Our bags are packed, we're ready to go...

Car seat installed- CHECK, House cleaned- CHECK, Baby laundry done- CHECK, Costco trip- CHECK, Bags packed and by the door- CHECK, Baby classes- CHECK! 

Well here we are T-5 days until my due date and patiently waiting for something to happen. Everything seems like a little sign that LBP is getting ready to enter this world. Everything we do together is potentially our last as just B and I. Every trip to Target, the gym, date night, and Sunday morning breakfast! For me, every kick or hiccup, late night belly dance party and never ending bathroom trips, they could all be over very soon and I know I am going to miss this bump. It all seems so crazy that we are finally here. BUT WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET LBP! 

How far along: 39 weeks and 2 days!  

Size of the baby: Per the BUMP app. LBP is the size of aa Watermelon, measuring between 18.9-20.9 in and weighing between 6.2-9.2 lb. WOAH! let's hope we are right in the middle of that!  

Gender: This is for sure the thing I am most excited about! Oh and that sweet baby smell and kissing those cheeks. 

How do you feel? I feel pretty dang good for being 39 weeks! Staying busy has been great to pass the time. 

Eating/Cravings: Eating: Small meals seem to fill me up and are all I have room for.  Craving: I can't eat enough fruit popsicles, smoothies, or OJ still. Oh and ice cream! 

Miss anything? I miss shopping for ME! It's so hard to buy clothes right now, not knowing what I will be fitting into in a few weeks. But, buying adorable baby outfits has quenched my shopping thirst! 

General mood: Staying positive and still anxious for what's to come. Staying busy has been the best thing for my mood. 

Fears: Knowing exactly WHEN to go to the hospital and making sure we are timing the contractions right. Thank goodness there's an APP for that! I'm aiming for no false alarms. 

Sleep: Not so consistent this last week, I find my witching hour to be between 4-5am. I keep hearing this could be connected to when the baby is going to want to be up and feeding. Hooray! 

Workouts: Still going strong, some days feel different than others but I feel really good afterwards and it's helping me justify just one more piece of Easter candy! 

Things I am looking forward to: My parents arriving on Friday and a fun dinner we have planned to Scalini's where to date more than 300 of the pregnant customers who ordered the eggplant have given birth within 48 hours. Hopefully it works for LBP too! 

Shout out to my baby daddy:  B sure does keep me laughing. He can really make me forget about the aches and pains and laugh at his goofiness.  I appreciate all of his help over these past few weeks, with driving me to far away work meetings, cleaning the house from top to bottom and always making sure I'm fed! He is so excited to meet LBP and talks to the belly daily. 

So Much Nesting!

It started just a few weeks ago, very mild and just with some basic household chores. Now we are in full blown throw everything away, rearrange and redecorate mode! I can't help myself! Nesting is REAL! 

I even convinced Brian to let me reorganize his whole office. He's so good, he just says yes and plays along and let's me feel satisfied in my organizing and purging, EVEN when they are his things. We transformed his office area/man cave/junk collecting room into a space with a changing table, chair, couch and room to grow into a play area. It works out really well. Oh and did I mention, we also bought a couch, because why not add one more thing into the excitement in the house! 

My update on LBP this week is basic. We had our first weekly appointment last week and have another coming up on Wednesday. Baby is head down, great heart rate and getting ready for take off! No measurements or estimates have been made but I will be sure to update when they are. We are taking a breastfeeding class this week and our last childbirth class as well. The rest is in the hands of the baby! 

How far along: 37 weeks 3 days and cookin! 

Size of the baby: According to the BUMP app. LBP is as a big as a Winter Melon, weighing in between 6.2 - 9.2 lbs and 18.9 - 20.9 in. 

Gender: Still a surprise! But the BabyHunch is still open and ready for your predictions! They have been so fun to read. 

How do you feel? Still feeling great! Yes, Braxton Hicks have been coming and going and sleep is less and less but my energy is still up and I don't yet feel "ready to get this baby out."

Eating/Cravings: Eating: I'll pretty much eat anything but meat! It just does not sound good to me at all. But put some breakfast food or pastries in front of me and I'm a happy camper. Craving: Unfortunately, I have been really enjoying a diet Coke here and there, so not my usual but I've been good about only having one when I'm at a restaurant. 

Miss anything? It was 70* on Saturday and Sunday and all I could think about was enjoying an alcoholic beverage on a patio with B and the little babe. I can't WAIT for those soon-to-be days. 

General mood: So Excited and So Anxious! This "any day now" business is not for my type A personality. 

Fears: The obvious pain that is about to take over my body and the basic unknown. But I am mostly trying to stay positive and talk through it all with B. 

Sleep: Luckily I don't usually have a problem falling back to sleep after the 5-7 pee breaks I take a night! 

Workouts: I'm still working out at least 3-5 times a week. The ladies keep me motivated and I am hoping this extra effort will really pay off during the recovery phase! 

Things I am looking forward to: Meeting LBP so soon, my parents getting into town safely, hanging some special baby room items and our last few house projects! 

Shout out to my baby daddy: The car seat is installed and inspected and the bags are packed and by the door! Brian has been on top of it all and even insists on driving me to all of my work meetings, just to be safe! He's so excited and this week he's going to get some diaper practice, swaddle practice and feeding! I will be sure to take pictures for next weeks update.