30 "Weaks"

Here we are at 30 weeks (almost 31, since I waited to do this post). I'm still hearing that I "don't look that big," but I feel big. I'm tall so my belly isn't sticking out very far, but this little man likes to hang out on my spine and stretch out to take up as much length space as possible. I feel pretty validated by the fact that the nurse who measured me at last appointment said, "Wow! He's all the way up in your ribs, isn't he?" Uh-huh.

The last couple years I've been going to a chiropractor for my lower back pain. So I guess it isn't much surprise that the pain is getting worse as Peanut gets bigger. I recently discovered that I have what's called sacralization of the lumbar spine, which means my lower lumbar vertebra formed wrong and has fused and/or formed additional joints with the sacrum. This, unfortunately, limits some back mobility and is causing some pretty bad pain. I'm working on stretching and strengthening as well as just trying to stay comfortable.


I have to say how grateful I am for family and friends who have been so supportive and generous in helping us get ready to be first-time parents. I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I'm a bit surprised at how hard this pregnancy has been. I heard a quote tonight that struck a chord with me and seems very appropriate for any mommy. 

"To get you from where you are to where 

He wants you to be requires a lot of stretching. 

And that generally entails discomfort and pain."

- Elder Richard G. Scott. 

My Mother keeps reminding me that what is "bought with coin of sacrifice" is loved most dearly. I don't know what I would do without the kind words from my Mom and Kelly. It's been more than once this last week that I've called them in tears and frustration and they have known just what to say. I wish we lived closer to each other.

Lucky for me I have an AMAZING husband to take care of me. After some painful, sleepless nights my honey took me to the furniture store and without any hesitation whatsoever, bought me the most comfortable recliner chair!! Every time I sit in it I remember how much I love him. And I sit in it a lot. :) Now...if I could just find a way to fit this chair in my office so I can recline all day. :)

We had the opportunity to go down to Utah last weekend and visit Andrew and Brittany and have some fun with them. Brittany and I had a fun time laying in their living room watching my belly jump around when Peanut got crazy from the root beer I drank.

We also got to do some shopping and bought some stuff for Peanut's room. We have part of his room painted and are deciding whether or not to add more colors on the wall. With a few more weekends hopefully we can get it put together a little more so I can post pictures. This weekend is spoken for though....time for childbirth class!