Full Term!!

I am 37 weeks and 3 days!

Last week I was having a lot of strong contractions. The doctor hooked me up to some monitors and confirmed that I was not quite in labor, but that it could be soon. What does soon mean? That's what I asked! His answer was a shoulder shrug and, "Soon." Well thanks a lot... That doesn't help at all ;)

I am definitely ready to have this baby. Though I love being pregnant, I also hate it. I am uncomfortable and sick, but I really love the attachment I have to her, and I think I will miss it when I am no longer pregnant.

The nursery is done(ish). We were able to buy an awesome glider that I think brings the room together so nicely. We are still missing a dresser. We have been checking thrift stores daily and haven't found one yet. We aren't even that picky! It has to be changing table height and cheap. It doesn't matter the condition. The nursery looks amazing though. I am so impressed with how it turned out, and I am loving sitting in the glider and just staring at the room.

Baby seems to be measuring right on time now, and so am I. Everyone keeps saying how big I look, but I think it is because I am short, and baby is all up front! I haven't really gained any weight, so I am all belly right now!

How far along? In my 38th week.

Stretch marks? yep

Sleep: what's that? It is definitely difficult to get sleep with this uncomfortable body. 
Best moment this week: Last week work threw an awesome baby shower. We were given so many great gifts.  
Miss Anything? Dr. Pepper. I am not even a regular Dr Pepper drinker, but I have been really wanting some lately. 
Movement: Still moving a lot, but not as strong as before.

Food cravings: No real cravings, though pumpkin anything always sounds good.   
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still sick all the time      
Gender: Girl (hopefully, I keep having dreams it is a boy and the nursery is definitely not prepared for a boy!)
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks.
Symptoms: Heartburn.
Belly Button in or out? It is definitely an outie.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Very happy and loving this time in our lives

Looking forward to: Having this baby! It could be any day now :)  

36 Weeks

I am 35 weeks and 5 days pregnant. Today is September 14th, and I am due October 14th. That means exactly one month until Kris' due date!

Kris is measuring nearly two weeks ahead of schedule, and because of infertility treatments, we know her exact due date. This terrifies me! It could mean that she either comes early, or that she is a large baby. I was 10lbs 7oz at birth, so there is a good chance I will give birth to a chunky monkey.

I wanted to share a quick cell phone photo of her nursery. This tree was hand painted by Greg, and his sister and I helped a bit. I am incredibly pleased with the way it turned out.

The blanket on her crib is one that was handmade by a sweet lady at church. It is beautiful and has so much love in it.

Her nursery is almost complete, we need two more things: a glider, and a dresser. We have been hunting for a dresser for a long time. We want one that is long and about changing table height. It doesn't matter the condition because we will be painting it. We have been going to thrift stores everywhere for the past couple of months. A friend found one that was perfect for us, but when we went to get it, it had already been sold :(

Once we get the dresser in there, I will take better photos and share them with you here. I can't wait. The nursery has turned out perfectly. It is even better than I could have imagined it to be. We have had some very generous family and friends help us with filling it. This baby girl is loved more than she knows. 

Weekly update:

How far along? 36 Weeks
Stretch marks? Yes, all around my belly button. Not too upset about them though-it's just a part of pregnancy

Sleep: Sleep is definitely getting harder. I can't seem to shut my mind off in the evenings. 
Best moment this week: It has rained a lot the last couple of days and it is starting to feel like fall. It is terrific.  
Miss Anything? Coffee. With this fall weather I want to sit on my porch with my coffee. I could drink decaf, but it seems a waste to buy a canister of it now, this close to being able to drink it again.  
Movement: It has definitely slowed down. It had me worried, even though I knew to expect it. She has been quite the active baby this entire time, then all of a sudden it is slow and not as much.

Food cravings: Appetite seems to have faded, and still no cravings.   
Anything making you queasy or sick: I had a very sick last couple of weeks. I thought it was getting better, but now I am nearly back to how bad it was first trimester. It is difficult to even keep water down      
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: Lots of Braxton Hicks.
Symptoms: Heartburn and fatigue.
Belly Button in or out? I am going to go ahead and call it an outie, though Greg calls it a flattie. It is more out than in.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Incredibly happy. I will have a baby to hold very soon
Looking forward to: The fair! I am getting to go next Tuesday. Greg fought me a lot because he is worried it will induce labor, but we agreed to go and take it easy :) I can't wait, our last time to go to the fair as a family of two!