time is tickin' away

Today we have reached 36 weeks. I can't believe how fast this pregnancy has flown by. Of course the first trimester nausea and fatigue seemed like they would never end, and now we've reached the final stretch. 

My sister in law, Haley, is due to give birth to my nephew James next Saturday. We thought he was going to come a week or two ago, but he's still in the womb. His daddy, my brother, wants him to come on a Saturday so he doesn't have to find anyone to work at his gym the next day. I find that quite hilarious, but you can't fault him for hoping. 


As of today, I weigh about 118 pounds. I weighed on Wednesday and was 119, but apparently my weight changes all the time. Honestly, I'm quite pleased that I've gained this much, and have a couple weeks left to gain more. 


Most women who see me like to comment on how small they think I am. I guess they think all pregnant women look huge. I was in JC Penney last week, and the lady that checked me out wanted to know when I was due b/c I was so big! lol.. I was a little surprised at her comment after she told me she gained 55 pounds with her child and I had told her I've gained 17 or 18. 


Apparently Eden puts quite a strain on my back as I can't sit or lay down without major middle back pain. In fact, it's getting worse at night now as I'm tossing and turning about every 45 minute to an hour. I know this b/c I look at the clock each time..ugh! I wish I could sleep standing up as it doesn't bother my back at all!


Because we're only a few weeks away from Eden's arrival and I can't sit in the car for more than like 2 minutes without hurting, my mom and youngest brother are coming down today for Christmas. In fact, they should be here pretty soon. Of course, it's been rainy this week, and now it's turning cold..not much of a beachy weather greeting, but it will have to do. 


I'm past my snack time, and Eden is letting me know. Randy bought us 2 boxes of SEES chocolates and a container of Toffee-ettes. They arrived in the mail today with the package saying Merry Christmas to Alicia Whitehead from Randy Whitehead. My husband is quite intelligent. He bought what he says is a Cmas present for me, but he will certainly benefit from...believe me as he already had a chocolate when they arrived :)


I hope everyone has a relaxed and enjoyable Christmas. I'm looking forward to spending it here at home with my family.