36 Weeks & Rhys' Room is Ready!

The lower back pain I was referring to a couple of posts ago turns out to be sciatica, sometimes experienced in late pregnancy, primarily resulting from the uterus pressing on the sciatic nerve, and, secondarily, from the muscular tension and/or vertebral compression consequent to carrying the extra weight of the fetus, and the postural changes inherent to pregnancy.

Let's just say that Rhys' weight gain these last couple of weeks has led to incredible pressure and PAIN on my lower back, so that when I simply walk, my legs start to tingle and go numb! Needless to say, I'll be taking it easy on the cardio for this last month of pregnancy. Sure stinks since I love my afternoon walks! :(

We had our 36-week dr's appointment this morning, and Rhys is measuring perfectly and is positioned head down, precisely as he should be for delivery! Yay!! He should weigh about 6 lbs right now and be about 18 to 19 inches long, and our doctor predicts he'll be 7 to 8 lbs at full term (40 weeks). I told my doctor about my lower back pain, thinking he might go ahead and induce me :) (I know that was totally wishful thinking), and his response was that most women are miserable by this point in pregnancy. "Thanks, Doc!" I think he was trying to be nice when he told me that I'm about 1/2 cm dilated. Oh, that made me feel really good! {I'm being quite sarcastic here!}

Well, my sweet husband has taken it upon himself to continue on with the nursery preparations for Rhys' arrival! He went shopping today and bought these sweet curtains and the rod, came straight home and got to decoratin'! He also bought Rhys his very own electric radiator to keep his room nice and cozy! :)

Notice the Nautica crib sheet set! Russell is super excited about the nautical theme for Rhys' room. "Thank you, Papa & Grandmom Wright, for the beautiful sheet set!! It's just missing Rhys, now!" Russell installed our video monitor base directly above the crib, so we can watch his every little move from outside of his room! :) Thanks to Rhys' Baba & Mama Nili and Aunt Soraya for all of his beautiful furniture, too!Ashley, thank you for the mobile! Russell installed it tonight!Below, notice the model sailboats! We got the two smaller ones on the ledge while we were in Quebec and the larger of the three from a local store.

Rhys is due in 27 days! Russell and I are praying for a speedy and smooth labor and delivery. I'm praying for sooner than later, but, of course, according to the Lord's will. The last month gets really hard...I mean, heavy! I praise the Lord for the experience and for the bundle of love He is creating right inside of me! Absolutely amazing!