34 weeks

It has been awhile since I have posted anything...so I figured it was about time. Life just gets busier each and every day for us! This has been a very high stress week. Last week human resources came to our school to inform us that we are down on enrollment numbers from projections and therefore lose 3 teacher positions. Names were put into a hat and my name along with 2 others were drawn. Go figure, huh? I never win the good drawings, lol. Anyway...I was assigned to a new school so Andy and I spent Friday packing up my classroom. The following Monday we unpacked everything at the new school. Turns out they are very overcrowded and my classroom is in a trailer now. Not the best news, but I am making it work. I just felt like everytime I started to get a little bit settled more news was thrown at me (ie: I am teaching a 1st/2nd combo class instead of just first graders). I know I can do this...it's just not the most ideal time to be facing new and stressful situations. Tomorrow is a teacher workday and I start with my new class on Tuesday. The most difficult thing is starting the year all over (procedures, building a community, etc.) and only having 5 weeks before I go on maternity leave. I feel bad for the kids having to switch teachers so frequently...I am trying to make the best of it I can though!

Andy and I finished up childbirth classes last week. A lot of people said they are a waste of time, but my doctor really wanted me to do it and in some small way I feel a little more prepared. We went to the doctor on Thursday and everything was looking good. Weight gain, blood pressure, Madelyn's size and heartbeat all looked wonderful. One more appointment then we start going every week, crazy how fast time is going. I can tell it's getting close because she spends a lot of time with feet in my ribs and that does not feel pleasant. Also, sleeping at night is becoming quite a challenge. She rolls around a lot and I enjoy just sitting here on the couch watching her move from the outside. It seems weird, but these are the last few weeks and while I am so excited to meet her it is kind of sad to think about not carrying her anymore :( I know Andy is excited to see her and hold her though! We finished her nursery and this week I am going to talk to a pediatrician and pack the hospital bag. After that there isn't much left to do except wait...more updates as they happen :)