Less than a month

This was taken a few days ago, before me, Mom and Wyatt went to the Red Sox game. 

Officially less than a month until my due date! Had an appointment yesterday morning. The midwife said Abby is very low (no duh - that's why I can't stop peeing/feel like there's a bowling ball between my legs), and that she feels on the small side (victory cheers for my vagina!). I go back a week from today. Depending on how I feel throughout the week I may have them check and see if I'm dilated at all. I have this weird gut feeling that I'm going to go early this time. Guess we'll see!

Otherwise the "nesting" urge has really kicked in lately. I've done lots of shopping for clothes this week since she was fated to live in her own little nudist colony if I hadn't (plus shopping is fun!). I've also made a to-do list of projects to get the house cleaned and ready. Michael kicked it off today by using the rug doctor on all the carpets, and mopping all the floors. I need to wash the infant car seat and get it installed in my car so it's ready to go. I need to wash all the aforementioned clothes so they will be ready for her. I need to pack my hospital bag so it will be ready to grab and go. Buy new bottles/pacifiers/etc. So so much to do.

How far along: 36 weeks 1 day
Baby is the size of: a honeydew melon
Weight: 181

Cravings: lets just say it's a very bad thing that the Halloween "fun size" candy bars are out *insert blushing here*

Next Month

When people ask me when I'm due I now get to say, "next month". When the heck did that happen??

Had an appointment yesterday morning and finally saw the midwife who delivered Wyatt (there are 4 midwives in my practice, and I hadn't seen her yet this pregnancy). I really hope she is the one working in the hospital the day I give birth to Abigail. That would be so cool! 

Anyhow, everything is looking good. Abby is head down like she should be by now (although it's highly uncomfortable!). Based on feeling my belly, Laura (the midwife) said she thinks Abby feels pretty average sized so far. I go back in two weeks, and then I have weekly appointments from there. It's approaching so so so quickly now. 

Our double stroller got delivered the other day, so now I need to find the time to put it together and test it out since I bought it online when it was on sale without ever actually checking it out in stores. I also need to get my butt in gear and get our bedroom deep cleaned and organized for having the bassinet and a changing area. And get Wyatt's room deep cleaned and organized, since they will eventually be sharing (and Abby's clothes will be in there from the get go). 

How far along: 34 weeks 1 day
Baby is the size of: a butternut squash
Weight: 178

Cravings: chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate