The past couple of weeks have kept us hopping around here, preparing for the quickly approaching arrival of our baby. Since the last entry, we have had two more baby showers, one given by the junior high with the clever "What Baby?" theme (inside joke) and one given by my family, mostly my mother. Both were absolutely lovely and greatly appreciated! Our friends the Putnams surprised us with our travel system (car seat and stroller), and we were blessed with more clothes, bath supplies, some feeding supplies, and so much more. This coming Saturday we have our last shower, given by my sister with the help of my friend Becky. We look forward to the time with family and friends and the showering of love upon our child!! I still can't believe how much is needed for a baby! We are so blessed and grateful for the showers of gifts and love to help us out!!
Also these past two weeks included our 32-week checkup with Dr. Funk (Dr. McKelvey is on maternity leave) and the beginning of my Braxton Hicks. I'll never forget that first feeling of a practice contraction! It happened Sunday, November 22, during the sermon at church. I had 5-7 in that small time frame yet went a few days without another one. It's such a strange feeling with no discomfort. I wish real contractions were without discomfort as well! :-) The doctor at the appointment said all is good and we're right on track with 32 weeks, so that was very refreshing to hear. After that appointment, we were expecting to have a 36-week checkup next then start our every week appointments. However, Dr. Funk determined that he'd rather us come in at 35 weeks instead, this time to meet with the last of the doctors in the practice - Dr. McComsey. I'm not sure what to expect after that one!! That will be so close to the end!
JR and I continue to get things ready around the house. As I type this, I'm washing up the first load of laundry for the baby (blankets, burp cloths, and bibs) thinking of the MANY, MANY more loads I'll wash over the years for this child. It's making everything seem so real and close! Last night we also continued our preparation and cleaned out cupboard space for the baby, straightened up a lot in the basement, and organized all of our seasonal decorations and game closet to make room for toys down the road. We also ordered our crib and dresser for the nursery!! We're just elated and so anxious to meet our child. She (or he?) should be here soon enough!
