Week #36

Baby G we are finally to the home stretch, the 9th and final month!  It’s hard to believe because it feels like yesterday that I found out I was pregnant with you.  The past 9 months have been an incredible journey watching you grow inside of me.   At 36 weeks you are now the size of a Honeydew.  You are getting closer and closer to being able to breathe on your own.  Your skin is getting smooth and soft and your gums are rigid.  They say your liver and kidneys are in working order, and your circulation and immune systems are basically good to go too.

On Saturday, we attended our first Lamaze class at Valley and needless to say Daddy is getting a little freaked out.  The class outlined what we can expect during labor -contractions, water breaking, labor positions, and cutting the cord.  Daddy’s still not sure if he’s going to be able to cut the cord when you are born – I think he’s scared that he is going to hurt you even though he won’t – so don’t hold it against him if he doesn’t follow through.  Your nursery furniture is being delivered on Friday which is great news, everything is finally coming together.  I want to be as prepared as possible for your arrival and my checklist is getting a little smaller each week.  All of your clothing is washed and folded – everything is so tiny and cute 🙂  Your bassinet is assembled, diaper genie is ready to go, and your swing is up and running.

Mommy is getting bigger and starting to feel more and more uncomfortable.  I am starting to waddle like a penguin which is not very pretty but all worth it. As we approach October 26, words can’t describe all of the emotions I’m feeling – excited, nervous, anxious, and happy.  Not to mention, your Daddy has been working on a new project in Vermont so he has been traveling every week, in hopes to get the work done before you are born.  I pray every day that you hold out until your due date because I certainly don’t want to call your daddy while he’s in Vermont to let him know that I am in labor.   So please stay toasty and warm just where you are until he is home for good!

We have a doctor’s appointment early tomorrow morning to check your growth and heartbeat so we should get to bed.  I can’t wait to finally meet you and hold you in my arms 🙂  I love you Baby G, continue to stay strong and get big….just a little bigger though we are running out of room xoxoxoxoxoxo