33 weeks

The doctor's appointments are so much different with the second baby. You know what to expect (pee in a cup, hop on the scale, blood pressure, belly measurement and heartbeat check) and you really don't have any questions because you've already done it all. Every third visit I get my finger pricked and iron checked (lucky me), which by the way is an indication of how much oxygen the baby is getting. Guess I did learn something new. My iron was really good and I'm weighing in at 136, up 30 pounds to date. Baby's heartbeat was right around 140. She's looking strong and healthy and that's all I can ask for. I was given all of the hospital info for my c-section and now know what to expect. A check in time of 5:30 makes for an early morning.

I'm starting to feel just a 'little' pregnant. The weight gain can be felt in my legs and feet. It just hurts when I stand for too long. My pelvic pain has flared up again and it doesn't feel great. I have to get up and pee at least 3 times a night. I had my first charley horse this pregnancy early Friday morning. You forget how painful those really are. I was screaming it hurt so bad. And what's even worse is the stiffness and pain I'm still feeling 3 days later. I don't normally have allergies, but evidently pregnancy can bring on many new things. The same happen with Addison and they're back in full force. I feel more sorry for those around me that have to listen to me cough all day. And don't forget to add in a couple of Braxton Hicks contractions. I feel like I'm complaining. Really, I'm not. :) I just want to put it all in writing.

Emotionally I feel a little overwhelmed. I feel like I still have so much to do. I'm set on clothes and diapers and that sort of thing, but the organization in my house is a mess and for those who know me know it's driving me nuts! I admit I'm a little bit of a control freak with a splash of OCD mixed in. If I could just get the closets done I would be a happy camper.

But I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Our new baby girl will be here soon and I can't wait to meet her. I love to feel her moving around and kicking in there. She's definitely getting bigger while her home is getting smaller. Addison is about as sweet as she can be when talking about her new sister and it always makes me smile. I really love being a mommy.