Week 32: is it possible...

Is it possible that I'm going to get any bigger?! LOL! Life is good, though it's gotten a bit more complicated:). Last Saturday, we took our pregnancy pics, which has been posted by the hubby on his...and my Facebook pages. I must say...we look very happy and we enjoyed every minute of it :). I thought I was nesting. Not quite yet, but I do tend to spend more time in Zoe's room. I think it makes me feel even closer to her when we are in here. As I type, I'm in her room. I do find myself messing with her clothes and her things :). I am enjoying this time because soon she will be arriving and the peacefulness I feel right now, gets thrown under a bus! I would love to think that I'm going to have this newborn who only cries when she's wet or hungry. But i know better! :). I'm just going to sit back and try to enjoy it for all it's worth. Because I know shes definitely worth it all :) Rarely do I talk about my mother in law on here, but an unfortunate event has happened and I feel the need to talk about it. My mom in law lives with us. She suffered a stroke and aneurysm 20 years ago, and unfortunately, she still suffers with effects from it. She is partially paralyzed and only uses her left hand and leg. I took her to the doctor on Friday and I found out that she tore cartilage in her left chest. Now, what the doctor usually tells a person in this situation is, just use your right arm for the next 4-6 weeks. Well...she can't do that. My hubby and I are her primary caregivers and now we are scrambling to figure out what to do. The fact is this couldn't have happened at a worse time. I'm 8 months pregnant (give or take a few days)! I can't be lifting her, bathing her,etc in my current condition. And my hubby, has to work. We are thinking a nurses aide may have to come in and help her for a little while. Though bringing this up to her, will probably be a little tough, it's the best thing for her. Today, Derrick and I had our first birthing class session. It was great! I learned that my hubby has magic hands! His massages were the best! I was actually visualizing us in the beach relaxing while he was massaging me. I could smell the salt water and feel the sun on my face. Any worries were drained during that time! I am really hoping that I can experience all that when I'm in labor. If I do...this birthing thing will be a breeze! We also saw a couple of birthing videos. I am in awe and amazed at the biology of a woman. The fact is we were made to do this. We have strength that we haven't even tapped into yet. It makes me feel proud to have this experience. I was a little surprised that Derrick didnt ger grossed out by the birth. The only part that he thought was yucky, was the afterbirth :). To tell you the truth, I can't blame him for thinking that. But it is the vessel that has been keeping our wee one safe for all these months. So I have a bit of respect for it :). A woman's body is amazing. Tomorrow, we go back for our last session. Breathing exercises :). And hopefully, they will teach my hubby how to swaddle. He's very intrigued about learning how :) Zoe has been swimming around...with less room to swim :). I've seen what I think was her butt through my skin :). Derrick thinks I'm seeing things :). She's getting bigger and her space is getting smaller. I haven't really experienced a lot of back pain, just a little. I'm finding it harder to get in and out of bed, along with comfortable sleeping positions. And, I do wake up in the middle of the night more frequently now. Even with all that going on, I must say, this has been one of the most exciting times of my life. And we can't wait to meet our little girl! Bj