Long Lost Update

It has been a while, and I don't really have an excuse other than I've just been so tired lately and wasn't sure what to update.

Things with the pregnancy are coming along great.  I'm officially 36 weeks tomorrow -  This pregnancy is a bit different though, than my pregnancy was with Maddie.  I really hate to complain, but here goes.  I am in a great deal of discomfort.  Every movement this baby makes has me jolting upright.  Sleeping is tough - my hips are so sore and I can only lay on my left side due to an intense pain felt on my right side when I lay on my right.  I would love to lay on my back, but that's not allowed.
I get so frustrated that I can't do as much as I want.  I get winded just walking up stairs.  I can't even make the bed without needing a break - that is so frustrating.
I've gained 35 pounds so far - which is way more than I wanted, but at least I'm creating a healthy baby - that's what counts.
Now that my complaining is done - I'll share the fun parts.  I love that my belly moves with this baby.  Maddie moved, but people could barely feel it on the outside, let alone see it.
This time, my whole stomach quakes and shivers and ripples with each movement.  I think the baby senses Maddie's presence too.  It moves towards her whenever she is on my lap or talking near me - which I think is just so cute!  I can't wait to see their relationship.

Ryan has been phenomenal with my aches and pains...But that isn't surprising.  He doesn't let me carry the laundry upstairs, I have to fight him to let me wash the floors (but I want to - I'm nesting and want to make sure everything is the way I want it!)  He has taken the polish off of my toes twice now because I can't reach.  That's love - and a great man...
I don't know what I'd do without him.  Actually, lets be honest, I wouldn't be in this situation without him!  But really, I do know how blessed I am and I do not take that for granted!!

I think that's the best I can do for an update right now - I'll try to be better at this.