4 weeks left!

Yesterday marked the "four weeks left" milestone.  I am getting really excited to meet this precious little baby.  For the first time it is starting to feel like it is close by.  Last week I started having contractions, both Braxton Hicks and some real, painful ones.  But luckily it only occurred once or twice during a day.  This week it has gradually increased and I have contractions quite frequently now.  It seems I at least have them once every hour, but sometimes there will be times when three will come during a 5 to 10 minute interval.  With time, they are getting a little more intense and a little more painful.  Sometimes I find myself holding my breath waiting for it to pass, and have to remind myself to breathe.  For the most part this baby has sat lower than Porter did, and I haven't had too much pain in my ribs.  He does however cause some pain down below, it just doesn't seem normal that he be so close down there.

• Still able to work out consistently, and am enjoying it!
• Have not been eating the healthiest, in fact, I have a big appetite.
• No swelling.
• Weight gain, 24 pounds - compared to 39 pounds last time at this point.
• Cravings - ice chips!  (Note: iron level came out normal... guess I just like it!)
• Have to pee constantly.
• Can still cross my legs without troubles. (I remember last time not being able to for some time because my belly was in the way!)
• Next week move to weekly doctor visits and get "checked"... dreading it.
• Planning on packing a hospital bag soon... just in case something happens.