In the home stretch...

...and people seem to be surprised that I'm not in a hurry to get to the "finish line." In all fairness, I've had a very comfortable and easy pregnancy. I still have a few weeks to become really uncomfortable, but for now I'm still enjoying the process.

37 weeks is considered full-term, although Munchkin's due date isn't until 4/22. And first babies often come a little later. So, it could be any day now, but I'm not trying to hurry anything along. Munchkin will come when he/she is good and ready.

When we found out we were pregnant, I made a vow to try to appreciate the journey. Afterall, it took some effort to get here, and there's no guarantee that I'll be able to experience this again. The baby will grow up way too fast once he/she arrives, so why wish the time away now? I've really made an effort to soak up the whole experience of being pregnant...the good, the bad, and the ugly (or at least the good, the not-so-great, and the not-as-pretty). I actually feel a little sad that my pregnancy is coming to an end. At the same time, I know that our lives are about to change forever.

I can't imagine not having a baby in my belly anymore. On one hand, I imagine that I'll miss feeling the little person moving around in there every day. I think I'll miss always knowing where Munchkin is, and that he/she is safe and cozy. On the other hand, I'm sure that I won't be able to imagine what life was like without my "outside" baby once Munchkin is born!

Monday morning Munchkin was noticably lower, so I think he/she has officially "dropped." At first I took this as a sign that baby was ready to come a bit early and I told Munchkin to "float back up to the top." In reality, first babies often drop 2-6 weeks before delivery, so it doesn't mean that we're going to see any action soon. It definitely feels different. I think I'm starting to understand why the last month can be so uncomfortable for some women, although right now it's still not so bad. Days at work seem a bit longer, and for the first time I actually feel like I need to get off of my feet once in a while. I havne't actually done so all that much, but I think about it!

For the most part, I think we're about ready for Munchkin's arrival. Bags are (almost) packed....

and the cloth diapers are prepped/washed/organized....

and the rocking chair is ready for cuddling and snuggling.

We had to stop preparing the baby room when we found out we had to move, but we have some cute ideas for when we move Munchkin into his/her room in the new house.