Getting Ready for Baby

I reached 9 months!

We all went back to school and work on Monday. We spent last weekend getting ready for the baby. We went to a resale shop to get a changing table, a changing table pad, and a few little other things that didn't survive the other two kiddos. We went on to Target to register. I am having a a baby shower at work next week. Since I already have two boys people wanted me to register so they would know what I actually needed. We set up all the baby things, folded all the clothes, and organized the diapering stuff. We are ready!

I have spent the beginning of this week finishing prepping for my maternity leave at work. I made a little book detailing out every minute of everyday and how to teach my class. I wrote out where to find things and little tips about certain students. I also planned as much curriculum as I possibly could months in advance. I have written out my homework sheets until the end of March and I even typed out my Valentine's Day party list. I'm as ready in that area as I can be.

I went to the doctor today and I am 3 cm. I could stay like this for a few more weeks...or have the baby tomorrow. Who knows?!?

While waiting for the doctor, I got thinking. I have spent a sizable amount of the last two years pregnant. I has not been easy in many ways. I remembered all the visits to this same exam room that were filled with bad news. And now we are here- about to have the baby we have wanted for two years. What a wonderful blessing. We are so excited to have our new little man join us. And no...we don't have a name yet. But the list has narrowed down.