The End is Near

And no, I dont mean the end of the world. Today, I am 36 weeks pregnant and eager for my baby boy to make his appearance. Each night I go to bed, I just lay there wondering what he looks like, who's personality he is going to have the most traits of. I certainly hope he is musically tallented. I can sing but Michael sure can't. So much is going on right now that I can't seem to keep any of it straight.

I had my doctor appointment last Tuesday and I had the GBS test done. Please pray that I am not GBS +. I really want to have a natural birth and if the test is positive, I will have to have 6-7 hours of IV antibiotics which means that I wont be able to labor naturally like I wish to. My doctor also told me that if Noah decides to come early that there will be no danger. I will have myself a healthy boy! And speaking of coming early, Dr. H. told me that Noah could decide to arrive at anytime, but he didnt think it would be before two weeks. So I am full term and am officially on baby watch! Not only that but my weekly appointments start next Wednesday. I can also start to try any natural labor induction technique I want too but I think I will wait at least two more weeks for that! I am thinking massage and accupressure. Maybe get a pedicure too.

I still have so much I need to do just to get ready. Can you believe I dont have a diaper bag yet? I kinda do, but I am talking about the one I want. Its the perfect size and its fabric. Its washable and it can be used as a regular bag once baby no longer needs a diaper bag. But its 100.00 because its Vera Bradley. I am still saving for that one but if I cant get it till after baby is born then I will wait.

The nursery is coming along quite nicely. The walls are painted a really pretty green and I have most of the baby clothes in the drawers and some hung up in the closet. I still need to pick out a picture outfit and a take home outfit. I keep telling myself that the take home outfit doesnt need to be anything fancy. I guess if I am only going 3 blocks down the street but in reality, maybe I cant talk Michael into going to McDonalds for something to eat and then we can show off Noah. Only thing is that I dont know how I will be feeling then so I guess I shouldnt plan until I know more.

Anyway, I am off for now. Gotta start getting packing lists going and checking off what I have and then make a shopping list for the remaining.