6 weeks to go!

I realized this weekend that I haven't updated the blog in weeks... we have been so busy that time has just flown by. I have also been dealing with pregnancy induced carpel tunnel- I know, it sounds weird but is actually quite common in pregnant women (http://www.babycenter.com/0_carpal-tunnel-syndrome-during-pregnancy_234.bc). It is very uncomfortable and unfortunately I think I have a pretty bad case of it. At this point I am just trying to do anything I can to relieve the pain- acupuncture, physical therapy, wrist braces, ice, heat, yoga, sleeping with arms/hands elevated, and avoiding activities that aggravate it even more. Eric has been very helpful, taking care of me and listening to me complain on a daily basis. My mom has also been very supportive. She has been taking me to appointments and listening to me complain as well.

At 8.5 months pregnant I am ready to not be pregnant anymore- I don't want this baby to come before he is ready of course but I am just really excited to be a mom and have a family with Eric- we want to finally be able to hold our baby boy. I remember how great I felt only a few months ago. I thought I would feel that way the entire pregnancy and never get to the point where I was sick of being pregnant-well I was wrong!

I hope this pregnancy continues to go quickly as Eric and I are both getting more and more anxious to meet our baby boy. On the other hand, I don't think either of us really feel "ready"- there is still so much to do... finishing touches on the nursery, baby items we still need to purchase, books to read (like they will give us all the answers, right? :)), a few more date nights, and the list goes on and on. Fortunately, I am only 2 days away from winter vacation. I am hoping to rest, relax, and get a few "to do" items crossed off the list before I go back to work for my last 3.5 weeks for the rest of the school year.

This is 33 weeks/8 months... grow baby, grow!