The Young and the Restless

37 Weeks

Uggg. These last couple of weeks are the worst. I can't sleep, my ribs are killing me, my feet are swollen and sore by the end of the day, the heart burn is getting really old, I pee every half hour....but the good news is, I'm almost done! (Yes, I realize that I am beyond the cute pregnant stage, so I apologize in advance for the bare belly shot). We're beyond excited to meet this little guy, but I'm also starting to get a little anxiety. I can't believe how much our life is going to change in just a couple of weeks, I'm getting scared for the delivery and I also realized that there is still so much I need to do:

-decide on a name

-buy a new carseat (and stroller?)

-get my nursing herbs and prescription (I really hope it works this time!)

-buy diapers and wipes

-get out all the baby gear and clean it

-buy batteries for the swing and bouncer

-I still want to recover the crib bumper and make a new bed skirt and do something cute with the nursery

-go on one last date night

-pack the hospital bag

-set up the cradle

-blah, blah, blah

I was a little sad when I realized that yesterday was my last day in pretty much forever to have complete freedom without any kids since it is early out this Thursday and fall break starts next week. You would think I would spend my last day out shopping, going to lunch or something fun. But no, I spent it cleaning. What was I thinking? I had my appointment today and I'm dialated to a 2 and 80% effaced. I know that doesn't mean a whole lot, but atleast it's progress! He's going to strip my membranes next week and I'm already scared because I still remember how bad it hurts. The kids are getting excited too, although I think Kylie is just as excited for me to be done with the pregnancy after hearing me complain so much. The other day we were playing and I had to take a break because I was getting a sharp pain in my stomach. While I was laying down, Kylie set up a bed on the floor with cushions and made me a tray with snacks and stuffed animals. She also wrote me this note: "Dear Mom I hope that the baby will come soon I wish that you will be normal again". How funny and sad, I can't wait to be "normal" again too! Jayden is keeping his fingers crossed that more than one baby will come out. After he was determined that I needed to have atleast 5 babies come out I asked him why and he said, "so that there will be lots of people to help me clean up my toys". Not bad logic for a 4 year old.