7 weeks to go

I can't believe that the last time I blogged was October and now it's December! Whoa, I have absolutely no idea where November went! I am currently 33 weeks along with only 7 weeks until our little girl has finished 'cooking' and we finally get to meet her! I have so miuch to do to get ready and yet I feel so overwhelmed.

November was a good month of helping Jason and I start getting ready -- we had 2 Baby showers!! The first was on Nov. 7 in Indianapolis for all of Jason's family and my good friends from Lilly. Grandma Williamson hosted it for us and we got lots of goodies! Great Aunt Marilyn made these really awesome cupcake toppers made of fondue! I was impressed. The second was on Nov. 29 in Springfield for all of my family and friends. Grandma Janet, Great Aunt Bonnie, Great Aunt Doris, and cousin Jill hosted it for me. The two best tasting cakes were made by my best friend and Matron of Honor, Meaghan Buecker. The best part of both showers is that people actually helped us start a library and brought us books in addition to all of the other necessities we will need as new parents! All of these goodies are in the nursery and I have got to start going through it all and get that room in order so that if she decides to make an early appearance, we are ready!

Speaking of early appearance, I went to the doctor yesterday for our regular appointment. While the doctor can't predict when she'll be ready to meet us, I did measure at 37 weeks and she said that she is a pretty big baby for 33 weeks. She is still head down and sitting low. I told her that I had been having cramps for the last two weeks -- which apparently are Braxton Hicks contractions. She asked how frequent and since I really didn't know to be timing them, I just told her about 3-4 a day. She told me that I need to get to 34 weeks and should they get stronger and more frequent, they probably won't try to stop labor. So - we have to make it to next week!! Plus, I am going to begin timing them just to ensure they aren't frequent enough for me to go to Labor & Delivery.

Here are some pictures of me at 30 and 32 weeks.

30 weeks

32 weeks

Next week, on Dec. 11, Jason and I are going to take some family (yes, that means Charlie and Lucy) and maternity pictures. I hope they turn out good b/c I really want to be able to put some pictures up in our home and to have for her scrapbook. Other than that, I am trying to take it easy at work due to very swollen feet and hands that are feeling the effects of carpel tunnel!! I just keep trying to tell myself that this is temporary and will be worth it!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful thanksgiving and it is looking forward to Christmas that is just around the corner. I will try to keep this better updated the closer we get to bringing home our little baby! Love you all!