36 Weeks...

Okay, I'm getting all caught up today!


Physically, I am very ready for Baby Bruce to make his or her appearance, ASAP! As I mentioned in my previous post, my back has started spasming down in the sciatic area, which hurts a whole lot. This forced me to go and get a back support belt thingy. I think it's helping, but certainly has not removed all my discomfort.


And the heartburn...it is killing me. Maalox is like, my appetizer before each meal. And even then, it only gives me relief for a short while. I read that once Baby drops down a little, my heartburn should subside a bit. I hope so.

Also, my feet look like Fred Flintstone feet pretty much all the time now.

Okay, now for the technical information from the Baby Bible.

"Weighing about 6 pounds and measuring somewhere around 20 inches tall, your baby is almost ready to be served up into your arms. Right now, most of baby's systems (from circulatory to musculoskeletal) are just about equipped for life on the outside. Though the digestive system is ready to roll, too, it hasn't really gotten a workout yet. Remember, up until this point, your baby's nutrition has been arriving via the umbilical cord - no digestion necessary. But that's soon to change. As soon as baby takes his or her first suckle at your breast (or bottle), that digestive system will be jump-started - and those diapers will start filling."
~ What to Expect When You're Expecting, 4th Edition

Basically, this baby can come ANYTIME! Wa-hoo! Hopefully, it will wait at least another couple of weeks, though, because the baby's room looks like a bomb has hit it. I can't close out our registry for another couple of weeks (don't get me started on that stupid policy), so I'm at a stand-still, since we need to get some more basics (like a mattress) before I can really set up the nursery.

If you think of it, say a little prayer for the 3 of us. For me, I am getting more anxious about the actual birthing process. For Baby, obviously, that when he/she decides to come outta there, that it will all go smoothly. And for my Huzz, that he will continue to be calm and soothing to me. I can tell that he is getting pretty excited about this new addition to our family! And I'm sure he's looking forward to not having to rub my feet anymore!