Our holidays were so busy! We were able to spend a lot of time with Aaron's family and our Columbia friends over the holidays. We had a nice Christmas in with his parents. We went to Christmas Eve Eve at Mike and Beth's, which was nice because we haven't spent time with them in so long. We also got to see Clare, who is so big now! It's crazy how fast kids grow up! It makes me realize that I have to cherish every moment with Jonah when he comes. It seems like we haven't seen Ben and Jeanette in ages either. It's so nice to be able to hang out with our friends from Columbia, and I wish we lived closer. We went to see Avatar 3D with BJ and Megan. We loved it! I liked it so much I kind of want to go see it at the IMAX still. We've been lucky enough to see BJ and Megan a lot lately, and that has been really nice. I hope it keeps up!
While we were in Columbia, I barely slept. It was awful, and I feel bad, because when I don't sleep much, I am not the nicest to be around. I just couldn't get comfortable and my heartburn was out of control. As soon as we got back to Athens though, I can't sleep enough. I have been so exhausted. I have been forcing myself to get up at 8 every morning so that I can get things done around the house, but I ended up taking a nap a few times just because I can't wait until night to sleep. Our bed is so comfortable too, that it is very difficult to get out of bed in the morning. I guess right now I feel really lucky because I know a lot of women have trouble sleeping in their last trimester up until the end. I hope it doesn't hit me again, because it was AWFUL.
When we came home, Aaron was still on vacation for a few days so we got to spend a lot of time together. It was amazing. I wish we were always home together. I am so lucky to have him.
On New Years Eve, we went to dinner and then just spent the night in. We watched the ball drop and cheered the new year with a beer and a glass of sparkling apple cider. Pretty untraditional, but it was nice to just relax and enjoy it together. We watched The Hangover again after, which I love. He made three resolutions: work more for himself, get "sweet" abs, and read more books. I made a few myself: successfully give birth to a healthy baby boy, be a good mom and always put my family first, keep a clean house, and weigh less and/or be more toned than I was before I gave birth. I have a few other personal goals, but I'm going to keep them to myself. I hope I can keep them all!
Over the weekend we went to Alabama to visit with Katie and Justin and go to the USC Bowl game with them and BJ and co. It was amazing catching up with Katie and Justin. I had so much fun with them. I hate that it is always so long between trips to visit with them. The Bowl game was awful. Aaron and I dressed in so many layers, including long underwear, and we were still freezing! I actually went to the bathroom just to stand in a heated room for a few times, which is sad. USC played horribly, and we left early in the 4th quarter, right before they scored their first touchdown. We went to three games this year, and they lost each one. I hope if we make it to a game next year they actually win!
I have a doctor appointment on Friday. Tomorrow we'll be 34 weeks pregnant. I can't believe that he will be here within a month and a half. I personally think he will come early, but since I think that, he probably won't. I have been cleaning like a crazy woman! Scrubbing the refrigerator, the dishwasher, the shower. Aaron and I even cleaned behind the stove and scrubbed the walls! Aaron thinks I am just going crazy cleaning like this because I have time and I'm home, not because I'm nesting. He might be right, even though I typically don't clean that much, but a few people have told me to pack my bags for the hospital. I hope he doesn't come before week 37, but I would actually be glad if he came in three weeks. I am so ready to not be pregnant anymore and to see my beautiful boy.
My family Caribbean now. I'm so sad I missed the vacation, and especially that I am missing my grandparent's 60th wedding anniversary and my grandma's surprise 80th birthday party. I hope they know I am with them in spirit and I love them. In the meantime, we are here in Athens, freezing. It is supposed to snow tomorrow. We'll see.
I went into labor and gave birth at exactly 37 weeks. Maybe he'll come early, too! We had sex the day I went into labor, lol. Seriously, four hours later and my water broke. Right afterward we finished, I was having crazy pains (realized after the fact that they were indeed contractions!), so the sex thing definitely worked for us! I can't wait to see your baby!
ReplyDeleteAnd you are SO TOTALLY nesting! I went pretty crazy myself. I was washing every single wall in the house with magic erasers. It was bizarre because I'm a very messy person.
And the last weeks were hell for me! I couldn't walk to class (life sciences building, lol, I used to get off the bus at Aderhold and walk up that hill), and Ryan had to take me to class the last two weeks before I had the baby. I had the WORST back pain and pelvic pain of my life, but I did it and it was awesome.
This is an exciting time for you! :)