36 Weeks

I CAN'T believe we only have four weeks to go!  Here are a few of the highlights of what life has been like over the last two weeks in the Spicher House as we prepare for OB!

35 Weeks

36 Weeks

1.  Maternity Leave - I have to start with this one because I am officially done with work!  I am so thankful and feel very blessed that Lilly has an amazing maternity leave.  Today is day two and it hasn't sunk in yet that I don't have to go to work on Monday.  Nick is counting down the days until my boredom sets in but I keep telling him that my to do lists keep growing and I will more than enjoy the next four weeks :)

2. Nursery - We are making progress!  My mom and dad came in town last Friday and we had a get things done kind of weekend.  The beautiful artwork and craft project are on the walls, our fancy color video monitor is installed, and my mom and I spent some time purchasing some little things to make the room cozy.  The one (but major) piece missing is our chair.  I was hoping for a phone call this week to tell us it was in, but no such luck...maybe next week!  We also put together a lot of the typical baby items - the pack 'n play, the bouncer, the strollers, and installed the car seats!

Nick spray painting

Then came the Mod Podge

The Masterpiece!

3. Showers - My wonderful girlfriends in Arkansas threw me a baby shower last Saturday!  I loved every bit of it and it was so nice to have my mom in town to meet all of my girlfriends.  I feel so lucky to have these girls in my life especially with our families so far.  My work crew also hosted a joint baby shower for Kia (she is due just one week after me) and me this past Monday but unfortunately, a stomach bug got the best of me and I wasn't able to make the 6 hour drive to and from Little Rock.  However, I am so thankful for such supportive and loving people to work with.

4. Ailments - As I just mentioned...that stomach bug.  I really can't remember the last time I had a stomach bug that was quite so terrible.  It started last Sunday night and seriously knocked me out for two days.  Not only did I get it, but so did three others, including my mom and Nick.  Yuck.  On Wednesday, I thought I was back to my normal self when a lovely case of heartburn struck and has continued for the week.  I can honestly say I've never had to deal with heartburn before.  So, despite very little sleep and slowly and begrudgingly giving up some of my favorites until this passes (Chai Tea Lattes, tomatoes, fruit and lemonade) I'm praying this ongoing burning sensation will cease!  I feel very lucky that I've had such a smooth pregnancy thus far so can handle this week's adventures.  

5. Pool - I don't even think it's fair for me to add this to the list quite yet, but after such a relaxing Friday afternoon, I can't help it!  Combine 90 degree weather (instead of 100+) and the fact that Nick got off work early today, and it was the perfect time to relax poolside.  Well, let's just say that I spent the time relaxing while Nick swam laps.  Nonetheless, it was exactly what we needed and made our Fayetteville Athletic Club membership (which I don't use very often) worth every penny!

So, as I write this we are sitting on our front porch enjoying the cool weather and some good music and I'm counting down the days until I can join Nick in a nice cold cocktail!