38 weeks; Preparations and the waiting game

 Today I finished washing the baby's clothes! Not to mention his blankets, sheets, boppy cover, etc.  I am SO ready for this boy to be born.  I packed the hospital bag today.  There's a diaper bag I want at Younkers which I might pack the baby's things in, but it won't be a big deal if baby comes first.  

I'm not completely finished, but if I were to go into labor tonight I would be fine with what I packed.

In the bag:

*2 nightgowns (if they get ruined no biggie)
* light reading
*Sarah Bareilles, She and Him and Taylor Swift Cd's
*Camcorder
*hygiene essentials for both Matt and I (shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, hairbrush)
*my boppy

Other things I still want to add but need to buy or that wont be put in until the last minute:

*the camera
*Matt's netbook
*cheap slippers
*some girl stuff just in case
*Matt's clothes
*insurance info etc.
*cell phone and charger
*my own pillow

Now this will be useful as I try to finish packing; I keep looking at lists on the internet for examples.  Hopefully my feet will stop swelling soon after, but I'm not holding my breath.

For the baby, we will obviously have the car seat put in the car and:

*A newborn outfit (although I'll probably have him wear Matt's pick, regardless)
*A 0-3 month outfit
*socks
*mittens (didn't realize the green ones were smaller, the big ones will probably fall off)
* receiving blanket, swaddling blanket

I've always been more of an over-packer.  It will probably be 100 degrees outside but he will mostly be in air conditioning.  Everything seems so real now, I can't wait to bring him home!

How far along? 38 weeks

Total weight gain: 26 pounds

Maternity clothes?  I'm getting sick of them and can't wait to have my figure back and buy myself a new dress.  I deserve it after these cankles.  I mean, Adrian is the ultimate blessing and reward but a dress would be nice.

Best moment this week:  waking up in the middle of the night to Matt's hand on my belly feeling for the baby.  Also, all the insane speeches Matt gives him about geek trivia and woman advice.

Miss Anything? My clothes and feeling normal.    

Movement: He likes to stretch a lot!  I feel all kinds of movements all day long, especially when Matt comes home from work and talks to him.  One time I woke up at 4 in the morning and he was flailing about like nobody's business. 

Food cravings: Still anything cold (smoothies, ice cream, slushies mmmmm)

Food aversions: nothing in particular

Gender: Boy!

Symptoms: Did I mention the edema in my hands and feet? Also heartburn, stiffness and soreness.  I feel like an old person!

Looking forward to: The big day.  To which Matt has given the following code phrase: "Thundercats are go!" which he stole from Juno, but oh well.  He wants me to tell that to his work if I go into labor while he's there.  I don't think so dear.

A little sneak preview of the nursery.  We almost have all of the furniture but it still needs some work and some decorations.

I painted some letters to put above his crib.  So far that's the only decoration I have actually finished.  

Thankfully I am on maternity leave, so I have lots of time (supposedly) to work on making his room pretty.  If I run out of time or willpower, I don't think he will care.