Third Trimester

How did the 3rd trimester come so quickly?!  Hard to believe we are only a few short weeks from meeting our baby girl.  I slacked a bit on the biweekly bump pictures but I'm trying to do a little better now that the bump's days are limited.

Wiped out after a full day of the zoo in the heat.  We have had a pretty hot summer so far so I have learned to drink more water, get in the shade/AC/pool, and prop my feet up at the end of the day.

 This picture was from week 34.  My doctor had me schedule non-stress tests weekly beginning at 34 weeks.  It was my first NST and the baby did not cooperate in the office so I was sent down to labor and delivery to be monitored.  Turns out she was just sleepy in the office and the walk woke her up a bit and I was finally discharged.  Thankfully the kids were at a friends' house since the appointment ended up being a four hour ordeal.

Quinn has taken over the baby equipment for her own baby dolls.  She is so excited for her sister to arrive.

 Still feeling pretty good.  Only 4 weeks to go!

NST number two.  I had the kids this time and the baby, once again, wasn't behaving.  It took twice as long as it should have but she finally peaked her heart rate well enough that the doctor's were satisfied and we were able to go home.  She better not do this weekly.

It has been a HOT summer so we have either been at the pool or in the AC.  

A wonderful group of my friends threw me a surprise baby sprinkle.  I was very surprised and felt lots of love.  These ladies mean the world to me.

Paying the kids quarters to rub my feet.

Last NST!!

Enjoying a quiet day at the pool with two kids who know how to swim so I can read a book.  This won't happen again for awhile.

Last weekly bump pic as I won't make it to 40 weeks.  I'll miss this big bump.  Baby Girl has made this fairly easy and I have truly enjoyed having her tag along with me each day.  I love feeling her move and I will miss that so much once she is born.  Very grateful for my bump.

  Car is ready for 3 wild ones.  Nolan is loving the way back :)

One last waddle on the treadmill.  I have watched the rate at which I can walk on the treadmill decrease over the weeks but so happy I have been able to stay active throughout this entire pregnancy.

Off to have a baby in about 36 hours!!