It's not just school starting, and being busy, and all that. Everything is going along just as it should right now. Thankfully, there isn't anything "exciting" happening, and I don't think that anyone wants to read about the mundane day- to- day things.
Let's see if I can play catch up a little. I'm 29 and a half weeks now, and it boggles my mind that I only have about 10 weeks left with this little person inside me. It is going to be over before I know it. He is moving all the time now, and seems to be in a good position. He really likes music, and deep voices. His movements always pick up when we've been quiet for awhile, then Chris starts talking. He also moves a lot when Finn is around, but he's just loud. I'm starting to get super hot at night now, but not quite all the time yet. It's perfect that the weather is starting to cool down a little. My shoes are starting to get tight at work, so it looks like I'm starting to swell a little. I finally caved and bought those compression hose. But you know what? They work! I wore them on a recent road trip, and they made a huge difference. I'm planning to wear them on our DC adventure. Well, the flight, anyway.
Speaking of which.... That's coming up in just a week and a half!!! I won't lie. I'm not looking forward to the flight, but I'm SO excited for the rest of the trip! We get to see S&J again after almost a year, we get to go to DC, we get to meet more of the family, and we are going to have an awesome baby shower- that's a lot of great things to look forward to. And Jason, his mom, and Mia will likely be at the baby shower- talk about a bonus! After the trip and the shower, the "end" (for me anyway) is going to be in sight. It's such a bittersweet thing. I'm so excited for Baby Boy to finally meet and go home with S&J, but at the same time that means our time with him is over. It is something that is inevitable, and heartwarming, and a smidge sad all wrapped into one.
Our new "baby" came home 2 weeks ago, though. Our road trip was to travel to Oregon to pick up our puppy, Astrid. Whew, puppies are HARD!!! The first week she was home, I would have been happy to trade her for another human newborn. But every day gets better and better, and we are learning to be a "pack" for her.
Here's hoping I do a better job with the updates!!!
