Well, it’s here.  The month many of us have been waiting for, 9th month of pregnancy.  When people hear this their first repsonse is always, “Holy cow your pregnancy has flown by!”  I always say something like, “I know, right?”  But the truth is my pregnancy hasn’t flown by for me.  I feel like I have been pregnant forever!  And I don’t mean that in a negative way at all.  I’ve had a wonderful pregnancy but looking back on it I can hardly remember what it feels like to not be pregnant.  My first trimester over the summer of throwing up, taking long walks, and longer naps feels like a year ago.  Our ultrasound seems like a distant memory.  But what a blessing to take this pregnancy day by day and enjoy the milestones of every week.  I think that is why my pregnancy has felt so long…because I haven’t let it just pass me by.  I’ve tried really hard to take good care of myself.  I have focused on enjoying being pregnant and constantly remind myself to be thankful for how blessed we’ve been throughout these last 8 months.  We’ve had zero complications, a healthy mama, and a healthy baby.

So here’s to the 9th month!  May the end of this process of baby making continue to be uncomplicated, healthy, and right on track.  May I continue to stay positive and not rush these final weeks. 

I started my weekly doctor visits today.  It was a very positive appointment.  Baby is still head down and measuring normal.  Doctor Urquhart said he estimates he’ll be around 7-7.5 lbs.  Nurse Lori says she is hearing a strong, healthy heart rate that bounces back and forth between the 130’s and 140’s.  My blood pressure is good and I have no swelling.  So, we’re doing well.  🙂

And we’re getting bigger!

My plans for the next couple of weeks include organizing baby’s closet & clothes, installing the carseat, finish reading my baby books, and go out on a date with my husband before baby gets here.