37 Weeks!

Well, I can't believe I've made it this far.  I've been told that 37 weeks is full-term and I could have the baby at any time.  Wow.  It is starting to sink in that my life is about to change completely.  I hope I can handle it.

This was at 35 weeks

Taken today, 37 weeks

We almost have everything we need for the baby.  People in New York don't like to hang on to stuff they're not using any more because of space issues so we have received so many hand-me-downs.  We have an Arms Reach Co-Sleeper that we are borrowing for the first few months.  We have a car seat, a dresser packed full of clothes (plus more that I still need to wash).  I even have a one or two-week supply of diapers. (How many diapers does a newborn go through in a day?  I don't know, we'll see how long they last.)  We also have a swing, a stroller, a crib (a new one actually--thanks Mom and Dad), and three different baby carriers: an Ergo, Baby Bjorn, and a Maya Wrap.  

We have also received some really really neat homemade gifts which I have taken pictures of and will post here soon!

There are only a few more things we need  but I am resisting the temptation to go shopping because I have a baby shower tomorrow!  I never expected that anyone would throw me a baby shower out here because we don't have any family in New York.  So I was surprised when John's co-workers organized one (this last Monday) and some friends in my ward are also putting one together (tomorrow).  Can you believe that?  Two showers.  We are so lucky.  

Anyway, as far as being pregnant, I feel great.  I almost have nothing to complain about.  (Ok, I guess I shouldn't be complaining about anything--I'm having a BABY!  It's the best thing that could ever happen!) It is just REALLY hot here.  It's not as hot as Georgia, and definitely not as hot as Vietnam.  But hot.  Last weekend I survived (barely) a major heat wave.  This week it hasn't been as bad but we don't have central AC in our apt. (hardly anyone does in NY) because the building was built in 1920.  We do have window coolers which are OK.  I've discovered that the best thing to do is 1. don't go outside for more than 15 minutes at a time, unless I'm swimming.  2. Go to places that have industrial AC.  For example: Target, Borders, Babies R Us, the library, etc.  It really helps to go to those places and cool off for a few hours during the heat of the day.  The only problem is keeping myself from buying things...

The only other thing is that I have such a hard time sleeping at night!  It's hard to find comfortable positions to sleep in.  Oh well, I am doing my best and I do usually get 7 or 8 hours a night. 

But ANYWAY, those things aside I am doing so well.  As long as I keep myself cool during the day I can do lots of things.  My feet have even stopped hurting so much.  The baby has been moving and squirming more than ever.  It's really fun.  One of the BEST things I've done lately is joined a prenatal water aerobics class.  I never thought it would feel so great to be in the water.  I'm so light, I can just float.  And it feels sooooo good to be in the cool water.

I'm not babysitting anymore so I have had lots of time to get ready for the baby.  I have been cleaning, cooking, shopping, and reading books.  I even made a baby quilt that I am really proud of.  My mom picked the fabric out and brought it when she came out to visit in April.  It's not perfect, but I hope the baby likes it anyway.  :)

Here's to three more weeks (maybe less, maybe more)!