Project Complete!!!

This picture was at 37 weeks

So we finally finished all the painting in the nursery and we are sooo happy with the outcome!  I wish we would have kept track of all the hours we put into it .... there were A LOT.  Two of my girlfriends, Meagan & Stevie, came over and helped a couple times too.  We definitely would not be done yet if they had not, so I really appreciate it!  Thanks girls!  I actually enjoyed the painting more than I thought I would.  I didn't think I would have the patience for all the details, but it was kind of relaxing and kept me busy, but somewhat relaxed for a good week.  There were a few times where I caught myself standing on a chair while I was home alone .... probably not smart, but I made it through.  Now I am in CRAZY cleaning mode, trying to clean every last inch of this house and it is completely wearing me out.  I have the longest list of things to do and it doesn't seem to be getting any shorter.

So I went to the doctor on Wednesday and found out that I am 80% effaced and 1cm dilated.  She was very surprised because I had seen her 6 days before and nothing was happening yet. I am curious to know if there is any progress since then.  She told me that I most definitely won't make it to my due date.  I am starting to have more consistent contractions, but not very painful yet and I figure I won't start keeping track until that happens.  I can't believe he will be here sooooo soon!   I feel ready and then not ready at all.  But ready or not, here he comes!  I actually think I am going to miss being pregnant a little.  It will be nice to have my body back, but I have enjoyed it for the most part.  And I won't be able to use it as an excuse anymore to have Rudy bring me a glass of water. ;)

Oh yes, I finally got my hospital bags packed!  I just finished up last night.  Now we need to get the car seat installed ... but I am not too worried about that because we don't need to have that done until we are leaving the hospital and our car has the latch system which seems super easy.

That's about all ..... hope you enjoyed the pictures and I will keep you updated on things if I can!