Another Shower - This one for the Dad to be!

I was going to title this post, "When it rains, it pours" but we have had so little rain lately and it has been so hot, that now is not a very good time to make jokes like that! I thought it would fit though because we have had 5 baby showers! Wow, we are so blessed with so many great family and friends! There is not much left that our baby needs... for now, anyway. :) Yes, I know that will change quickly as soon as he starts growing.

The people in Brad's office threw a baby shower for him. Actually I should say, the women in Brad's office threw him a shower... but there were men there, too. I was invited, too. When I first got the invite from Brad, I suddenly became nervous. A business office is like foreign territory to me. Keep in mind I am used to long hallways filled with 8 year old's artwork, and classrooms with screaming children. :) To step foot into a professional office was quite scary for me! But, I made the trip to downtown KC in the 100 degree heat, found my normal parking spot, paid the parking meter and met Brad. For awhile we didn't think they were going to allow me to go up to his floor though because spouses aren't allowed - it's against the rules. But, they made an exception for me. I didn't have to argue very hard that I was the one who was meeting her husband for a baby shower... that part was quite obvious!

It really was a fun time and I'm glad I went. They had a cake for Baby Z and we got several nice gifts. It was also fun getting to see Brad in his work element, and meeting the people he works with everyday.

Who can teach me how to rotate pictures? I can't seem to find it anywhere! Thanks!

35 Weeks

Before I begin, I just want to say I have never put my pregnancy pains and symptoms on the blog to sound like I am complaining. Have the last 8 months been the easiest? No. But would I change anything? Absolutely not! It will all be soooo worth it in just a short amount of time. The reason I write about these things is because I know in the future (in the very near future, actually), all of these aches and pains will be only a distant memory and I will have long forgotten about them. I write so that I can go back through later on and reread the joys and pains of this pregnancy and someday (hopefully) be able to compare it to future pregnancies. :-) Now... for your reading enjoyment... leg cramps... yay!

I read that leg cramps can be common during pregnancy, especially in the 3rd trimester. They say it can be because of the extra weight being put on, changes in circulation, tired muscles, etc. Whatever the reason, they are absolutely, positively, NO.FUN.AT.ALL. And I feel bad for people who have them reguarly (other than pregnancy). I had a small episode with one about 3 months ago and luckily didn't have anymore. Until early Sunday morning, that is. I was just getting ready to get out of bed for church and all of a sudden I moved my leg quickly, and apparantly, the wrong way. Big Mistake! This sudden pain tore through the entire bottom half of my leg and I could not move it. I quickly grabbed the back of my leg muscle and started to massage it. This lasted for well over 5 minutes. Ugh! Brad even started to worry, asking if there was anything he could do. Curling my toes up, did help some - in case anyone out there is looking for leg cramp relief. But, imagine me and my giant belly trying to even reach my toes... they wouldn't just curl themselves, they too, were tight. Finally, the pain went away and when I went to put weight on that leg, it was very tender. I made it through Sunday fine, but still being able to tell it was tender. When I woke up Monday morning I couldn't put any weight on it at all. This continued all day Monday and Tuesday and most of Wednesday. It felt like I had torn a muscle. It was so painful. So, here I am, 8 months pregnant, already waddling around, and now waddling even more because I can't walk on my right leg. I was a sight!

Things are still going really well with the little guy. My back is still sore and I can actually feel the baby hitting my ribs, so I may be making a trip to the chiropractor. For many weeks now, I have been able to feel the baby kick, move, and squirm around. But this past Sunday everything changed. I could actually FEEL the baby.  Even though we have been able to feel movements from the outside for a long time now,  I have never known what part of the baby it was. Now, I can feel actual body parts... like arms, head, etc.. So, what I'm trying to get out is instead of just movements, it feels like I am actually touching him! Make sense? :-) It probably won't even make sense to me when I come back and read it in a year, but, I tried.  Along with this though, comes a lot more pressure and at times it feels like he is just going to pop on out! I can definitely tell he is growing.

4 more weeks and counting! Jen told me today I probably should start packing my bags. :-)

Oh, and just so I don't forget about the high temperatures we are having this summer, I'd like to document that today is (so far) the hottest day of the year in KC... at 105 degrees. Yay for having a baby in August!

Crib!

First we had this....

Then we had this...

 And now....

The crib is complete! Thanks to Brad and his brother, Kevin, who spent their Sunday afternoon putting it together. They said it wasn't too hard to get together and only took a little more than an hour. I was going to get more pictures, but of course, it didn't happen. I tried to stay out of their way and when I went in to snap a few, it was pretty much already put together.... so then I was too excited and forgot all about the camera! The top picture is right after it was delivered. The middle picture (although you are seeing it sideways because it's not letting me rotate it....ugh!), is right after we opened the box, and the last picture is how it looks now. 

With the cute monkey Megan gave the baby at our shower. :)

Of course had to snap a picture with the quilt my Mom made - I love it!!

Where are the rest of the pictures of his nursery, you ask? They are coming soon! The dresser/changing table is finished but we still have several things to hang on the wall, so I will do the whole nursery reveal when it is completely finished.  :-)

34 Weeks

Short but Sweet ... 34 Weeks - 6 Weeks left to go! Still have a kickin', bouncin', hiccupin', growin' baby boy!

Lots of Fun Things Happening - Wedding and Baby Shower

This past weekend Brad, Zoe, and I loaded up and headed back to Osborne. With the dute date of our little guy and Meg's wedding only a couple of months apart, we decided to throw a shower for each other at the same time. We both had some of our friends there, along with our Grandma's, Aunts, Cousins, and several of Mom's friends. Thank you so much to everyone who came to help Megan and I celebrate. We both were very spoiled and received some very nice gifts. It was a fun afternoon full of games, gifts, and good food. I would like to say a big thanks to Dad, Brad, and Bret who did all of the hard work for us. They set up all of the tables and chairs before the party and then took them all down as well as loaded all of our gifts into the car, and then into the house once we got home.  Also, thanks to Mom who helped us out a whole bunch, although she would never admit it!

This was the last road trip we will be taking now until after the baby is born. I'm kind of sad about it, but also happy knowing that our due date is getting that much closer! Just a little over 6 weeks now!  :-) Actually our next big trip will probably be for Megan's wedding.... can't wait!!

Enjoy the pictures!

Baby Cupcakes - so cute!

Wedding Cupcakes - so pretty!

Meg's Baby Shower Game - She put a baby item in each sack and gave everyone a list that spelled out Baby Zimmerman. The guests had to try to figure out what the item was in each sack. The only clue they got was that each item started with the letter on the sack. Megan said it was very hard to come up with a baby item that started with Z. I also got a hard time for having 3 M's in my last name... hehe!

Meg's Table of Goodies

My Table

Megan, Mom, and I

Baby Hiccups

Week 32. I visited the doctor this morning and his words to me were: "7 weeks + a few days". When you put it like that, this little guy will be here in no time. :-)  It amazes me how the doctor knows just by feeling the baby from the outside how the baby is laying, but he said.... "there's a head and there is his "butt" (as he put it). Hehe!

I know I say this every single week, but this baby still moves constantly. Plus he is adding hiccups to his list of movements. This baby probably has the hiccups 2-3 times per day. Prettty cute if you ask me.

Our furniture will be delivered next week. We had to push it back a few days due to their delivery schedule and us being out of town. Other than that, not much else to report this week.  

Happy June!