33 weeks

This has been an insanely busy and really all-around great week. First and foremost, Leta's doing terrific. Last doctor's appt. 2 weeks ago she was measuring at 32 1/2 weeks and at today's visit (I'm 34 weeks tomorrow) she's measuring at 35 weeks. I haven't gained a pound in the interim, so it seems that the little girl is growing like crazy! I've gained 17 lbs so far and am feeling really big and round. My stomach is relatively comfortable, but I've been dealing with sciatic problems in my back (my upper butt really). My hips are just constantly achy and I have sharp pains on a pretty regular basis. Bending over is really uncomfortable and I look like an old woman walking at times. Leta moves around all the time and she is my entire stomach. It's absolutely insane looking. I call it my waterbed belly. Big waves of arms, legs, elbows, knees and god knows what else rolling around in there! It's pretty cool to see all in all and it makes me fall in love with this baby more and more everyday. I can feel so much, but I just can't wait to hold her in my arms and touch all of those feet and hands!!



I also had my baby shower this past weekend, put on by all of the lovely women in my and Leta's life. It was simple and nature themed, which was exactly what I was hoping for. The ladies were treated to decadent desserts, rich cheeses, coffee, teas, hot chocolate and champagne punch. I had requested that there be no cheesy baby shower games, which they respected. In the end, the one "game" that was played was pretty neat. A board was set up with my family's baby pictures and TJ's family's baby pictures and a sonogram of Leta. All of the guests had to try to figure out who was who and the winners won some pretty potted flowers. It was very sweet and we got a lot of wonderful and generous gifts to get started with Leta. We're really more than blessed. Here are some pics from the party!