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Crazy hormonal dreams

So 2 nights ago I dreamed I gave birth to a baby boy! And all i kept doing was screaming, "NO her genitals are just swollen." And last night she was a taco. Not joking. When I opened up a piece of aluminum foil there was cilantro and onions and her little head. But in the dream everyone kept telling me how beautiful she was..and she had a full head of hair!! Those on top of the dream I had that I gave birth to an african american boy!!!

Sometimes I wake up and am not quite sure what in the world is going on!!

Hormones..they have got to be the craziest thing anyone can experience. And now I'm contemplating what I want for breakfast. Part of me feels like I will die if I don't get pancakes, but then I kind of want a blueberry bagel with almond honey cream cheese. If this baby doesnt come soon I might drive myself crazy (and pedro too)!!!!

Week 34...Braxton Hicks contractions are coming quite often now and are getting a little on the uncomfortable side! But...I still have a couple more weeks until we get to see her. I am starting to get extremely excited-to finally see her, see what she looks like, hold her. And EVERYTHING is ready!! We got the nursery put together and even have the car seat installed, so now all we need are real labor contractions to get her here! Thank you to everyone who has helped and been there for us through this amazing journey.

Last week the carpel tunnel in my hand really started acting up, it almost felt as if my hands were on fire. Other than the burning--my hands are HUGE (they match my feet now!!)!

Chicago, IL

What every pregnant woman needs..

A pair of blinders and ear plugs!!! Lately I have been getting 'suggestions' and comments everytime I turn around, which can really start to drive you crazy. The biggest thing I have people say to me is, 'why are you still working, why aren't you at home?' Well ya know..I feel great (98% of the time), my job requires no hard work just a constant cardio workout (which has been great for my health and my unborn child)...and what would I do sitting on my butt at home? I feel that my job has HELPED me with my pregnancy and has really helped my stay healthy and energetic throughout it. So thank you to everyone who helps me at work and to everyone who has supported me. Now if I can just get that stupid redneck from coming in (the one who told me i was going to kill my baby b/c i should be at home...yeah that ass.) then that would make me even happier!! But until then I plan on working till I give birth, or until I can't fit through the doors...and as long as I continue to get great leg massages from Pedro ;)

32 weeks

30 weeks

30 weeks pregnant and only 2 months to go!! I think she will come around thanksgiving...or maybe around week 37 :) I am still working and going strong, although the huge belly is getting a little in the way now so I am having to learn how to manuver around things. Sciatic nerve pain strikes every now and then, and it is horrible. It starts in my butt and goes down my leg-with nothing relieveing it. Other than that the only other worry is my glucose tolerance, which Ill be back in the doctors office testing tomorrow morning. So EVERYTHING has been fairly easy!! And I am hoping that all the exercise and walking will help her come a couple weeks early :) My weight is 135 now. Yes, 135. The suggested weight gain during pregnancy is 25-35 lbs. So if I put on a lb a week the rest of the pregnancy I will be right at a 25 lb gain! Its hard keeping the cravings down at times. So I have tried to learn how to substitute when a craving strikes!! But I have to say, i honestly love veggies and cheeses. Brocolli, spinach salads, and even whole tomatoes are my favorites, so its a good thing for my little one that I do love eating healthy foods. And 'real' tacos (not taco bell!!) tend to be good for you too!! Corn tortillas, fish or a meat, and a sauce made from tomatillos and avocados...mmmmm.

Last week my co-workers threw me a baby shower at work-which was amazing!! It is so nice to see how much people care about you, especially during such a changing time in our lives. The baby gifts were so thoughtful, the food-great, the company even better, and the red velvet baby cake was delicous!!!!