Well, I was right. 30 weeks feels like a huge accomplishment!  Now, I don't want Bug joining us any time soon, but it is crazy to think that people have their babies in their 30's all the time. (Like 38, 39 weeks, ect.) I know there is more potential of me being over due because of the fact that it is my first baby and all, but it is still crazy to think about. 


So, since things are getting closer, I have been thinking about labor and delivery more and more. We have our all day birthing class this week on Saturday, the 19th. Whoa, I just realized that is 3 days from today...ANYWAYS. I have been thinking about all my options. My original plan was a natural birth. It is still something that is on the table. But, as I have been getting closer, I am having a LOT of anxiety surrounding giving birth. There is a huge part of me that feels very relieved when I imagine adding the epidural into that plan. There is also a huge part of me that starts feeling guilty that I can't just get over myself and get my mind into gear regarding the labor. I don't know. I think I will have a better idea of what I want after the birthing class this weekend. As of right now, I plan on going natural until I want the epidural. Hahaha. So, probably on my way to the hospital ;) 


Speaking of this weekend, my baby shower is this weekend! Yay! It is going to be so much fun. I am SO excited to see what my mom and Steph have put together. I am also so anxious to see all the baby stuff! We still have so much we need to get, so I am excited to come home and take inventory so we can start prioritizing the rest of the baby "essentials." 


Liam graduates next month. Yesterday, he sent out resumes to the first round of local companies. He got word that a couple of them aren't hiring right now and that he should wait a bit to send in resumes to them. There is a local company that focuses a lot on the types of programming he has been doing for his research job. He also knows a couple people who work at this company who have offered to be references. I am hoping and praying he gets offered a job at this company. The second he gets offered a job, we will start looking for a new house. I can NOT wait to get out of this place! When I moved into our townhouse after we got married, we were only planning on being here 9 months-a year. Here we are 2.5 years later and I am going insane! I cannot stand our neighbors/neighborhood. We need to live somewhere more residential. I am really hoping Liam gets offered a local job for many reasons. One, we wouldn't have to move away from our family and friends. Two, moving from this house to another would be easier if it was local. Three, we really like Eugene. And four, because we would get to move BEFORE Odin's due date, I would never have to bring a baby home to this neighborhood, to a house with no washer and dryer. 


In pregnancy symptoms and updates:
My belly isn't much bigger. It is measuring roughly the same, so I am expecting a jump here soon. BUT, my belly is so much heavier, it isn't even funny. Odin's movements have become....different. Less craziness going on in there, but he still has a consistent schedule. He just doesn't have as much room anymore. I am barely sleeping anymore and can't find a comfortable position EVER. My morning sickness is still here, but isn't horrible. I am thirsty all the time, and starting to get really intense (and funny) pregnancy cravings. I am not craving weird combinations of food like ice cream and pickles, but I get cravings that literally make me want to cry. HAHA.