Nesting

Now a week away from the due date. My father-in-law was really hoping for a Leap Year baby in honor of his mother whose birthday is today. Not out of the realm of possibility but looking doubtful. My husband and I were both late arrivals to the world and are generally not punctual anyway so we'll see how this 39th week goes.

I've now cut myself off from working and have managed to keep myself busy getting last minute things done before the baby comes. The doctor and hospital are paid and my husband's time off work was approved, both things causing me a little stress last week, so I'm grateful they are taken care of. We had the house cleaned a couple days ago and for the most part have the baby's room in order.

We were very grateful to get this dresser from a friend of a friend. One of the disadvantages of an older house is the small closets. The closet of her room is already filled with all of my clothes, shoes, crafty things, etc. so the large dresser is for her clothes, blankets and diapers. We went with a Noah's Ark theme, hence all the cute little animals people have given her.

If you're my friend on Facebook you may have seen the rocking chair and crib when my hubby put them together. We got her diaper pail, hamper (it's in the corner where you can't see it) and the rug from Ikea. All of her other items- swing, vibrating chair, toys, play mat, stroller are in the office half of the room. Decided not to post a picture of them since many of them will probably be moved into our bedroom or the living room as we need to use them. The empty wall space over the crib is where we'll have letters spelling her name. We've got a frontrunner but months ago decided not to set our hearts on a name until after we see her face to face.

So what else have I been up to?

Trying to stay stocked up on food and items around the house so there will be fewer errands to send people on later.

Pampering myself with a haircut and color and pedicure.

Maternity photos

Getting time with friends.

Watching childbirth dvds.

Reading "The Happiest Baby on the Block". Even got to try out some of the techniques on a friend's baby and they worked!

Buying items we didn't get from the showers and then figuring out where to put them.

Going to bed early and sleeping in until it's just too uncomfortable or I get too hungry.

Visiting the doctor for checkups.

Getting the car washed.

Writing in my journal and her baby book.

Lots of prayer.

According to the almighty internet, here are some famous people our daughter could share a birthday with in March-

1-Justin Bieber, Zach from Saved by the Bell, and my dad's favorite, Harry Caray

2-Bon Jovi and Dr. Seuss

6-Michaelangelo

7 (the due date)-Pam from The Office

10-Chuck Norris (he lives in TX, maybe he'd come visit us in the hospital!)

14-Einstein

I'm not looking at any dates past that!