Two Days & Counting...

Wow!  40 weeks seemed SO far away 39 weeks ago but we are now 2 days from 40 weeks and I cannot believe we will be meeting our precious little one in a matter of days!  We are super excited and can't wait to meet our little one!

Can you tell I'm getting exhausted?

We have been doing well here in the Carlton Household--staying on top of keeping the house picked up and preparing the hospital bag!  I, at times, find time to clean the windows and organize closets.  I guess  you can say I'm nesting--Craig says there is nothing left to do but I always find something to keep my evenings busy!  Nothing ever seems "clean enough" or "perfect enough" for Liam to come home to.  Our hospital bag is packed and ready to go so I guess it's now just a waiting game!

As far as doctor visits go....I had another visit today with the doctor and well--WE HAVE PROGRESSED! Yay!  I am now a "good" 2 cm according to the doctor and having some slight contractions.  Hopefully, this is the beginning of the process--we're keeping our fingers crossed!

Work is continuing to keep us both busy!  Craig finished his first job as a mechanic! I am so proud of him and he has just begun his second one!  It's keeping him busy and exhausted.  As for me, I have my last day with my Kinderbabies tomorrow!  Can't believe my maternity leave is here and i'll be off until September!

As for the pup--Can you tell how excited he is to meet Liam?!?

Stay tuned for the next blog post as we hope it is to announce the arrival of Liam Aaron! 

36 Weeks and Waddling

It's hard to believe we have reached week 36 and have less that 4 weeks to go.  I am still not sure where the time has gone but man, I still have lots to prepare.  Needless to say--I've got the waddle!

Craig and I were able to go to Raleigh for a hockey game to watch the Tampa Bay Lightning play (they used to be the NHL team for the Norfolk Admirals) and we were able to see some of the old Admirals players play!  We had a blast and it was a nice, quick last get away before Liam makes his grand debut!  We did a quick day trip which was exhausting but we ended up having a blast and it was worth the tiredness we felt!

I went for my first weekly doctors visit on Monday and found out some shocking news.  Liam has already dropped really low and needless to say I was progressing quicker than we expected.  I guess he's ready to come out and meet everyone!  It's been a nerve racking week filled with laying on the couch, propping up my feet, and well...doing nothing!  Craig's been busy cooking dinner, washing baby clothes, and doing the dishes--he's been such a great help with his attempt to have me do nothing over the top!  

We were both so excited yet not ready at the same time.  My first thought-- I still have SO much to do!  We're hoping he stays in a little longer to "cook" -- making sure his lungs are fully ready!  With lots of prayers and relaxation we're continuing to truck right along and still cannot wait to meet our little one!  We've made it to week 36 and are so excited for what will come in the next four weeks!