39 weeks!

I'm still pregnant! One week to go until the official due date (July 6th). I'm not showing any signs of labor so my doctor thinks she may come a little late or at the very least not early(although anything could change at any moment). I have to say that I am truly ready. Ready to not be pregnant anymore, ready to meet my little girl and ready to begin this exciting new phase in our lives.

As a way of honoring this time in my life I got a belly cast made. Now I have a bowl in the shape of my belly which will constantly remind me of this special time when Baby and I were one. It's really neat. I'm not sure what I'll put in it but right now it's decoration in our Baby's room. Perhaps my next posting will introduce you to Baby!

One Month To Go!

35 weeks down, 4 more to go. I've been feeling pretty good lately. My growing belly constantly amazes me and reminds me of the new life we will soon be welcoming to our family. She kicks my ribs alot and presses on my bladder but I am happy any time I feel her move. Sometimes I can watch my stomach move up and down. It reminds Paul of the movie 'Aliens'. It's harder to get around. It takes me forever to get comfortable in bed or on the couch and with all the pillows I use Paul has less room for himself. Paul still cooks me great food and is very patient with my ever changing requests. And our dog Monkey is more than happy to lay around on the couch with me and 'take it easy'! My doctor thinks the baby is already in the head down position and is likely to stay that way. Baby weighs about 5 pounds now. My hospital bag is packed and we're finishing up the nursery. I haven't got the 'nesting bug' yet where I feel like cleaning everything but I hear it's coming! I'm going to try to work for at least a couple more weeks. So, now we're just wrapping things up and then we wait! Can't wait to meet you Baby Girl!