This bun in the oven

I had a doctor's appointment today, I feel like having them weekly makes them come sooo much quicker than they used to! Joe started his new shift this week at work (he will be working 4 ten hour days which makes it possible for him to be home with me and baby for 3 days in a row, I can't wait!) so he wasn't able to come to today's the appointment. This guy, let me just tell ya, has been a champ coming to every single doctor's appointment, asking tons and tons of questions, and always making sure I am taken care of. He's been such a huge support and has taken to his role as Dad perfectly already! Our usual nurse that does my vitals every week was shocked when I showed up today without Joe, instead my mom came so I wouldn't have to go alone! Gotta love that momma of mine!

When my doctor checked me last week nothing was going on and I was okay with that! I needed that time to get everything ready and taken care of before this baby's big debut. When she checked me today I wasn't expecting much, but to my surprise I've already dilated 2cm and am 50% effaced! I've been having contractions at night that keep me up pretty consistently, but I didn't think much of them; I notice them the most when I've been out running errands or if I've gone longer at the gym that day. I guess these sleepless nights have been productive!

Since Joe has started this new job, he has obviously had to go through training and with the training he could either pass and keep his job or not pass and not have a job. I never had any doubt that he wouldn't pass his training, but he was nervous and spent much of his energy stressing over not having a job once the baby comes. Well, of course, he passed and was the first to graduate training out of his group making it so that he is now eligible for paternity leave! YAY! Before, we were looking at him only being able to have 2 days of emergency time off with me, and even though that would have majorly sucked, we would have made it work. I'm so relieved that he will now be able to spend at least 7 days home with us! Too bad he hasn't been working at American Express for a year, he would have gotten 6 weeks time off! Maybe for the next baby ;)

I am just so ready to get this show on the road! Things are finally coming together at home, I'm annoyed that I haven't had that "nesting" urge that everyone talks about. I had our place professionally cleaned last week so that helped a little, it's just trying to get everything organized and put together the way I want it. Hopefully, I can spend some more time tonight getting things in order… I have a feeling this baby is coming soon! :) (hopefully I didn't just jinx it)

38 weeks and 3 days

How far along: 38 weeks and 3 days. The countdown is on! 

Maternity clothes: I basically live in my maternity leggings. 

Stretch marks: Just the same few on my left hip. I lucked out and haven't gotten hardly any! 

Sleep: I wish I knew what sleeping through the night was like…I suppose it's just getting me ready for when baby comes. 

Best moment of this week: Not having to work! I have been able to relax, go grocery shopping, do laundry, and finally get ready for the little miss to arrive! 

Miss anything:  I miss being able to bend over. Thank goodness it's starting to warm up and I can wear flats. There's no way I could put my shoes and socks on alone right now! 

Movement: Still lot's of movement even though things are pretty cramped inside my tummy. It's getting more painful since she doesn't have much room to kick and flip. 
Food cravings: Mandarin oranges! I ate an entire can today :) 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, not really! I still have to eat pretty consistently or else I get pretty queasy. 

Have you started to show yet: Oh yeah! My doctor says I'm measuring perfectly! 
Gender: Beautiful baby girl 

Labor signs: Had my first spout with contractions late last night. They weren't consistent, but boy were they painful. Hopefully, this means that baby girl is on her way! 

Belly button in or out: Still in! There's no way that this black hole of a belly button is popping out

Wedding rings on or off: Off and it makes me so sad!! I've been wearing my grandma's ring instead which I love. 
Happy or moody most of the time:  I've been happy! Not working and finally having time to myself has been amazing!!  
Looking forward to: getting all my last minute projects done before this girl makes her big debut!   

Showering Baby Leiser with Love

My mom threw me the most beautiful baby shower ever, it was everything I could have hoped for and more! My mom sure knows how to throw a party, and this was no exception to her party planning skills; she went above and beyond to make this day so special. It was such a nice day filled with so much love and support, this little baby is already so spoiled and so loved.

I had a few of my close friends and family that lives close attend. My mom's good friend that has known me since I was a wee little baby came from Arizona, and my mother-in-law and sister-in-law drove through a blizzard to come support me! I am so grateful to have had the love and support that day, I felt so loved!

We decided to do something a little different than your traditional baby shower at a restaurant or someone's house. The Grand America Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City has a high tea complete with tea sandwiches, scones, macarons, fruit tarts, an assortment of yummy teas and flavored hot chocolate. We knew this would be the perfect venue to shower this little princess of mine!  We all had a great time at our little tea party. 

Sorry that some of the pictures are blurry, I'm not sure what I did to mess them up! Whoops!