Its crazy to think that if I went into labor anytime now they wouldn’t stop it! She is ready and just finishing up in there! We can’t wait to meet her whenever she decides to come… however, we are hoping for a 24-25th arrival :)… that way my mom will have a few days to get over jet lag and Jord will be back! I know that I have NO control over her date of arrival and that Jesus already has that day picked out, so I am praying that I can believe that and rest in that truth and no matter who is present when she comes we will rejoice!

How far along? 37 weeks (September 5)- Full Term!!

Total weight gain: guessing 19 lbs.. go to doctor on Tuesday

Maternity clothes? Yes… and they are getting a bit small… I just hate to buy anything new at this point

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: good about every other day… I have had more sleepless nights or at least a few awake hours in the early mornings (4 am-ish)

Best moment this week: Lydia’s baby shower! It was so fun and she/we got so spoiled… we are truly blessed. Missed all my American friends & family though!

Miss Anything? Cookie dough! (can’t eat it because of the raw eggs… ha)

Movement: yes! She seems more crowded in there… but love feeling her wiggle around.

Food cravings: nothing particular lately… just feel like I have to eat every two hours and not a lot at a time- its getting pretty tight in there!

Anything making you queasy or sick: not really… I actually had some Arab food that I had been avoiding this week & it tasted good! Hoping my love for Arab food is coming back!

Gender: girl!

Labor Signs: Have Braxton Hicks more often & they are more painful…and at night I have been having cramping pains (not sure if it is contractions or not- but they feel different & from what I read I think they are)- it is not consistent right now, but stuff is happening! We will go to doctor tomorrow- so we will see if anything is really happening…

Symptoms: achy lower back, cramping/contractions, sore hips… I feel pretty blessed though- not much to complain about

Belly Button in or out? OUT!

Wedding rings on or off? On most days… a few days this week though I couldn’t get it on!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy about meeting our sweet baby girl soon! I asked Chase if I have been moody… mind you this is a very tricky question, I know, but I was in a good mood & told him to tell me the truth and he said “you have had your moments, but for the most part you have been good”- I thought this was a good answer J

Looking forward to: Finishing up the last minute things I want organized and done before the BIG day, seeing my mom, aka Gramzi (this is her new grandma name- I love it) in 10 days!!!, seeing Chase hold Lydia for the first time whenever that might be… so much to look forward to!

To Do (wish list) before D-day: (thought I would share this with you.. mostly for my record, but also to see what we get done.. and honestly most of it is just icing on the cake, I feel mostly ready for her to come any day!)

• Make a few freezer meals to have on hand – any meal ideas you have would be great! (so far I am making Lasagna, Chicken Spaghetti, Vegetable Beef Soup & a few crock pot freezer meals)
• Wash Lydia’s coming home outfits- yes I said outfits – she has 3 to choose from! My wonderful Mother-in-law sent us a package yesterday with the most adorable coming home outfits… I will share them with you soon!
• Pack Chase’s hospital bag & finish mine – hard to know what all we will need since we can’t just “run” home if we forgot something since we live on the other side of an international border from our hospital!
• Clean out & organize craft stuff
• Clean out & help organize Chase’s tools
• Catch up on blog posts
• Make some hair bows & crafty stuff for Lydia (this is to get me to rest & sit on the couch!)

That’s about it! We have been super busy getting things cleaned out & organized. I have to brag for a minute- Chase has been so wonderful & working so hard to keep up with me and my crazy nesting feelings! I am so blessed to have him and so thankful for how he serves his family.