Week 38!

We're in the final home stretch...literally and physically! While this past week has flown by, I've been experiencing some new "sensations" which turn out to be early signs of labor! This includes the baby "dropping" or lightening, where the baby drops lower into the pelvis. It feels like I'm carrying around a large bowling ball now, instead of a oven stuffer roaster.

Speaking of...Jesse has been on belly button watch the past month, and after a few false alarms, we think the baby is almost "fully cooked" ....if my navel is any kind of gauge.

I've also been experiencing more Braxton Hicks contractions and stronger nesting instincts. Occasionally, I'll wake up early in the morning (say 2-3am) unable to sleep but feeling energetic, raring to attack dust bunnies under the couch, set up the crib and arrange the baby's outfits according to color and size. But then reality sets in and I go back to sleep.

I have a follow-up appt. with the doc tomorrow, so we'll see how I'm progressing. I've had no less than 5 people tell me that they think the baby is coming tomorrow, as it's a full moon. This includes co-workers, friends and clients...who are all "in the know" since they had their babies during a full moon. Not sure I belive any of this, but check back tomorrow to see if it's fact or fiction!

So, we're close but no cigar yet! Well, Kaley may disagree with that....