Happy Birthday to me! Oh, and 26 weeks!

I am currently at work on my 6th shift! Can I just say, never, never again? I remember the days when I was young living in Hawaii working 6 in a row every stretch. It was no problem. Oh those were the days....Now that I am 33 and with child, no thanks! The reason I had to do so many is because we leave for Colorado on Wednesday and I could not afford to take any vacation days. So, here I am on my birthday taking care of 2 little premies who earlier had given me quite a birthday present. Yes, an explosive poop each which got all in my finger nails! NASTY!! Anyway, without that it's a pretty good night. I am working with my favorite people and it's nights like these that make me feel so good that we decided to move back. I know I am where I belong!

We had a feast tonight for my big day. Pizza, fondu, cupcakes, chips, dips and more. Can you say heartburn? Speaking of.....had a dr's appt. today and I was discussing with her this pain that I have in my upper abdomen at times. It mostly occurs after I eat when I am working the night shift. She said that it is my stomach probably from eating too much at one time. I agreed. There are a lot of nights where I only have one chance to eat so I inhale (I mean eat) what I can. Of course she wrote me a script for some Nexium and told Michael to fill it ASAP before my potluck tonight at work. I smiled and said, "OK, thanks" but I will not be taking that crap. I will just learn to have some self control. This pain is not worth it. Oh and BTW I am tipping the scales at 134LB!!!! I have never weighed this much! 17 lb weight gain and counting. I am really still all baby though (fingers crossed).

I am feeling great otherwise. 5 more weeks of straight nights then it's off to dayshift, FINALLY!! I can't wait to have a normal schedule again. Jax is kicking and rolling around a lot. His kicks and punches are getting stronger but they aren't hurting yet. I have been reading the pregnancy book by Dr. Sears and have recently watched the movie "The Business of Being Born" and I am feeling extremely inspired. We start birthing classes on March 11th here at the hospital. Michael will also be going a Daddy boot camp, HA! He is very excited, so cute! I can tell he is becoming more excited about the baby and it's definitely becoming more real for him. He is constantly touching my belly and now he has started reading to him. Of course we are reading the "Baby Book" by Dr. Sears. This way Michael will learn a few things while reading to him.

Well, must go now because my little friend over here is calling me over. I think he has another birthday present for me! At least that's what it smells like! Hey, it's not my birthday anymore! WTH!?!?!