43 Days Left

Dan and I can't believe how quickly we are coming up on meeting our new son. We are both totally ready, we have everything we need and we are totally prepared emotionally and physically to take on this new challenge.

I keep singing Dan's praises but truly I can't imagine getting through this with anyone else. He's been taking Sara every weekend on outrageous adventures so that I can rest. They have been hiking, riding trains, going to the circus, baking, you name it. They go until they are ready to just collapse. There isn't a better dad on the planet for my kids. Also, he is so supportive of me that I'm just about the luckiest too. It makes me proud to parent with him and to be married to him.

As far as myself, I seem to be doing better than at any other time in my pregnancy except for the fact that I'm more uncomfortable. I actually have had more energy, the nausea is somewhat better (it's about time after 8 months of it), and I feel more positive. I've really struggled this pregnancy with, well everything, as compared to the last one. I've had just about all the typical symptoms that women complain about and I really had almost none with Sara. I just haven't been myself at all. I'm looking forward to getting back to feeling normal and wearing regular pants again!!!

My belly is bigger than it was with Sara. I guess time will tell if Brennan is bigger than she was at 9lb. My pants are ridiculous. I'm pretty much in sweat pants now just to get something that stretches over the bulge. Sleeping at night is ridiculous and almost impossible. I wake up every hour all night. I'm sure the next 43 days is going to be much of the same. Also, leg cramps suck. I didn't have that with Sara, and it's not fun. I'm not sure pregnancy suits me at all. I'm amazed other women seem to get through it with such grace. I'm dragging myself kicking and complaining to the finish line and it's ugly.

Luckily I've been getting great reports at the doctor. I'm so hopeful that I'll make it to my c-section date on July 26th, especially since we already have my Mom's plane ticket set. I think the only reason I'd go early is if my BP spikes or if I somehow go into labor. So far though, the BP is doing just great an no one is finding reason to panic.

I really want to get some more pics of me pregnant with Sara so that we can look back on this time. I'm hoping to take those and post them soon. Brennan will be here before we know it.