Week 33

So, this isn't the most flattering picture of me, but I wanted to get an updated "week of pregnancy" photo posted. It certainly does portray the wear and tear of regular pregnancy on a person. I look like I need a little more sleep. Lately, its become more of a challenge to find a comfy sleeping position, its hard to move around, and I find myself getting short of breath easily as the baby is pushing on my ribs and diaphragm. Unfortunately, sleeping, breathing, and moving around are all activities I like to do on a daily basis! Baby is really starting to cramp my style.

Speaking of cramps, I've also had the joy lately of waking up with a severe charlie horse. I've had leg cramps before and am usually able to stretch it out in my sleepy state. Well, these are a different breed. I have to actually get up out of bed and stand on the leg to release the tetany. Its no wonder my legs are so sore they feel like I've run a marathon. The muscle is actually fatigued by the cramping!

Its a good thing I only have 6 weeks left (if baby comes close to the due date). I'm ready to have my body back!

In other things baby-related, we've been making more preparations at home. My sister, Jennifer, was very generous and gave me two big bags of baby stuff: breast pump, bottles, clothes, blankets, etc. The challenge is finding space for all these things in our little apartment. So, George and I have been rearranging some closet and drawer space to accommodate these items. We've been laughing at the size of the clothes as we folded the laundry. A tiny person is really going to wear this stuff? And who knew something so small would need so much stuff!!?!