Sciatic what?

I have a few updates this time, but unfortunately I don't have a birth date yet. I'm 33 weeks, the baby weighs a little over 4 pounds and he's doing great. I think I mentioned last time that he's 10 days ahead of schedule - which is great considering we are going to have a c-section within the 37th week. That means, sometime around July 13th we are going to have a little baby! How exciting!!!

With that being said, I have a new problem... my sciatic nerve. It pretty much hurts 24/7. I've tried sleeping straight up, in the recliner and even with pillows between my legs. Nothing, I repeat nothing... works. So, I had to make an extra trip to see Dr. Arroyo because of it and unfortunately the pain and problem won't go away until I deliver this little guy. All in all... it's the only "pregnancy symptom" I've had to deal with, so I'm truly not complaining... however it freaking hurts!

On the fun side.... I have my work baby shower on Friday and I have my friend shower on Saturday. I'm so grateful that my friends and family have chosen to help me with something like this. I only wish my mom was around to enjoy this - I know how much she would have liked to do something like this for me.

So, I saw this quiz or update thingy on another pregnancy blog. I thought I would join in the fun:
How far along: 33 weeks, 3 days
Weight gain: too much in my opinion
Maternity clothes?: A lot. Matter of fact I had to go buy 2 more work shirts tonight. I really am enjoying wearing dresses though.
Stretch marks?: None so far!!
Sleep: between the sciatic nerve issue and the heartburn, sleeping is not really something I'm doing anymore
Best moment this week?: Getting some sciatic nerve relief with a heating pad and some approved meds from the doctor.
Movement: It's no longer kicks, but more re-positioning and an uncomfortable foot in the rib every now and then.
Food cravings: It goes back and forth between sweet and salt. I've been eating a lot of yogurt though.
Gender: still a boy
Labor signs: I think I've had one or 2 braxton contractions..nothing major though and I'm very hopeful it stays that way.
Belly button status: flat to my belly
What I miss: my size 4 pants that I worked so hard to fit into over the last couple of years, rum and diet coke and walking without a limp.
What I'm looking forward to: Meeting my son.
Weekly wisdom: If you have a backache don't bend over so much... hmm, you think? :)
Milestones: We completed birthing class and breastfeeding class!