Week 34 (38 days to go!)

I must say that this week has been challenging for me. Most nights when I get home from work I am exhausted and not feeling 100%. But I'm also finding it hard to settle down and relax at night. It seems there is always something to do and yet, we aren't doing half of what we should be doing. I think our house is the messiest it has ever been. I'm looking forward to the weekend to catch up on everything - my own R&R and also housework. We'll see how much actually gets done...

My feet and now my ankles are swelling even more, so that has been tough. Some nights it hurts to walk because they are so puffy. And I'm torn on what to do in the evening - if I sit down and put my feet up, my hands fall asleep and are in bad shape. If I'm active and moving around, my hands are good but my feet aren't. Sigh, I guess it all just goes with the territory of being in the last part of your pregnancy!

I'm feeling much better about what we have done to get ready for Kaitlyn. While emotionally, I'm sure we'll never be completely "ready," the nursery is in good shape. Also the shopping is almost done. I plan on one more trip to Babies R Us this weekend to buy the rest of what I want to have before she comes. I need to do some more laundry this weekend and might think about starting to sterilize the toys, bottles, etc. I have even started to pack the bags for the hospital. I plan on having the bags ready, along with the list of all the last minute things to grab - like whatever book I'm reading, the hot/cold pack for my back which is in the freezer, etc.

There are a few projects I hope to accomplish at home between now and her arrival. Nothing essential, just things I hope to do:

• I need to clean out my closet - which includes pulling everything out so Eric can reinforce my shelves (crappy work by builder). Since my feet have grown (not just swollen, but in actual length), I plan on boxing up shoes that don't fit lengthwise. I'm assuming they will never fit again, but who knows? I'll hold on to them for a little while after the birth to double check.
• Decorating our "media room." We recently furnished our last room in the house with a big TV and seating. I want to work on finishing the room. We need to purchase a case for all of our movies, some shelving to display my shot glasses, and hang some pictures.
• Overall clutter reduction - don't even know where to begin there... but we have a lot to do.

My mom will be here on the 23rd. Exciting!