I can’t believe I’m already 33 weeks! I’m not going to say this pregnancy has flown by but these last few weeks are definitely creeping up on us. I ordered Royce’s cute rocking chair- it’s so adorable in her room. Her bedding came as well for her crib, it’s very good quality and I got a killer deal off eBay for it. It retails for $260- got a 13 piece brand new set for $70 (that's with shipping). We’re in the process of hanging the curtains, decorating the walls, painting the walls, washing and folding all her cute dresses and skirts. This weekend we're going to Ikea to get her dresser and nightstand. We’re both so excited and have so much love waiting for her. I get my next and final ultrasound in 3 more weeks. I love seeing her in the womb- I wish I could have an ultrasound every time. Doctor appointments are starting to become more and more frequent. They measure my fundal height and she's always exactly on target- to a T almost. I'm not RH negative, nor do I have diabetes or anything... it's been a really smooth healthy pregnancy. The worst part has been the heart burn and that only came on a few weeks ago.
I still feel like there is a ton to do and sometimes feel so overwhelmed. I’ve been approved to take 8 weeks off work after she’s born- wonder if I’ll be going stir crazy by the end of 8 weeks or what. I also wonder if I’ll work up until the day I deliver. So far it hasn’t been that bad- if my job required a lot more standing or physical activity I might not be doing as well, but since I mostly sit during the day I manage quite well. School starts for us again next monday and runs until about end of July. I told my instructors that I might miss a few classes to deliver. I love Park University because they are accustomed to working with military and are really flexible when it comes to things. I know people might think I'm crazy for going to school knowing I'll be going into labor but I'm really anxious to get this degree done... I'll have 88 credits come the end of this next semester(July) and I really need to get my bachelors degree. Although nowadays a bachelors doesn't mean much of anything- you need at least a masters to be a LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) and a doctorate to be a psychologist. The best part though is I haven't paid a dime - while active duty tuition was covered 100% and now I use the G.I.- and they pay above and beyond the tuition cost. It's a great deal- I'm a huge supporter of joining the military. There are so many great benefits. Our kids will have two options when they turn 18- join the military or go to college.
Two of my cousins recently had babies as well- both boys! Come to think of it, there hasn’t been a baby girl in the family (either side) in a long time. Last one, Lexi? I hear a lot of first time moms are very protective and possessive of their first born- I see me being that way. Kaeley is nearly 7 so this is kinda all new for Josh as well. He's a bit out of practice. But I've watched him with his kids over the years and I know he's going to be amazing to Royce. He's so loving and helpful- I couldn't imagine having children with anyone else. Actually I never wanted kids until I met Josh ... and that was only a few years ago!
I’m excited for my next baby shower that Katey is throwing for me!! And that's my rant for the day :)
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What a super cute rocker. I always wanted to go gender specific in my nursery decor, but didn't want to redecorate later. I ended up buying new stuff for each kid anyway! Love the pink. Can't wait to see the room when it's completely finished. Isn't this fun? :)
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