Daddy's excited too!

Joe doesn't have the time he wishes he had to add to the blog, but that doesn't mean he isn't just as excited about little boy as I am.  Sometimes I forget about that because I am so focused on the little guy inside of me and my own feelings.  However, any time I start to think I'm the only one anxiously awaiting little boy's arrival, Joe goes and does something that reiterates how much he loves his son and can't wait to meet him either.  He spent all day Sunday cleaning and organizing baby things.  Which I appreciate so much because I can barely move around now.  He then threw me for a loop when he came in a with a list of items I need for my "go bag".  He's really done his research and I was happy to know he's so engaged in the process of little boy's birth.  Tonight he showed me the organic outfits he picked out and ordered for little boy, and this Little Shrimp one was my favorite!

He is so supportive of my crazy insistence on organic clothes and body care.  He ordered a little organic monkey lovey and gripe water for his son.  I know we all imagine how our spouse will be for certain things, but Joe has really exceeded even the dreams I had for this.  I know he will be an equal partner in caring for our baby and I am so appreciative to have someone so supportive and loving to share this journey with.

As to how I'm feeling...I feel really good.  I still enjoy every kick and squirm, and as he gets bigger and bigger the stretches and kicks are now really dramatic.  I laugh out loud when he makes my stomach roll like a wave.  When I say this pregnancy has been great, I can't emphasize it enough.  Maybe it's because I wanted it so much that nothing can rain on my parade, but I think in general I've just been really lucky and I don't take a minute of it for granted.

We have less than 3 weeks until his due date and I am having a hard time staying patient.  I am just looking forward to meeting this little guy so much that waiting is becoming a dirty word.   I know it's worthwhile for little boy to have as much time "on the inside" as possible, but boy are we excited to meet him.  I just look forward to showing him how very much he was loved and wanted every day!!! 18 days and counting...

9 MONTHS PREGNANT!!

As of Monday, we are officially 36 weeks (9 months) pregnant!  We are truly in the final stretch and are so excited to meet our son.  We've been preparing things at home...the swing is put together, his clothes are washed and put away, the car seat is installed, and our bags are packed.  Now all we need is a few more weeks for little boy to grow and we'll be 100% ready to welcome him to the world.  It is surreal to see all of the baby gear spread out around the house.  Some things feel just too good to be true.  I am still trying to wrap my mind around the fact that sometime in the next few weeks, Joe and I will finally get to meet the little boy we've waited a lifetime for...amazing!

I'm still feeling pretty good.  I can get comfortable when I sleep, and I think a lot of that is thanks to the Snoogle pillow I have.  I don't sleep more than an hour or so at a time, but that's okay, I am trucking along alright anyway.  I am working from home now, so that is a huge relief.  No more hour plus commute to and from work every day, and I think that will really help my energy levels.  I know I've been very lucky with this pregnancy (in absolutely every way) and I am very grateful. 

We had our maternity photo shoot last weekend with Blue Sky Photography and it was amazing.  We drove to Burlington to meet with Layla our photographer.  She has such a great eye and I just know our pictures are going to be amazing.   Below is the sneak peek she gave us.  I was really hesitant to do the shoot and am so glad Joe talked me into it.  I can't wait to see the photos she's going to take of little boy after he's born, I know we picked the right person to capture this once in a lifetime event.