38 wks + 1 day

Look at that belly! 38 weeks +! Can you believe that?! Time sure does fly. I have about 13 days from today until my due date! Who knows when she will come! She may come late... I can just breathe a little easier now that I know she is fully developed....but for you who know me know that doesn't stop my worries!!!

My last appointment went well. She has dropped and I can tell by my more frequent bathroom breaks! I have never spent so much time going to the bathroom. I know my former pregger's understand. My belly sticks out further in the front too!

When I take a moment to reflect back on the last nine months I am astonished and amazed. Pregnancy is a geniuine experience that no one can really explain for you until you experience it. It is so amazing to feel someone else moving around inside of your tummy. To know that she relies on me for nourishment and security is an awesome responsibility. I still get surprised at times when I look down and see my growing belly. She has gotten so strong and at times her movements take my breathe! I just can't wait to see her and hold her in my arms. When I look back to the beginning of my pregnancy I thought the morning sickness (which should be called all day sickness) would never go away. When it did (~15 or 16 wks) I started feeling her move. I was so tired!!! During the second trimester I started really growing and showing. Now, here I am in the last few DAYS of my pregnancy and I just look back amazed. I don't know how else to explain it. At times I can't believe here we are...any minute she could decide to come into the world. I wonder will she be here by next week or by the weekend even. It is a big surprise...unless I have an induction of course!

Paul and I are both so excited and can't stop talking about our new addition...obviously! We are getting the car seat ready for the Explorer and our bags are packed. I will keep you all posted! My next appointment is Wednesday......think happy thoughts for me...and Addison!