36 weeks.

I had my 36 week check up today. And they checked EVERYTHING. (ick). But, I guess that's exciting because it means we are that much closer to meeting our little angel. And now, I go weekly - which, after today, does NOT make me excited. WHY didn't anyone warn me about these appointments (not the awkwardness, but the PAIN/uncomfortable-ness of it all)? Anyway, the exciting news...she told me that I'm about 50% effaced and 1 cm dilated, so at least progress is being made! She said we are still right on track for delivery around Oct. 14th (but definitely won't be late--thank goodness!) And that everything looked great!

I'm feeling great. I really can't complain. This pregnancy has been really easy - I've been so fortunate. Coming to the end, of course, I have the normal pregnancy complaints (swollen feet/ankles, achy back, waddling everywhere I walk, and many sleepless nights). But, all in all, it hasn't been bad. I'm very ready to meet her, but I like 'housing' her in a safe spot (my belly) where nothing can harm her...and it's so much fun feeling her movements. And, these days, I can usually tell when she's sticking her bum out, or her foot. (I'm pretty sure she has cute bum, very round like her momma's, it's too cute-i like to pat it and I'm pretty sure she enjoys it too). Things are very crammed in there right now, so when she moves around, I can feel it on both sides of my belly, and I adore catching glimpses of her growing body. (I keep saying "her", I sure hope it is a "she"...and that parts weren't just hiding because I sure do have a lot of cute girly things). I'm having the MOST fun playing with all the new baby stuff. Luke doesn't think that is as fun as I do...but, it's so much fun setting her room up and looking through all of her clothes, and looking at the tiny baby diapers that it's hard to imagine she'll fit in (until I think about pushing her out...then those diapers are entirely too large). :)