36 weeks today!

I am feeling really pregnant! Sleeping has always been a challenge for me, but now even more so. Having a little swelling here and there, too, but my blood pressure is still good. At J's last appointment his heart rate was 153 bpm, which has been the same for the past 3 or 4 months! Good job, J!

I have my next appointment on Tuesday. Unfortunately M can't make it as he has an overnight trip to Albany, so I think if my Mom has off, I will see if she wants to come and listen to the heartbeat. :)

So my baby shower was Sunday

It was a lot of fun! My mom really went all out for it, too! I am so appreciative of all her work to make this event awesome. First she picked the best little restaurant I've ever been too (Nomad Pizza in Hopewell, NJ), she put together all the decorations and favors, and she even made cupcakes for everyone to take home! If you've ever been to my Mom and Dad's house, you will know she does not mess around in the kitchen.










The turn out was really great, though I was a little worried since it's a small space. Let's just say we were really cozy! Everyone loved the pizza, especially the dessert pizza that had Nutella and bananas on top! I couldn't believe how generous everyone was. I feel so lucky that my little guy is coming into the world with so much love around him.

I have a million thank you notes to write, but it was all worth it!

50 days to go! And only 48 days until Christmas!!

Had my 32 week appointment today at 32w6d. J's heart rate is 153 bpm, and my blood pressure is still good. Weight gain is not that great, meaning I gained 6 lbs in almost 3 weeks. I guess this is the time to do it! I was able to finally get the H1N1 shot. I really don't care about the opinions surrounding this vaccination, I made the decision to get it because it is what's best for the both of us. It is really hard to get around here, so I am very fortunate to get it. My arm is just a little sore, no side effects so far.

We had our first birthing class this past week, as well. It was really good and it helped my husband a lot, he was a little confused on the mechanics of childbirth and had a few questions. I like our instructor, she is an RN who has had ELEVEN children! All different types of births, too. Natural, c-section, VBAC, and she had an epidural, "just to try it". Haha! So we are in very good hands. :)

Oh, the picture you are seeing was my Halloween costume! I went as a present since J is due December 27th. Haha. I am cheesy, but who cares! This will be the best Christmas ever!!

My next appointment (at 35 weeks) is the last one of the two week interval appointments, after that I go to an appointment every week! The doctor said if I go into labor after 35 weeks, he will not stop it! How exciting! Watch I go to 42 weeks having said that, however. :( That will be just my luck. I just want him to come before Jan. 1st... for tax purposes! Ha! I sound like a parent, don't I?