Week 32 Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 32 Weeks (today is 53 days away until the due date)

Size of Baby: a squash

Appointment Updates: I am now going to see the doctor every two weeks which seems to come very quickly. One thing the doctor was able to clarify for me was the burning/itching sensation by my right rib. The doctor explained that because my ribs have shifted the nerve is now being exposed. Starting on week 36 (aka Josh's birthday) I will start going once a week. I guess this is really not an appointment but we finally signed up for childbirth and breastfeeding classes. Childbirth classes will start on July 23rd for three weeks and breastfeeding is on the 7th of July (again Josh's birthday)!

Symptoms: I really can't complain, God is blessing Josh and I will something we have prayed about for a long time. The baby seems to be nice and cozy in my belly and is still finding room to move. Sleeping is getting a bit more tricky though. I think God is preparing me for nightly feeds because I seem to wake up around 3 and 4 and/or toss and turn all night. Last night, I even woke up at three thirty and was up until five thirty. As most of you know, I love sleep so not getting a "good nights" sleep might have been stressfull for me in the past but I am doing fine with no naps even.

Cravings: In one of my books I read that I would realize the things that baby might or might not like during the past few months. For instance, we got a buffalo chicken pizza from Pizza Ranch last night and I only ate a few slices because it was bothering my stomach. There are still many times when I make lunch or dinner and then don't even touch it.

Nursery Update: You can see that steps are being taken for the nursery. One of our family friends, Phil, has been hard at work mudding the walls so he can texturize soon. Once Phil is done my Dad will come up to help me do the painting for the bathroom and nursery. Next week the flooring guy is coming to complete the bathroom. I have bought most of my craft supplies so I need to start tackling some of those projects. Don't worry...I will definitely post pictures soon. 

Weekly News: Last week we spent the whole week in Little St. Germain with the TeBeests, Mentinks, and DeBruines. I thank God that the weather was only in the 80's/90's because it was much hotter in other parts of the midwest. The humidity was quite high so I stayed in the shade and would even take a nap in the air conditioned cabin. Josh loved his time on the lake skiing and wakeboarding. I did not miss skiing, as it is still hard for me, but I did miss tubing with the others. It is hard to imagine all of the "things" we will need to take Up North next year.

Thanks Jim for the lovely side profile.

Between Friday and Saturday we made the 8-9 hour drive to Champaign, IL for Jenni and Pat's wedding. Here the weather was in the high 90s and church had no air conditioning. It was definitely hard to breathe just stepping out of the car. The drive was a little long but the time spent with my childhood friends was priceless!!!

Most of us have known each other from almost 20 years!!

Looking forward: Today we have a co-workers wedding in Sheboygan which will be a great time to hang out with friends outside of work. Call me crazy but next weekend we are tent camping with Kat and Trent. Every summer we go camping with the Barnharts so I am putting on "my big-girl panties" and am going to make the trip. Spending time with the Barnharts will definitely outweigh sleeping on the ground or an air mattress. 

   32 week picture

Please continue to pray that these next few weeks go as smooth as possible and that Josh and I get to spend lots of quality time together before our little peanut arrives.