We're ready for you, Miss Ellie!

39 weeks and ready to meet our little girl! We had a good doctor's appointment again this week. I'm still only 2cm dilated but instead of saying "I'll see you next week at your appointment", he said "I may see you this weekend or I'll see you at your appointment next week." I have a feeling I'll be seeing him at our appointment but it's encouraging that he thinks her arrival soon is possible! I was also comforted by feeling like a priority. He's not on duty this weekend but gave me a note for the hospital indicating to call him before the doctor on duty. We obviously would much rather have the doctor we've spent the last nine-ish months seeing deliver Ellie than the doctor on duty.

I still haven't noticed any of the early labor signs people keep asking me about but from what I'm also told, that could still mean as little as how dilated I am. Just like every pregnancy is different, every labor is too! Thankfully, I've been blessed with a great pregnancy thus far and am not incredibly uncomfortable like so many of my friends say they are. For that reason, I'm not ready for her to be here to end the misery. I am getting more anxious by the day though simply so we can hold our baby girl! Not only her mom and dad but so many family and friends who love her already are waiting to meet her and ready for her arrival! Come on, Ellie!
Yesterday, I spent a lot of time cleaning out my office space, cleaning our bathrooms and working on yet another box to take to Goodwill. I think this must be my form of nesting! I'm still not on my hands and knees cleaning the baseboards (mainly because at this point it's too uncomfortable to get down there and back up!).  I'm busy making sure we have enough freezer meals for dinners, backup toilet paper and a good start on packing! I'm sure if I had a nursery to work on, that's where I'd be spending my time!

I've been reading up on breastfeeding now that I'm close. I was given the book "Milk Diaries" and am enjoying it so far. It's basically a woman talking about her experiences (three breastfed babies) and including stories and suggestions from other breastfeeding moms. It's helpful to have input as I'm basically going into it blindly. I'm also thankful to have a good friend (mom of two, youngest still being breastfed) to go to for advice as needed. My biggest suggestion to pregnant women is to find a friend or even make a friend who you will essentially have no filter or boundaries when it comes to pregnancy/baby talk! There's too much we experience that some can be embarrassed to discuss.  We really need the information and to know we're not the only one though! Speaking of reading and the stuff not generally discussed, "The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy" was also recommended to me and turned out to be a good read about topics the doctor doesn't usually bring up (especially if your doctor is male!).

House update--- Speaking of packing, they're still rockin' and rollin' on our house! They have our tile down, light fixtures in and about half the wood flooring (supposed to finish that tomorrow). Next week, they will start on the cabinets and ultimately the countertops, trim etc. As has always been the plan, once Ellie gets here, we'll likely be moving one/two weeks after! I'm really excited to get in the house and put Ellie's nursery together! To any of you who will be visiting, don't be surprised if her room is the only one decorated for awhile : )