It is Done

Drew's room is finally complete. We continued with the sports theme using Grant's baby bedding. I figured Drew will be interested in what big brother and Daddy are interested in. SPORTS! And, it will grow with him easily.

Speaking of sports, Grant had his first T-ball practice yesterday. We were so proud. He got out there and fought to get the ground balls just like the rest of them. Although, I think he was the only kid who did not loose interest at some point and start playing in the dirt. He literally did not stop smiling the whole time. And neither did Daddy.

Kankles

Okay, so ignore my previous post about the the minimal swelling in my hands and feet. I now officially have kankles. I can no longer keep up the water intake my body is demanding. And, it's quite daunting knowing our baby could come as soon as the next two weeks or as many as four.

As far as my things to do list goes... we've got almost all of them done. I've even halfway packed a bag for the hospital and finally bought some diapers and wipes. The house is clean and the frig is stocked.

I only wonder how many times I will have to clean the house and stock the frig again before baby Drew decides to make his grand appearance.

Things to Do

Here's my checklist of things to get done before my life is consumed of round the clock feedings and sleep deprivation:

1. Clean the refrigerator. I don't do this often enough so I figure now is as good as time as ever.

2. Paint my toenails. I cannot be staring at chipped polish and unsightly feet during labor.

2a. Figure out a way to reach my toenails.

3. Put the crib together. Yes, with just over four weeks to go, we still need to put the crib together!

4. Get a haircut and color. This one is obvious.

5. Finish my pregnancy scrapbook. This will probably take a whole 15 minutes to finish, but I have yet to sit down to do it.

6. Say my affirmations. After, having labor induced with Grant 11 days late, I am hoping to go into labor naturally this time. "I go into labor naturally and effortlessly." Repeat Repeat Repeat.

7. Prepare frozen meals. Although, I don't know where I would put them. See number 8.

8. Clean out freezer. How many boxes of Eggo's do we really need anyways?

9. Write my birth plan. Am I the only one who is NOT totally obsessed with my birth experience? Healthy Baby, Healthy Mommy.... sounds perfect to me.

10. Get a massage. Danny got me a prenatal massage/pampering session for our anniversary (only 7 months ago!). I think I'm finally ready for it.

8 Months

I can't believe it. I'm 8 months prego and I am still wearing my wedding rings AND my regular size shoes. Okay, so yes, my ring is getting tighter as well as my shoes. But with Grant, I had already purchased a $5 cubic zirconia ring at 6 months just so people wouldn't think I was an unwed mother (not that there's anything wrong with that). And to top that off, I actually had to call in sick to work one day because I couldn't get any of my shoes on.

Of course, this time I'm not working 10 hour days... on my feet... in a lab... where I'm not able to drink water at will.

I'm actually feeling great. However, with just six weeks to go we still have lots to do to prepare like put the crib together, get organized and, oh yeah, I guess we may need to buy some diapers.

The pic above was actually taken a few weeks ago. I had Grant's four year pictures taken as well as some maternity shots by a wonderful photographer
www.lhuntphtography.net

Knowing this could be my last pregnancy, I wanted to capture it in all of its "beauty" (for the lack of better words) in a professional sort of way.

And now, so few days to go and yet so many. Let the countdown begin.