Discomfort

I thought I would write a quick update about the change in how my body has been feeling the last few days. Last time I wrote, I was in full cleaning mode. I scrubbed the refrigerator, the shower, the dishwasher. I dusted, did tons of laundry (whether it needed done or not), cleaned the kitchen, vacuumed like crazy, etc. Then about two days ago I woke up just completely and utterly exhausted. I am so drained. It is so difficult to get out of bed and even more difficult to find the motivation to do anything. Despite my body's inability to function properly due to this exhaustion, I can't sleep very well because all I do when I lay down is think of all the things I still need to do before Jonah is born. His swing still needs to be put together, and I have to vacuum his floor. I still have no idea how to put in his car seat. I've also had quite a bit of nausea the last two days, and increased Braxton Hicks contractions. I'm getting pains here and there, and I am definitely experiencing some steady cramping that feels like menstrual cramps. In addition to a few other (more graphic and personal) details, I am starting to wonder if I was right about little Jonah making his grand entry (or rather, exit) early. I looked in What to Expect When You're Expecting, and some of these things are listed under "pre labor." We're just 34 weeks pregnant now, so I am nervous about him coming early. I really don't want him to come early if it means he'll be in NICU. I am so ready to not be pregnant anymore though, especially now that things are starting to get incredibly uncomfortable and painful. My mom is still on her cruise. I'm wondering if I should ask her to head down shortly after she returns. Any other moms out there that might read this have an opinion on this? I don't think he's dropped yet, because I still find it hard to breathe. Some women never drop though, so I don't know how reliable this is for me.

I have a doctor appointment tomorrow, so I'll post more if there is any news.

On another note, the other day I was commenting to Aaron about how convenient it is that Jonah will be born in 2010 because it'll be easy for everyone to know how old he is. Then I thought about the fact that he'll be 21 in 2031. We became so depressed after that. We're going to be almost 50 then, and somehow that is more depressing than the looming 30 that is approaching in the next few years. Not because 50 is really old, but because it'll be 2031 then! How crazy is that?!

Sophie is right now barking in her sleep. How funny!