34 weeks (+ 2 days)!

After some delay (whole other story I will tell later), I am finally posting about my 34th week with little Anna! She may be little, but I'm feeling HUGE!! I am constantly asked when I'm due or asked if I am uncomfortable with great disbelief from the inquirer with my answer: 5/6 more weeks and yes, overall I feel good!

My usual pelvic pain is still here, but the chiro helped with that today! I will just play each week by ear as to how often I need to see her. My tummy is still tender, and my skin itches sometimes...she's just out there, what can I say! Using coconut oil for my skin helps but the maternity belt seems to be more constricting lately, so I don't really use it anymore. I noticed some red bumps in a few of my stretch marks, a sure sign of PUPPP as I had with Eli...but I didn't get with him until 40 WEEKS!!! So, here's hoping it doesn't get much worse as I remember how itchy and sore it made my tummy...no fun. For Eli at 34 weeks, I talked about some pelvic pain, tiredness, and difficulty sleeping...true for me only I'd say it all started earlier this time around. I get tired in the afternoon/evening every day now, and so does Eli so we can both be a little crabby :)

I no longer wish to wear pants these days, so skirts, dresses, and flowy capris are my choice of attire. Hopefully the weather continues to allow me to wear this type of wardrobe.

Tomorrow I have my midwife appointment and will then start at 36 weeks to go weekly. I'll post quickly tomorrow about the results of the appointment. I will start to talk with her about my birth plan (I'll post when complete) and her preference for when I go into labor (time between contractions, call the office or go to hospital, etc.). More things to complete over the next weeks including a haircut and color for myself, buying of essential supplies (diapers, breast pads, etc.), and getting the house clean and in order! Oh, and of course putting together a plan for Eli whether it be day or night I go into labor....thank goodness for grandma! For now, enjoy my 34 week pic!