Week 32: Turkey Party

It was a pretty rough week around here! Frankie is out of school for thanksgiving break and my body was really not enjoying chasing her all over from Mon-Weds while Daniel worked. My blood pressure spiked a few times, forcing me to have to lay down and rest while she destroyed the house, but I had no choice. With how crummy I've been feeling, we decided to go ahead and pack our hospital bags, just in case. I know there really is an excellent chance I wont have this baby until next year, but I want to be prepared.

Today was Thanksgiving and Daniel was off work to lend me a hand with Frankie. Honestly, it was pretty nice and low key, since we only had one family in town and we called the rest on the phone. Home before 7:30, relaxing on the couch! I wish I had more room in my stomach for food (and wine), but hey! It was a pretty good day, all things considered.

How far along? 32 weeks
Maternity clothes? PAJAMAS. All the time.
Stretch marks? No
Ankle Watch: Sore when I wake up in the mornings, swollen when I go to bed, but OK in between.
Sleep: OK-ish. Lots of night wakings to pee and also trouble rolling over. The dry air is messing with my sinuses at night.
Best moment(s) this week: This was a survive, not thrive week. I didn't really have one!
Miss Anything? Picking up my Frankie girl easily. Being able to clean the house.
Movement: Oh yeah! The foot rolling across my ribs is fun to watch. 
Food cravings: Ice chips and hot water. 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Lark has definitely dropped a little, so meals are easier to eat... but I am just not very interested in food in general.
Gender: Gal
Labor Signs: Contractions, higher than usual blood pressure, and I feel like she has dropped low. 
Pregnancy Symptoms: I am massive. And the swelling of my face has started. I wish there were more "fun" things to report, but its all the same. Back pain, indigestion, swelling, yada yada.
Belly Button in or out? Don't look too closely at it. It is terrifying.
Rings on or off? Off this week, unfortunately. We will see what happens when I am able to be off my feet more next week.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody and sad. I am sick of the physical limitations of pregnancy. I am ready to be able to occasionally hand the baby to someone else so that I can cook or clean or pick up Frankie or go for a hike or have a beer.
Looking forward to: Getting this baby out.