31 Weeks

I can't believe there are only 9 more weeks until Tommy's due date, it almost seems too soon.  Yesterday at work I took care of baby who's due date was 1 day before Tommy's - it was surreal to see this baby and think, this is the same size that Tommy is and to also be so grateful that he hasn't delivered early.  Speaking of work, its getting a lot more difficult to make it through the 12.5 hour shift, especially if I have to bend over a lot!!!  I'm going to keep trucking on though because I don't want to take time off before the baby is here. 

This weekend Matt and I went to Wes & Linda's to play games.  This was the first time I had seen a lot of my college and high school friends since I've actually looked pregnant and I'm the first one of us to have a baby and for some reason it felt a little strange.  I'm not sure why I felt strange, after all I am 29 and married, its not like this was some accident, but I guess it just showed how we are all at such different places in our lives.  Maybe I sensed that my life is really about to change, for the better of course, but I just couldn't help but think to myself, I wonder when we'll get to do this again? 

On a lighter note - this weekend is my first baby shower hosted by Tricia!!  My great friend Kristy is coming all the way from Florida and Amy is coming from San Antonion - I can't wait to see them, its been too long!!  Tricia, Kristy and Amy will be a great support for me as a mommy because they each have a child already and are both expecting their second late this summer!!  I'm so lucky to have these great women in my life. 

Here are a couple of pics of the nursery painted by Matt!

  

3rd Trimester!

Today is the first day of my third (and last) trimester, 12 more weeks until Tommy is due.  Matt and I have been busy putting the nursery together - last Sunday I worked and came home to a painted nursery!  Such a great surprise!!  Just a few more finishing touches like artwork on the walls and some shelves up and we are ready for baby. 

Last week we went to the OB again, everything checked out just fine.  From now on I will be going every 2 weeks until we get to 36 weeks and then it's every week until delivery.  After our appointment, Matt and I went to tour the day care center that is at the hospital I work at.  I've been on the waiting since I was about 5 weeks pregnant - needless to say it's a very popular day care.  Several friends and co-workers have recommended the day care, which makes me feel much better.  The plan is to have Tommy at day care 3 days per week, if I'm working the weekend that week then he will only have to go 2 days during the week, but we still have to pay for 3 so that means one day off for mommy possibly - you know to clean the house or run errands OR have a mani/pedi and lunch with the girls :)

I've been reading the book, "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Baby" on the recommendation of Travis & Laura and my friend Julie.  The book emphasizes how important sleep and a routine is for infants.  Being a NICU nurse, I'm very big on having the baby on a schedule for eating and sleeping.  I'm just hoping the baby starts sleeping through the night sooner rather than later!