While Baking Baby...

Now that I am at the end of my pregnancy I thought it would be fun to share what I loved during pregnancy. These are the important things that have gotten me through these long nine months.

• Pillows: Between my knees, propping me up, and under my back. I loved being encompassed in pillows. Sometimes Shea got a little jealous because I would steal all the pillows.
•  Basketball shorts: Most comfortable thing ever!
• Ice packs: I loved having ice packs to cool me down or for when I had a headache or backache.
• What to Expect When You're Expecting: This book helped me a lot, it had all the answers when I was questioning what was happening to my body and my baby. It saved me from having to make many frantic phone calls to the doctor asking if this or that is normal.
• TheBump.com: This site was fun to use, it had lots of message boards with tons of information. I enjoyed seeing how big my baby was compared to a fruit. It was also nice to see how baby was growing and all his little developments, I usually checked several websites so I made sure I wasn't missing anything that was going on with baby. I'm a protective mom already, poor kid.
• Lotion: One thing I wasn't prepared for when I got pregnant was the itchy, itchy, itchy skin. It was overwhelming sometimes but lotion helped a ton! Not to mention I used Vitamin E Oil to reduce the occurrence of stretch marks, I don't know if it really helped but it put my mind at ease and NOT one stretch mark.  
• Bubble Baths: This was my favorite thing in my second trimester, it relieved aches and pains from all the stretching and changing my body was doing to make room for baby.
• Not being ticklish: I loved not being ticklish, Shea loves to tickle me. I hate it, most of the time. And I am usually ticklish everywhere, especially my back. But during pregnancy I was tickle free (most of the time).
• Cold Air: I was always burning up so having our house nice and cool was amazing. Shea froze though, he was wrapped up in blankets all the time :)
• Curtains: They shielded me from the light of the day, so that I could catch up on the sleep I was missing at night.
• Chinese Food (always my favorite!): East Coast Chinese food is better though, I missed it a lot.
• Great Harvest: I craved pumpkin chocolate chip bread at the beginning of my pregnancy, but not much after my second trimester began.
• Frozen Berries: Especially blueberries and strawberries
• Sherbet with Hershey Syrup: Orange Sherbet is the best, and anything other than Hershey's is gross.
• Smoothies (Jamba Juice)
• Peanut Butter and Sour Cream and Onion Chip Sandwiches: I know it sounds gross, but I ate these like once a day at least.
• Spinach Salad: I got this on campus practically everyday when I was in school my first trimester. Spinach, grated swiss cheese, sugared almonds, bacon, mushrooms, mandarin oranges, poppyseed dressing... YUM! 

• Having baby all to myself: I know this sounds selfish, but that connection is just so strong and I loved being the first to know when he was awake and active or when he was sleeping and still. I loved seeing him move all around, knowing that my body was taking care of him and helping him grow healthy and strong. It is so special, and it really is a miracle.

Due Date

Today was my due date. I am now 40 weeks pregnant. And tomorrow little Connor will be officially late. And I am going crazy waiting.

Wondering what baby is up to at 40 weeks?
- Baby's eyes are well formed, but the nerves inside his eye will continue to develop in the first weeks after birth. As a result, newborns often have poor vision immediately after birth. It is not until your baby is six to eight weeks old that he can focus and follow objects with his eyes.
- The final details of his physical appearance are in place and compeletely formed, including his eyelashes, eyebrows, nails, nose, and mouth.
- His internal organs are fully matured and ready for life outside the womb.
- His skull bones are not yet fused, which allows them to overlap a bit if it's a snug fit through the birth canal during labor.
- The average newborn weighs about 7 1/2 pounds (a small pumpkin) and is about 20 inches long.

Wondering how pregnancy is?
- How far along: 40 WEEKS
- Total weight gain/loss: +27 pounds
- Maternity clothes: The weather has been pretty damp and dreary lately, so I don't do much outside. So I don't feel bad wearing pj's all day.
- Stretch marks: Not from where I can see.
- Sleep: Not getting much.
- Nausea: Early mornings are a no go, but other than that I am doing fine.
- Movement: Not much room in there. He has his foot or hand right near my belly button so he pokes it out occassionally and I will poke back, it is a little game we play :)
- Food cravings: Right now I am just craving life after delivery. I get to see my baby and I get to be done pregnancy!
- What I miss: Sleep
- What I am enjoying: The wait is almost over!

I meet with the doctor tomorrow, and I should be scheduled to be induced the following morning. Wednesday, June 2nd!
Pictures of Connor to come!

Update: Met with the doctor today and turns out they are full for tomorrow Wed. so I have to wait one more day. So Thursday I will be induced, I hope it goes fast but I fear that it will take awhile. We will see.

Inching Forward

Still Pregnant.

I am now 39 weeks. Each week feels like an eternity now. Time moves so slow right now. I was wishing that this week I could persuade the doctor to induce me now. But no such luck. The earliest I will be induced is next Wednesday. I was 2-3 centimeters dilated and 75% effaced. So I am still making progress, but not as much as I would like. I had my membranes stripped again, just for the fun of it. But considering nothing happened last week after the procedure I am not expecting any real results. Who knows maybe second times the charm.

So now I begin another long week of waiting. I know it is only a week and the baby is coming so soon, but I can't help but feel so anxious and disappointed that he isn't hear now or coming today. Shea is a huge help, he is such a strength to me as I am learning this very hard lesson in patience. I am so grateful for him and his support as we take on another week. But this week is surely the last!

(sorry this picture is so dark, and I look so tired. I am just worn out from a night of little sleep.)

Wondering what baby is up to at 39 weeks?
- The lanugo (a word for the soft, downy hair that covers baby's body) has mostly disappeared.
- The color of baby's skin is changing from a red-pink hue to a white or blue-pink color. These changes are due to the amount of fat baby is putting on.
- Baby holds limbs well flexed and the chest is prominent
- Baby weighs between 6 1/2 and 7 pounds and is around 19 to 21 inches long

Wondering how pregnancy is?
- How far along: 39 Weeks
- Total weight gain/loss: +27 pounds
- Maternity clothes: I have a pair of black gauchos that I bought a few weeks ago, which are vital to my everyday wardrobe.
- Stretch marks: Since I can't see most of my belly anyway, Shea checks for me and he says no...
- Sleep: With bathroom trips and anxious worries, I tend to sleep better during the day.
- Nausea: Not really.
- Movement: He is a squirmer. But I have been trying to keep myself busy, and the more active I am the less I feel him move around. In the morning though when he hears Shea's voice he perks up and starts going crazy, it happens when Shea comes home from work too. No movement all day, and then all of a sudden he is dancing away.
- Food cravings: Ummm...actually I have had a loss of appetite. Nothing sounds good. I think it's nerves.
- What I miss: Being comfortable. (Funny story, or Home Teachers came over the other day and as one said the closing prayer he said he hopes I am able to remain comfortable...haha. I had to smirk a little because I haven't been comfortable for a long time. And especially not now. But it was sweet and it's the thought that counts.)
- What I am enjoying: Shea takes such good care of me. He is so sensitive to my random mood swings, he is constantly holding me and reassuring me. I just can't believe how amazing he is about everything. I am so lucky and our little baby Connor is lucky to have him as a Dad.

Soon we will be experiencing all the "joys" of labor!

Called to Serve

Congrats! My brother Ryan just got called to serve in the Brazil Florianópolis Mission! We are so excited for him and all the fun that awaits. He leaves October 6th, so lots of time to prepare. He has been waiting for his call for a few weeks so it was awesome to finally know where he is going and when!

Shea served in Brazil too, the Porto Alegre South Mission. So it is fun to know that Shea and Ryan will be able to speak Portuguese to each other when he gets home. And of course Ryan is pretty stoked he is going foreign!

Being the oldest boy he is the first missionary in our family, and he is ready to go! We are so proud of him, and soon he will be receiving lots of letters from his sappy family!

It looks like his mission covers the whole Santa Catarina state, and he will be going to the São Paulo (Brazil) MTC.  The countdown begins!

CONGRATULATIONS RYAN, YOU ARE GOING TO BE AN AMAZING MISSIONARY!

38 Weeks and Making Progress

Final Days of Pregnancy

Doctor's visit this week was a little more exciting then last time. I had guessed he had dropped so it was a relief to hear that yes he has. So he is in position and looking good. Then I got checked for dilation, I was 1-2 cm. I was STOKED. Shea was surprised, I had been telling him that was what I was hoping but I thought it was just strong wishing. But YAY, my baby is listening to Mom already! I was also 50% effaced (cervix thinned). So he also asked me if I wanted to get my membranes stripped, which I did. I was surprised that he wanted to do it this early. I was thinking he would wait till 39 or 40 weeks for that. But he did it then and there, it wasn't too bad. And now I am hoping that our beautiful baby will join our family tonight or tomorrow or the next day. Hopefully soon!!!

But as of now I am not feeling anything painful yet.

Wondering what baby is up to at 38 weeks?

- Baby might just scratch himself in the womb as the fingernails have grown over the fingertips now.

- Baby's lungs continue to mature and his brain and nerve functions are working better every day.
- Baby weighs about 6½ pounds and is around 19 or 20 inches long

Wondering how pregnancy is?
- How far along: 38 weeks

- Total weight gain/loss: +27 pounds
- Maternity clothes: Shea's basketball shorts are my favorites.
- Stretch marks: Not from where I can see.
- Sleep: My bladder is killing me, it takes all my strength to lunge out of bed and make it to the bathroom. Last night I had to get up 7 times.
- Nausea: A little queasy in the morning, but nothing bad.
- Movement: Baby has dropped and I am having a lot less pain in the ribs. Pregnancy is a lot less uncomfortable now that he has dropped. There is more pressure down low, but it's not bad. He is moving but a lot less lately, not much room in there I guess. If I ever get worried I just poke around and he will poke back, very entertaining. I also can feel him move his "knees" back and forth, back and forth sometimes at night. And he has had the hiccups almost twice a day for a while now.
- Food cravings: Fruit. I have grapefruit in the morning for breakfast, and strawberries all the time. Fruit smoothies are still hitting the spot too!
- What I miss: My bladder is still the sore point.

- What I am enjoying: My baby is obeying Mommy already, and the Doctor said it looks like he wants to come! SO YAY YAY YAY! Come baby come! We are already!

 

And He Will Be Called...

So now that my belly is bulging these are the questions I get asked on a daily basis:

 1. How much longer?
2. Do you know what you're having?

AND

3. Have you thought about names?

Most of you already know the answers:

1. SOON

2. Yes, a Boy

AND

3. Connor Lincoln Stanger

I figured it was about time I share with all of you who may not know yet, our baby boy does actually have a name. Well unless we change it last minute. But I am pretty sure that this little baby is a Connor. We have started calling him Connor for a while now. As we feel and watch him as he moves all around(poking and prodding me all over), we are loving that there is now a name to his mysteriously undeniably beautiful face. And we are always commenting about "When Connor does this..." or "I can't wait until Connor does that..." We love him so much already!

It is not a surprise that we are getting more and more impatient for his arrival, we can't wait to be parents to our baby Connor.

Showered with Gifts!

Baby Shower's are so much fun, it is a time to celebrate Mom and baby with games, gifts, and treats! I had the opportunity to throw Lindsay a baby shower in January and it turned out great. That was the first time I had ever done something like that so I was a little nervous, but by the end I was happy with everything and especially happy with how much Lindsay enjoyed it.

(These were the invitations I made for Lindsay's shower. I was pretty proud..)

So now then it was my turn. In March my friend Katie threw me a baby shower, with our friends here in Rexburg. It was a lot of fun and an exciting time to celebrate this little mover inside of me. I enjoyed seeing their friendly faces and being able to share this time with them.

At the start of May my sister-in-law Lindsay threw me a shower too. Lots of Shea's family came and everyone was so sweet and loving. I really appreciated the work Lindsay put into it, it was great. I enjoyed sharing the excitement of this baby's arrival with everyone. I loved all the new things I got, and now I can't wait for this baby to put them to use. I like to think that will be in just a couple more weeks. Can't Wait! Only 13 days left (till he is due)! Can you believe it?

The sad part about being here in Idaho is that my family is back east. Too far away. It is hard not to have them here during this exciting time. I wish I could have had a shower there or just have been able to visit, so that my friends and family could be a part of the celebration. I miss them all so much!

My family, even though they are miles away, graciously bought some big items for our baby boy to enjoy. Thanks family!

Mom and Dad bought him a Pack n' Play

My siblings (Ryan, Daniel, Amberlee, and Joseph) bought him his Baby Swing

My family will be coming out to visit this new guy when he is born! I know that having them here will be such a help and such a treat, for them and me. And I know that I will miss them even more when they are gone. So I have a solution, they should just move in with me, might be a little cramped and might be a little hard for Shea, but hey it would be fun! Were family right, its worth it! So now I just have to convince them :) Love you all, can't wait to see you soon!

I am so grateful to be loved by so
many wonderful people.

Thanks to everyone for making this time so special!

A Little Fun Before Baby Comes

Last night Shea and I made a fire. We roasted hotdogs and marshmallows. It was nice to enjoy the cool air and the warm fire. Shea is busy with school and work lately, so it was nice to get away for a short time and enjoy each other’s company. While we wait for baby to come it is nice to have things to look forward to each week. So we hope to do more fun, cheap dates like this to keep each week a joy as we count down until baby.

Can you say FULL TERM baby?

37 WEEKS = FULL TERM

Any day now we could meet our baby.

(Realistically it will probably be 18 more days or so.)

What happens this month?

This month, I will no longer have a baby in my belly.
This month, I will give birth.
This month, I will be so scared and yet so brave.
This month, I will officially be a mom.
This month, I will shed happy tears.
This month, I will see Shea cry.
This month, I will see Shea become a father.
This month, I will hold my son.
This month, I will here his cries.
This month, I will learn to care for all his needs.
This month, I will lose sleep, as I wake to every tiny breath.
So much will happen THIS MONTH!

When I say it that way, it sounds so close...this month....
(Considering he is due the last day of this month, May 31st, he could very well make me wait till the beginning of next month. Oh please don't make me wait BABY!!)

I am now considered full term, 37 weeks. On Saturday we had a Hospital Tour and a Birth class. It was a lot of fun, and a little disturbing. But Shea and I are ready for this baby to come, no backing out now. We are really excited, the hospital seems very nice and we were pleased with everything we saw. Hopefully our next experience there is even better, and a little more eventful. We got a free diaper bag that is perfect for Shea to use, black and very manly. We learned all about the delivery and the options that our hospital has.

Fortunately, no one was giving birth at the time we

were touring the birthing center. All was very calm, and

I like to think that's what it will be like when I am there :)

At my doctor's visit this week we talked a lot about the signs of labor and when to come to the hospital. It was exciting to finally be talking about delivery, it is getting so close. Baby's head is still down but he hasn't dropped yet. Our doctor estimated that our baby is around 6 lbs right now. We will see if he is right in just a few weeks. Next week he starts checking me to see if I am dilated, cross your fingers that I will be. I am tired of waiting...

37 weeks and two days

Looking Back ...

 

... 18 weeks

Wondering what baby is up to at 37 weeks?
- Full term, meaning baby is likely to thrive after birth. Baby spends these last weeks in preparation for the outside world, his growth slows down dramatically this week.
- Meconium, which you’ll probably find in the first diaper, is accumulating in the intestines.
- The fat is getting deposited on the cheeks, knees and elbows and these are becoming dimpled due to fat deposition.
- The skin is fast losing its wrinkled appearance and the skin color is becoming pinker
- At this point babies vary in size, but the average length is between 19 and 20 inches and most babies weigh approximately 6 pounds. And my uterus has expanded considerably, becoming nearly a thousand times of the original volume.

Wondering how pregnancy is?
- How far along: 37 weeks
- Total weight gain/loss: +24 pounds
- Maternity clothes: I am in sweats most days.
- Stretch marks: Haven't seen any...
- Sleep: I am more fatigued now. So I enjoy my daytime naps as well as a good long nights sleep, and the only thing that keeps me up now is the excitement for this little guy to come.
- Nausea: Not too bad lately.
- Movement: This baby can't make up his mind, he has been very high at night and it kills my ribs. And then he will be pressing down low again the next day. I hope he drops soon so that I am able to breath again (I also heard that once he drops my heartburn should go away, which is a bonus).
- Food cravings: Soda, anything bubbly (and I am not a huge soda drinker so it's a little unusual). I can only drink a little before I get sick of it but we haven't had soda in our house for awhile and I man I have missed it. So it was a real treat to get some this week, it was gone in a day.
- What I miss: Having an empty bladder, mine seems full ALL the time now. I also miss being able to move around easily, whether I am getting off the couch or bending down to put laundry in the dryer (or running to the bathroom every ten minutes).
- What I am enjoying: Shea is so excited, everyday he comes home and asks if I have had any contractions. He keeps his phone ringer on (very high) all the time now, so that he is ready whether he is at work or in class. If I ever call/text him I get a frantic call, "Is everything okay? Did something happen? Do you need me to come home?" I love that he is on the edge of his seat, eager to meet our baby, it makes me so happy.

Mother

Did you know?

In Greece Mother's Day began as a day known as “Mother worship”, later the early Christians in England celebrated a day to honor Mary, the mother of Christ. By a religious order the holiday was later expanded in its scope to include all mothers, and named it as the "Mothering Sunday".

On this special Sunday it is important for us to recognize the divine role of motherhood and its influence and power in our lives. The teachings of our Mothers are the ones that we will hold on to for all our lives, the teachings we will look back on to find meaning and understanding, the teachings that will guide us forever. My Mother is always happy, she never doubts us or our dreams, she cares about our needs and wants, and brings us comfort in our times of trial. I love my Mother. She has been a huge example to me and strengthened me in every way possible. I thank her for that strength. I hope that I to can be a Mother that shows my children the Christ-like love my Mother has shown me.

I am so grateful for Mothers.

This Mother's Day Shea got me some beautiful flowers and candy,

even though I am not officially a mom yet, I guess I am close enough. Shea makes me feel so special and honored to be caring his son, I love them both so much.

I found this Mother's Day card in a magazine, it is for soon

to be mom's (like me!) and it made me smile.

“God could not be everywhere, and so He gave us mothers.”

"The noblest calling in the world is that of mother. True motherhood is the most beautiful of all arts, the greatest of all professions. She who can paint a masterpiece or who can write a book that will influence millions deserves the plaudits and admiration of mankind; but she who rears successfully a family of healthy, beautiful sons and daughters whose immortal souls will be exerting an influence throughout the ages long after paintings shall have faded, and books and statues shall have been destroyed, deserves the highest honor that man can give."

-David 0. McKay

 

“Mothers, who willingly made that personal journey into the valley of the shadow of death to take us by the hand and introduce us to birth—even to mortal life—deserves our undying gratitude."

- President Thomas S. Monson

 

"Motherhood is the greatest potential influence in human society. Her caress first awakens in the child a sense of security; her kiss the first realization of affection; her sympathy and tenderness, the first assurance that there is love in the world. Thus in infancy and childhood she implants ever-directing and restraining influences that remain through life."

-David 0. McKay

 

"A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts."

- Washington Irving

Happy Mother's Day!

What's in a bag?

So as baby's arrival gets closer we are thinking more and more about preparations. I am planning on going to Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls (about 40 minutes away), we are going to a baby class there on May 8th, just to get a feel for the hospital and everything. But the time is coming up fast and packing for the hospital is kind of a daunting task. And we should probably start thinking about it. I know it is best to get some things ready before the due date, in case baby decides to come a little early. Shea and I decided that my bag should be packed somewhere during my 37 weeks. Is that too early... too late? Anyway thats the plan as of now, but what to pack? I have tried to think of some things. I am going to look up a list or two for some more helpful ideas.

Right now all I have is an empty bag ...

What do you think of my list so far?

For Me
Wallet- ID and Insurance Card
Chap Stick
Robe
Toothpaste/toothbrush, Brush, Lotion/Deodrant, Make up
Change of comfy clothes
Socks
Hard Candy (to keep mouth moist)
I-Pod

For Baby
Coming Home Outfit

Baby Blanket

Socks

Misc

Phone Chargers
Laptop/charger

CAMERA

Any ideas for what I am missing?

The Ninth Month Has Begun . . .

FOUR more WEEKS left! It is finally MAY and I am officially 36 weeks pregnant! I am done the 8th month and have now started the 9th! Nearing the end.

At our doctor's visit this week we saw a nurse practitioner for some tests, we were told that if baby comes now nothing will be done to stop labor because I am far enough along that if he comes early he will be fine. We found out that the baby is head down right now, but he hasn't dropped yet meaning he is "floating" as they called it ... which explains the low pressure I have felt and the sharp low pains are probably his little hands stretching out. As for baby's heartbeat, it is good and strong and my blood pressure is looking good and baby is measuring right on. Now our weekly appointments begin, we meet the doctor next week for a quick check on mom and baby. We plan to make a list of all our labor/delivery questions so that we are on the same page as the doctor when the time comes, which is fast approaching.

After my appointment we went to Target to get some baby items that I was getting worried about not having. We now have diapers/wipes, a monitor, sleepers, pacifiers, and receiving blankets for our baby! I can breath a lot easier now. I think we are "prepared" (at least with the essentials) if he decided to come early, and if not then maybe I will get around to the supplies I need - some nursing gear for instance. I know we will probably have to go on a trip after he is born to get some things we forgot or need more of. But overall if our baby came today we could do it!

At 36 weeks, this is how my belly bump is growing ...

But do you remember when I was 24 weeks pregnant...

Can you see the difference?

Wondering what baby is up to?
 - Mr. Baby continues to put on weight each week. This layer of fat will help baby regulate his body temperature after leaving the climate-controlled womb. Baby will be about 15 percent fat at birth.
 - His gums are firm with ridges that look somewhat like teeth.
 - He has definite patterns of sleep and wakefulness—opening his eyes while awake and closing them while asleep.
 - Baby will become alert and turn his head toward light and sound just as a newborn would.
 - It is estimated that at 36 weeks baby is around 18½ inches long and nearly 6 pounds.

Wondering how pregnancy is?
 - How far along: 36 weeks
 - Total weight gain/loss: +23 pounds (my last appointment I had gained nothing, this appointment 7lbs! Something is defenitely growing!)
 - Maternity clothes: I just bought my first pair of maternity pants! I know I am so close to the end, I wanted to just wait it out, but basketball shorts just don't fit every occasion so I had to do it.
 - Stretch marks: None!
 - Sleep: Not too bad, I usually wake up twice in the middle of the night for a bathroom trip. It usually takes me a little while to get back to sleep, but for the most part the exhaustion of pregnancy is helping me forget about being uncomfortable, resulting in a relatively sound sleep.
 - Nausea: It is pretty random, most days are great but some days I will just have a wave of nausea hit me.
 - Movement: I have been feeling movement very very low (painful movement), so he is defenitely getting ready to meet the world!
 - Food cravings: Veggies! Squash and zucchini sound so good. Yes I know I am weird, and yes I know when you look at this post mom you will laugh.
 - What I miss: Not having to hold my belly up when I walk, to give it the extra support. And I miss not having to prepare myself for the giant lunge I have to make every morning when I am trying to get out of bed, going from lying down to sitting up to standing is not an easy process anymore. And I miss my balance, it feels off lately.
 - What I am enjoying: Getting Baby Stuff! This week I got the diaper bag and stroller we ordered.  And we made a trip to Target for some baby shopping, my favorite!

I am waiting for that extra burst of energy some women have, so that I

can start all that "nesting". But lately it's just eating that sounds good.

Fortunately, my cravings have been pretty healthy.

Night of Panic Mode

A few nights ago I had a rough sleep. So while I stared at the clock I laid in bed thinking about our baby coming into the world any day. I think about this every night, and every night I am filled with excitement which keeps me up. But that night I was filled with panic, because it is real. He could really come now. Any day. I will be 38 weeks in just 14 days. And 37 weeks in just 7 days. What if I was a mom in 14 days or less? I am excited to be a mom, but right now I feel horrible because I am not prepared. So many things still need to be done and bought.

OKAY, OKAY. So after some deep breaths and a rough sleep I realized in the morning that my panic was a little extreme. But the wee hours of the night can get a mind going.

Here were some of my late night worries:
- I haven't packed a hospital bag
- We have no newborn diapers yet!
- I haven't mailed all the baby shower thank you's (Minor detail, Yes)
- I haven't put curtains up in his room (Again minor detail)
- We have no newborn pacifiers or pacifier clips
- We have no newborn sleepers/ pajamas/ sleep sacks, and very few outfits
- We don't have a baby monitor
- The car seat is not installed, and the car seat pad is not washed (the swing pad isn't washed either)
- We need a new humidifier (this one is more for me mostly, I have been dying since ours broke recently)
- I don't have any nursing supplies
- I don't have baby memory book yet (to record all his firsts)
- I don't have batteries in the swing or pack n' play
- We have nothing to wash our baby in or with

- I haven't washed any baby clothes/blankets yet (and I have no baby detergent to do it with)

I'm pretty sure my not done list could have gone on and on. But these are the ones I can remember.

Don't worry I have come back to reality and am no longer in panic mode. In reality, it will probably be another good 28 days or so until I meet our baby. But when you realize that he is considered full term at 37 weeks, which is one week away, it is a little crazy to think it is a possibility; and... yeah I have some definite work to do.

The good news is I just had a baby shower and got baby bath stuff and a package of diapers. Tomorrow we have our 36 week doctor appointment and afterwards we are going to make a trip to Target for the essentials. Then I will feel a little more prepared, and then my panic will be gone and I will be back to my late nights of eager anticipation. To be honest I am already back to hoping he comes early, just not tonight or tomorrow. But the next day I will be good and ready!