Past 34 weeks...what a blessing!

I feel extremely blessed. I have made it almost to 35 weeks and still no signs of pre-eclamsia! I had my doctor's appointment on Monday and my blood pressure was wonderful, no protien present, my weight was great, and no swelling! I was so happy that everything looks great now! I just feel so blessed that God has allowed me to have enough energy to take care of my little toddler monkey who never stops and needs attention 24/7 and do everything that I need to get done during the day. I had some goals that I wanted to get done before the end of October (since I didn't know how far I'd be able to make it in this pregnancy). I have accomplished most: getting furniture set up and the girls room completed, purchasing diapers and a few other things, getting all of Reese's clothes Newborn- 3 months washed and organized, getting our bookshelves organized, my craft room organized, some Young Women Stuff organized, and a few other things. I still haven't finished a sewing project that is taking SOOO long to do (more details once i finish it!) and I need to continue reading "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Baby". I had multiple nurses mention this book to me when Emma was in the NICU and I never got around to it then. I have heard nothing but "this is the absolute best book you could read for your self and your children". Obviously everyone has their opinions...I'll give mine after I read it :).

So I never made it this far or got this big with Emma. I really have started feeling more and more like an old lady. Okay, I've never been one, but I hear this is what they deal with too:
1. I have to go to the bathroom almost every hour and have to go in the middle of the night.
2. Aches and pains in my back, hips, etc that I have never had to deal with before.
3. Any time I move after sitting for a while I hear cracks and think "oh great. What was that?".
4. Emotional and cry just because :).
5. Tired after walking up a few stairs.
6. If I fall....it really isn't easy getting up. ("Ring around the rosies" with Emma just isn't an option to fall down anymore).

The only difference between me and those who are in their older years is that they had years and years and years to get there. I've had a few months to adjust.

It's so great though! Aside from the joking, I really count my blessings. Every day that I wake up and am still pregnant and can tell the baby is really growing this time, I thank my Heavenly Father that I am so blessed. I am getting really excited for Reese to join our family!