Week 31...

Week: 31

Stretch marks? Nope.

Wedding rings on or off? Off.  Been off the past few weeks.  My whole body is swelling, and it's so annoying.  I haven't been able to wear any shoes other than flip-flops, and since we aren't allowed to wear those at school, I only have one pair - who knew.  I've been wearing them to school every day (Thankful my principals are awesome and don't make me squeeze into my too tight shoes).
I honestly think this has been one of the worst parts of this .  My feet ALWAYS hurt.  I broke down crying one night (I used to never cry, now I do quite a lot)  while Eric rubbed my feet because I was so tired of them hurting.  As I'm typing, I've had to reposition several times to put my feet up because they started swelling and hurting.  
Best moment this week:  Well, since I haven't posted in almost 6 weeks, we'll do top 5 best moments lately:

1. Seeing Aiden at our 28 week appointment.  My placenta was low at week 20, so they scheduled another ultra sound for week 28 to make sure it moved.  I was awesome getting to see him, and the technician did a 3D image for us.  We got to see some of his features - his sweet little chubby cheeks!

2. Getting the crib in the room.  Holly and Ismael helped us pick it up, and then Eric and Ismael put it together.

3.  Getting Shelves put in the closet for added storage.  Eric and Ismael built them.  They did a great job.

4.  Getting the dresser.  We went back and forth on what we would do for the dresser, and finally decided to go with the dresser that matched the crib.  

5. Putting the shelves up for Aiden's books.  We bought picture ledges from Ikea.  Saw the idea on Pinterest.  Pictures of all these room additions coming soon.

Miss Anything? Oh gosh, I'm so over being pregnant at this point.  I really miss being able to run though.  I had been trying to walk for exercise every night, and one evening just decided to try and jog.  It felt really foreign, but good too (I only went like maybe 20 yards...I was a little cautious).  However, since then, my Sciatic Nerve has been KILLING me.  Now I know what the waddle is all about.  I have to take Tylenol every morning and afternoon for walking to even be bearable.  That, plus my feet being swollen has really been hard.

Food Cravings: Nothing new.  

Movement:  Moving a lot! It makes me forget about how miserable I am!

Belly Button in or out? Oh it's definitely out.  All the way.  You can see it a little in the picture.

Happy or Moody most of the time?  Moody.  It's super hot, which makes swelling worse, and not to mention SLEEP!

I feel HUGE and it doesn't help when some people comment on how big I am and I get these comments:

"Are you sure you're not having twins?"  

"Wow!  You're HUGE for seven months!"

"I can't believe those are maternity jeans!  I didn't wear maternity jeans until I was seven months pregnant!"

"I can't believe you're not due until August!  You're so big!"

Honestly, the things that come out of some people's mouths.  I have done a really good job holding my tongue. 

Now with my Sciatic nerve problems, all I wanna do is lay on an ice pack when I get home.  I am teaching summer school, but it's only 12 half days.  I can do this!  :)

Ok, enough venting.  I am just so ready for this baby to be here, so I can love on him - and feel normal again!  It does make me feel good that my doctor told me I was measuring only a week ahead, and didn't even look that big.  I laughed out loud, and then had to tell her that she's the first person to tell me that!  It also makes me feel good when some people are the opposite of the above, and comment on how good I look pregnant.  If you are one of those people, THANK YOU!  It makes my day.  I think every pregnant woman needs to hear that.

Eric has been so wonderful with my moody self.  He even cleaned the shower for me the other day!  He's so sweet.

Looking forward to: Summer school being over so I can just sit with my feet up in the air conditioning all day while I wait for Aiden's arrival.

Lovin on Brinkley

I had to snuggle a little extra with my sweet Brinkley when I got home today.

As I was leaving school, the teacher in the car in front of me had to stop because a little dog walked right in front of her car, and then around the side to sit in the shade of her car.  When she got out of her car, he jumped in and sat in front of the air conditioning.  I helped her get him out of the way so she could drive off, but then he ran under my car and just sat in the shade - panting so hard.  This little baby looked like Brinkley, except probably hasn't had a haircut in months and looked like he hasn't been bathed either.  I tried carrying him over to the grass, away from my car, but he kept running back under my car to sit in the shade.

I was too worried about him.  He needed shade, and water.  He was obviously overheated - it was 95 degrees outside!  I carried the poor baby up to the school and asked the ladies in the front office for some water for him.  They brought it out, and he drank like he hadn't had water in a week.  I started to walk off (my car was still running in the the school drive), but he tried to follow me.  Poor baby.  The ladies from the front office distracted him so I could get away.

I don't understand some people who own dogs.  Why do you own a dog if you have no plans to take care of it??  There is no reason a dog should be just outside in the heat of the day.  It is waaay too hot.  I don't even take Brinkley for a walk in the summer time until about 7:30 when the sun is down.  I also make sure and keep his hair short in the summer to keep him cool.  It makes me so sad when I see dogs mistreated.  I just don't understand.  I wish I could have just taken him home.  I just might if he shows up again.

For now, I'll just love on my buddy.