Almost there!

I'm delighted that there are only 5 days left before we welcome Andrew into the world!

We're taking care of last-minute things, and just waiting waiting waiting. I think we are both excited and nervous at the same time, which is probably pretty normal. Kyle is excited to finally be able to meet his little brother next week. Today we worked on painting a onesie that Andy can wear. What Kyle doesn't know is that I'm going to paint a matching t-shirt for him, to give as a present from the baby. I can't wait to take pictures!

The rest of the week will be spent just tidying up the house and relaxing. I have a pre-op physical on Wednesday afternoon, and then Thursday morning we need to be at the hospital by 5:30 am. I'm ok with that, since I doubt I'll get any sleep on Wednesday night. LOL Rob is taking some time off work so he can spend those first few days in hospital with us, and then some time at home as well. He does have to work on Sept 2nd, but that should be fine. Andy and I will just be resting that day anyway.

There are so many things I'm looking forward to. Seeing what and who he looks like, hearing that first cry(first of many!), and getting to hold him. I got to hold Kyle in the recovery room after his c-section, so I'm hoping to get the same chance this time with Andy. I'm really looking forward to breastfeeding, and I really hope it works out. That's one of my favorite parts of being a new mommy. Well, that, and getting to watch the babe sleep, because they look like little angels.

Ready and Waiting

It's hard to believe, but there's only 16 days left until the scheduled c-section! I remember how long 9 months seemed, way back in December. Now it seems as though the first half of 2008 just flew by. It probably helps that I did sleep through most of the first trimester!

I set up the baby's swing the other day, and yesterday we put batteries in it. I'm looking forward to finally having a baby to put into it! I'm trying to savor everything that I can, since I know this is my last baby. I even managed to talk Rob into buying matching swing, stroller/carseat combo, and pack-n-play. I love the green and blue plaid pattern on it, and it will work just as well for a girl if the ultrasound techs were wrong.

The only things left we have to get are diapers and wipes and we will have everything we need for the little guy to come. I still haven't packed my hospital bag yet, but I will...soon. We got an adorable little Pooh outfit from one of Rob's co-workers and are planning to use that as the coming home outfit. I'm so stoked to be able to hold Andy in my arms finally, and know that I get to bring him home with me. It hasn't been an easy pregnancy, but I just know it'll be worth it in the end.

One of the worst things I'm dealing with right now is pain in my left heel. It's like I bruised my heel somehow, and it hurts like the devil to walk on it. Good thing I'm supposed to just take it easy anyway, but it does make getting to the bathroom just a little harder! LOL