I was itching my stomach a couple of days ago and I realized that when I scratch a little above and to the right of my belly button - I CAN'T FEEL IT!  It's like the skin is numb right there. 

A few months back, my belly button was sore for a while - I guess about the time that my uterus was growing past it - but this is different.  I'm not sore...it doesn't hurt at all.  I just can't FEEL it!  I tried to look it up on the internet, but couldn't find anything helpful.  Has anyone else experienced anything like this?  Please let me know if you have, so I can stop worrying that something is wrong.

Thanks, mommies!

I just wanted to say that as of today, I am officially 6 weeks shy of my due date!

Woo-hoo! 

I read in one of my bazillion pregnancy books that in the last 6 weeks or so, a lot of pregnant women crave solitude.  I have to admit that this was good to hear, because I have been feeling like that BIG-TIME!!!  Lately I would just rather stay at home and not have to mess with other people - that includes coworkers... friends... family... anybody!  I just don't have the patience for people right now.  I'm tired of having to maintain cordial conversations, I'm tired of people asking me how I feel, I'm just tired!  If I could stay home, sleep, read, watch TV, and talk to no one but my husband for the next few weeks, I would be a happy camper.  Ohhhhhh....this is going to be a long 6 weeks...

I had a doctor's appointment yesterday.  I've gained another 2 pounds, which puts me at a total weight gain of 37 pounds.  That's not too bad, I guess.  Besides that one month that I gained 10 pounds, I've been pretty much on target    with my weight gain, so I'm not worried.  I've already decided that Jared and I are starting a serious work out plan after the baby is born.  We've both gotten a little too "comfy" since we got married 2 years ago.

My last 2 week appointment is on April 24th, and we get to do a sonogram (after that I'll be on weekly visits).  I'm so excited!  I can't wait to see our little one again.  I pray that he's in the right position and getting ready for birth.  I know I'm ready!  Plus, the doctor said we'll do our first vaginal exam to start checking my cervix for dilation.  Aaaaahhhhh!    I'm so excited and so nervous at the same time!  I can't believe "the day" is getting so close.

My low back (really, really low) has been hurting sooooo bad the last 2 or 3 days.  I don't know what I did to it.  I made an appointment to see a chiropractor today.  I've read that chiropractic adjustments are especially beneficial during pregnancy because of all the relaxin coursing through our bodies...it helps the adjustments "take" better, I guess.  Hopefully I'll get some relief this afternoon.

Well, that's all for now.  Take care Mommies! 

  I'm afraid that I'm becoming obsessed with the idea of labor and delivery.

I've been reading like crazy about birth and asking lots of questions at our "Prepared Childbirth" class.  I felt like I would be better prepared for a "natural" birth if I was well-read on what will/could happen.  I DO feel like it's all been helpful...I mean, I'd rather know than not know...but at the same time it's got me a little freaked out. 

Now, even though I've got several weeks to go, I'm starting to read into every little symptom that I have...anticipating the day that will lead to labor.  I've tried to calm myself down, but it seems to be all I can think about...I even dream about it!  Am I crazy???

Then of course, it doesn't help that every person I talk to automatically says, "Get drugs!" or "Get an epidural as soon as you can!"  I'm sorry, but this whole birth-thing seems pretty miraculous to me and I'd actually like to participate in and FEEL the experience.  Not that I'm a glutton for pain or anything, but this is a huge, once-in-a-lifetime event (having my first child) and I want to remember every detail.