1 week to go???

So, I have finally made it what is supposed to be the last week of my pregnancy. At my Dr appt on Tuesday I still had not made any progress, but she said that it did not really mean anyting and that I could have everything happen all at once. We have decided that if I don't have the baby by next Friday (the 4th) then we will schedule to induce me probably toward the end of the next week (by the 11th)if I haven't had him already. I am starting to get really anxious about it and that is probably making the time go by slower for me. Last week went by pretty fast because Carol was coming on Thursday and that gave me something to look forward to, but now I don't have anything between now and when the baby comes. I think I just need to relax because ideally I shouldn't have the baby until like next Thursday because (this sounds crazy) but Darrin has a test on Monday and needs to work on some school stuff!
As far as my health goes, I am still doing well, but am just so exhausted from doing nearly nothing. I have really gone down hill this week and have been swelling alot more and have alot of pain in my stomach, groin, legs,and feet when I get up from sitting or laying down in bed.Plus my carpal tunnell is getting worse and my hands hurt all the time!! Yesterday I cleaned house for a few hours in the morning and then went on a quick trip to the grocery store in the afternoon and I was exhausted. I couldn't even finish my housework and all I had to do was vacuum the hard flores which would have taken like 10 minutes, but it was too much for me. So, I rested a bit and took a shower and got into my PJ's by like 5:00. But after resting for a little bit, I was better and was able to work on fixing dinner but went to bed to read by like 8:00. Darrin was kidding about how I might be in labor because I was having abdominal pains and he was asking if I was having contractions. I told him I hoped not because I was too tired to be in labor. It was then that I realized I need to try to not get so tired because I don't want to be worn out before I even get to the hospital. I just feel guilty for just sitting around not doing anything productive because I am home all day, but I may have to start or maybe split up my stuff a little bit. I am also starting to have some nausea again like I did in the first trimester. :(

Ok, enough complaining. It could be alot worse and I am lucky I don't have to go to work and don't have a toddler running around to chase like I will when I have our next baby!!! I'm going try to enjoy this last little bit of being pregnant and it just being Darrin and me!!

Fun Day out with "The Girls"

Saturday we went on a little day trip to a town about an hour away, Jefferson, TX. It is kind of a historical town with alot of anitque shops, little restaurants and it has an old steam engine train. We thought it would be fun to take the dogs with out on this outing on such a beautiful day. They were even allowed on the train so we got to go for a little ride. I wasn't sure how they (Maddie) would do, they both love to ride in the car, but she did pretty good once she got used to the idea of the noises and everything of the train. It was beautiful weather and we couldn't have asked for a better time!

Me and Foxy


Maddie enjoying the scenery.


Darrin and Maddie just hanging out..


Me and Darrin (and some cute little girl in the seat behind us.)


Me and my "Girls"

Suprise Shower

Last Saturday night Darrin said he wanted to take me out for Valentine's Day (what a sweet Hubbie) but instead of a romantic evening for two it ended up being a suprise baby shower! Darrin's technician, Jen set it all up and arranged for everyone from work and a few other people from the Kennels to meet up at Macaroni Grill. She reserved a private room for us and decorated it up with a banner and balloons. So, needless to say when I got there I was really suprised and very happy that she and everyone had set that all up. We don't have very many close friends down here aside from work and it made me feel really good that they would do something like that for us. She also made a beautiful cake and everyone overwhelmed us with gifts. We had a great time!!!

Darrin with his Daddy Diaper Survival Kit


Having a good time opening our gifts.


Checking out our baby goodies.


My adorable (and yummy) cake!

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

I thought was something that old people got, but apparently it is something that can happen to anyone, especially pregnant women. I noticed it about 3-4 weeks ago that I had some numbness and pain in my hands and wrists, mainly on the right hand. I thought it would go away but no such luck. The pain is worst at night and in the morning. It is like the feeling when your hand falls asleep and is on its way back "awake" and tingles. That is how it feels during the day when I am not using it but at night it tingles really bad and has a pain that shoots up my wrist and arm to about half way to my elbow. It really sucks and makes it really hard to write, which I a not doing much of right now but still. It's also hard to open up jars, door knobs and hold things and move them like pots and pans. I have read that it commonly goes away after the baby is born because it is caused by swelling and pressure on nerves. I sure hope so, because it will be kind of difficult to hold the baby and do things one handed if it persists. Has anyone had this problem or known anyone that has? Did it go away after birth??