually going to name the baby Pippa, but we're not going to use her real name anywhere on the internet and would appreciate it if you didn't either.  We chose Pippa for baby's blog name as a salute to our UK babymoon.)  I had to get two steroid shots to develop her lungs a bit faster in case she decides to come early but I am determined to carry her to term (and it looks like I will).

My body is totally rocking this baby growing business.  I feel pretty fantastic.  I'm not waddling yet, I'm still sleeping well and I haven't had swollen ankles, a return of morning sickness, sciatica, loss of balance, a single Braxton Hicks contraction, crazy mood swings, or heartburn (I've never had heartburn; I think if I actually had it I might think I was dying!).  Go body!

I have had some emotional days.  Not like crying all day, but just days when I tear up frequently.  I am getting sort of uncomfortable, but most of the time it is still okay.  For example, I can still tie my shoes, but it's getting awkward.  Baby is definitely up higher than she's ever been - just below my ribs.  It's not hurting yet or affecting my breathing (well, it did for two days), but it is definitely more comfortable if I sit up very straight.  Turning over in bed at night takes some work and some time.  So does getting up from bed or from lounging on the couch.  I feel hotter than usual and I am actually pretty pale for summertime because I spend all my time inside with the AC.  Some days my fingers are too swollen to wear my real ring so I wear a larger cocktail ring instead.  But let's be honest, these are pretty small complaints.

We finished our Lamaze class and both feel a lot better about how this is all going to go down. 

And that's where we are. 

The post beneath this one is pretty new, too.