Any Time Now...

      We're at 36 1/2 weeks! My due date is just within sight now at 3 1/2 weeks away. A baby is considered "full-term" when they reach 37 weeks, so therefore, this baby will be done building at any point from here on out. WOW! When will she make her grand appearance? I could have this baby early due to family history, but my wise cousin Shiloh warned me of this. She was also expecting an earlier due date for the same reason but her son wasn't ready to come out until just three days before the due date. She told me it makes for an even longer wait if you're expecting sooner. 

    I CAN'T HELP IT! Luke and I still think she'll be a little early. We have both had so many weird dreams of me delivering (or in some case just taking the baby out) too soon. In several dreams, the baby comes out and is bouncing and dancing around and we have to chase her to put her back so we don't get in trouble. It's pretty funny to discuss the next day. 

    We still haven't decided on a middle name, in fact we haven't really talked much about it. We also still need to complete is hanging decorations in her room, writing some more Thank You Cards (SORRY if you haven't got one yet!!!!), and making curtains (almost done). I wonder what zombie-like nesting activity I will do, if any. I've heard some pretty crazy stories of women about to start labor who are cleaning out gutters, organizing closets, dusting the back of light switch plates and laying kitchen tile. Maybe I'll try to be more productive and make Grace a birthday cake or something. We'll see.

    This waiting game is crazy, I hate not knowing! I have my doctors appointments every week now, and time is going by quickly. Sleeping has become more challenging and my heartburn rarely quits. I'm holding up fine, but I can see that everything will just become more uncomfortable with each passing week as she continues to grow. I now weigh over 200 pounds, which I find hilarious! Is it possible to have a 30 pound baby in there? I doubt it.   :)

   A message to Grace... we're ready when ever you are!