Here we are: Week 34

Yep, I'm at 34 weeks this week. As I was lamenting at how uncomfortable I've been and how sleep is such a chore, I began to wonder if I felt like this when pregnant with Seth. I don't remember being this uncomfortable at all. So I had the brilliant idea of looking back in my blog posts to see if I ever talked about such things. To my surprise, I found this:

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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
A brief update
This week marks the 34th in this pregnancy. How do I feel? Um, 34 weeks pregnant.

Sleeping is becoming a chore, or better said, getting comfortable with my 4 pillows each night is a chore. In between trips to the bathroom, my night consists of readjusting to find a comfortable position where my hips or back don't begin to ache. Fun, right? Let's see, putting socks and shoes on to go for a walk is comical. I'm getting real close to needing Evan's help with this.

Yesterday was another check-up at the doctor. Nothing new, still measuring big. How big? At 34 weeks I'm measuring 38. Any bets on whether this baby gets here before his due date?
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Wow! I couldn't believe how my words were exactly what I would write today. Guess I did feel the same way. Then I looked at the date of that post: August 22, 2007. Um, yikes! Seth arrived only eight, yes, eight days after writing that. Whoa. Makes me get just a leeeeetle nervous about the next couple of weeks.

Anyway, went for a check-up today. Belly is measuring only one week ahead (was measuring 38 at this point with Seth). Everything else is fine too. They informed me that at the next visit they would do the testing for Strep B. I managed to escape that last time since Seth came before they had a chance to do the test...wondering if that will happen again?

Here's to hoping I make it through Thanksgiving and the travels out of town!

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! Seth is a pirate this year and we're practicing saying "Argh, Matey!". He definitely has the "Trick-or-Treat" down. We had a good time at a neighbor's kid-friendly Halloween Party last night and tonight is Trick-or-Treat! Seth is very excited!

Seth's 3rd Birthday

I know, his birthday was over a week ago and I'm just now posting the photos. Oh well. He had a nice afternoon with his grandparents and a few cousins. He got lots of Lightning McQueen gear!

Generations of Hammersmith

Front (l-r): Harold Hammersmith, Ray Hammersmith, Ed Hammersmith (Evan's Grandpa)
Back (l-r): James Hammersmith (Evan's Dad), Seth & Evan

Yesterday was the Hammersmith Family Reunion. For me personally, it was the first time I have been in a room with so many with the last name of Hammersmith.

Above is a photo of four generations, plus Evan's two Great Uncles. Evan's Grandpa is 96, his brother, Ray (center) is 98. I have a feeling there's a good chance Evan will far outlive me. As for Seth (and his brother), they are continuing the Hammersmith name and hopefully will live to a ripe old age as well.

Answer of the Week

The baby is perfectly healthy and just as he should be at this stage of pregnancy. In the end, I'm grateful to have two healthy boys. I can't ask for anything more than that. :)

The question of the week

If all goes well on Wednesday, we'll have an answer to this question. Of course, the number one concern is the baby's health. I'm trying to stay impartial to what the gender outcome may be...but it's difficult. I've always wanted one of each. I don't have any control over the situation, so I need to just sit back and see what happens.

I will update as soon as I know something. :)

A Happy Father's Day

Evan & Seth - N. Myrtle Beach 2009

Happy Father's day today to the dads in my life: my dad, George; my father-in-law, James, and of course the father to Seth: Evan!

All three of these fathers have spent their lives working hard, helping to provide for their families. We remember all the laughs, the helping hands and support you have offered and still continue to offer. A big thanks!

Happy Father's Day! Evan, you've been all I could ask for as a father to Seth. I have no doubt that you'll be just as great of a father to our December arrival. Love ya!