Swollen Feet :)

For all you moms out there... I think you know how I feel!
Officially 9 months along and very ready for this sweet boy to come into the world!  My best friend said it best: "God made the 9th month for a reason."  I suppose if we felt cute and comfortable throughout the entire pregnancy then it would make the transition a bit more difficult. 


At the same time, I am trying to cherish the last few weeks with Brooks.  Soon enough I will have to share him with the rest of the world :)  Here he is sleeping in my belly, hehe!

 36 weeks!

Speaking of being ready for baby- we have all his linens washed and ready to go, the car seat is installed, and my hospital bag is packed!  Some of you may be thinking I am way ahead of myself- but both my sisters went into labor 4 weeks early (which means if I followed the pattern I would be having a baby this week).  With my personality, being prepared is a MUST!  I am beginning to believe that with all my preparing he is going to wait until I have to be induced a week after my due date (December 16)!


Brooks' immune system is all set, his kidneys are functioning, and the vernix/lanugo are disappearing.  He is weighing in at a whopping 6 pounds, and right now he is simply working on gaining weight and allowing his lungs to mature.  On Friday (at 37 weeks) he will be considered full term and healthy to come into the world!


Mommy has been busy preparing for her maternity leave as well.  I officially have a supply teacher and have met with her to share how my classroom runs.  Teaching is a very unique profession- one of the only ones I can think of where I must rely on someone else so heavily during my leave.  I'm sure once Brooks arrives I will have my hands full and my mind on him, but its nice to know that my students are in good hands!

Yesterday Tim and I put some final touches on the nursery, and made some changes to Brooks' bathroom. 

Here is the shelf in his room, now all set up to change diapers!  Big thanks to Brittany for the cute baskets!

The blanket that matches his bedding came in and is across the back of the glider, and I put together this shelving to organize Brooks' books, toys, lovies, etc.

  

Here is Brooks' bathroom.  It used to have sliding doors on the shower, but Tim took them down and put up the shower curtain.  Check out the adorable elephant soap dispenser!

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Upside Down!!

Good news... my BIG boy is head down!! He is definitely getting ready to join our great big world!  Now over 5 pounds and in the right position- he could technically come anytime.  Although, we are hoping he waits another 4 weeks :)  In the next few weeks he will hopefully start "dropping!"  He will also add about half a pound per week, so if he waits until 40 weeks we could be expecting atleast an 8 pound baby!

With this watermelon permanently attached to me, it getting quite difficult to roll over in bed!

34 weeks:

My doctors appointments are now every 2 weeks and will begin every week very soon!  I have found 1 doctor and 1 midwife that I actually enjoy seeing, but there's no telling who will deliver Brooks (it depends who's on call).  But for now, I will continue to make my appointments with the ones I like!

Brooks' room is officially finished, although his bed sheet needs to be washed and put on the mattress.  Here are a few pictures (although I don't think it captures it all):

 

In the past 2 weeks, I have also had 2 very special showers!  My fabulous mother-in-law, Sandy, threw a shower for Brooks and me, as well as my 4 best friends: CJ, Marie, Laura, & Jackie!  A HUGE thank you to every one that was so giving and generous.  Tim and I feel so blessed to have so many people that love us and are helping to welcome Brooks into the world!  THANK YOU!!

  

 

Now that's a belly!