The Homestretch

36 weeks!

This weekend my little fetus turned 36 weeks old and so I thought that I had better write a blog post since the end is nearing! Watching other people go through pregnancy always looked like it went so fast. No one tells you that when YOU are the pregnant one, that it is a very long 9 months. It feels like someone tells you that they have bought you the world's most awesome birthday present, but that it is on back order and they won't be able to give it to you until nearly your next birthday. You spend months reading books, going to doctor's (or midwives) appointments, taking child birth and breastfeeding classes, buying things and rearranging your house. So, sometime around the mid-30 weeks you just want to meet your darn baby already! Jason and I are both just dying to see what he looks like, finally choose a name for the little man and snuggle with him. This upcoming Saturday he will be 37 weeks which they say is "full term" and we're ready for his arrival anytime after that!

My own reflection regularly shocks me!

Lately I have begun to feel pretty big and awkward. It is getting pretty difficult to sit down/lie down/stand up without making a lot of noise. It is also difficult to run errands or go for a dog walk without needing to sit down and take a break. I thought that my walking would rock the baby to sleep, but this little guy actually begins to kick pretty fervently whenever I walk through the grocery store or the park. Walking at any little bit of speed also seems to cause menstrual-like cramps, no matter how dang hydrated I am. Another thing no one tells you- you have to drink an obscene amount of water during pregnancy- a glass must be in hand at all waking hours- phew!

The baby's room is almost ready (I have been nesting like crazy). The rocker/recliner (thank you Mom & Dad Rock!) will be arriving this week and then we'll finally be able to hang things on the walls, take photos and post them here for you all!