Pregnancy Isn't Always Fun...

I want to thank everyone for the kind comments on my belly pictures; the compliments are much appreciated.  I know that those pictures will be very much cherished in the years to come.  It will certainly serve as a reminder to Chase of what I went through to grow our son!  I must admit he does seem appropriately impressed by my fortitude (not to mention my girth).

I fully understand why the last trimester is increasingly uncomfortable; it helps us decide we'd rather have the baby out than in.  I'd just forgotten how uncomfortable it could get!  Actually, I don't feel that bad.  I still have ankles, can still shave my legs, don't have trouble with most of the housework and can still play pretty easily with Jordan.  My biggest problem in the last few days is that I can't ever fully relieve my bladder.  I don't know if the difference is because I'm carrying a boy or if it's just that this baby takes particular delight in squashing my bladder.  Whichever it is, I'm tired of it!

My mother in law called this afternoon and asked how I was feeling.  When I told her my lack of peeing power she offered a few suggestions.  While I appreciate the thought behind the suggestions, I had to inform her that I could not pee upside down.  I understand she was thinking that a different position might shift him off my bladder for a few minutes, but I don't know of any way to actually reach the bathroom except by being upright.  Oh well, she was just trying to help.

On the toddler front, Jordan has learned a slew of new words.  The most exciting ones, to me, are 'Love You' and 'Excuse Me.'  Of course they sound more like 'luh oo' and 'suse me,' but I'm thrilled with them!  It's so amazing to me to watch her personality develop.  She has so many traits that are uniquely hers along with some that are eerily reminiscent of Chase and of me.  It's a shame that the traits that seem like me happen to be less than appealing.  Irony at work.  My father gets the biggest kick out of hearing me complain about things that he once dealt with in me.

Last night she displayed one of her major personality traits - the desire to help.  When I'm in a hurry this can be frustrating, but I actually hope she retains this quirk.  It was cute to watch her helping Chase vacuum the chair.  He is looking at purchasing a new vacuum cleaner and was trying out a neighbor's Dyson (by the way, any suggestions on vacuums would be appreciated).  Jordan thought he could use an extra hand:)