35 Weeks

I am 35 Weeks today. Can you believe it? I sure can't, although I feel every bit of that 35 weeks. I'm really starting to slow down, and I'm feeling like my body is definitely preparing for the big show. The baby's movements are getting stronger, and a bit slower... as if the babe's running out of room. I know its only going to get worse... but I'm really starting to feel the pressure on my ribs. Its not awful and any discomfort belly wise is still moderate. And even if I am miserable for the next five weeks... I still cannot complain.

We had our last childbirth class this week and feel as equipped as possible for labor and delivery. The house is organized so I feel like we're ready in that aspect. I just need to do some final things like get everything washed, have the car seat properly installed, and finish packing my hospital bags. I'm just at the point now where I really just cannot wait to meet our baby.

Nathan is right in the middle of the transition at work from staffer to photo editor. He will be officially hiring his two new staffers very soon, and hopefully they'll be able to get up here pretty quickly. Once he gets through the next two weeks, I think Nathan will feel much better. And as far as the baby goes... he is also just really excited. Its still so hard to believe at times. We are finally finally finally going to have a baby!

My parents had a jury duty scare this week. They just made it back after Mom's travel assignment in TX... and in the mail they found Dad had been summoned for jury duty beginning next week through the beginning of June. Not only would that mess up their plans to visit in a week, but that could really mess things up as far as them being up here as soon as possible after the birth. Fortunately he was allowed to choose what month in the near future he'd like to serve. Crisis averted!

I'm just rambling now. Hope all is well in your home.