Holy Moly - Only 6 weeks to go!!!

I know it has been a LONG time since I've posted anything on here. Hopefully this finds everyone doing well. Time is flying by, and we can't believe that we will have a child in a month! We have finished most of our to do list, and now all we need is baby Jack! We've recently packed the bag for the hospital, put the finishing touches on his room, found a preschool for him to go to when I have to return to work, found a pediatrician for him, washed all of his clothes (thanks, mom!), and stocked up on all of the necessities. Find some pictures of the nursery below. And also a picture of the state that I'm in these days, so I pretty much waddle around. That is nearly 50 lbs. of weight gain! And like I've said before, my doctor continues to tell me that most of it is water, so that is the ONLY thing that brings me comfort, knowing there is nothing I can really do about my body retaining so much water. It is definitely all worth it, but I'm surely looking forward to getting back down to a regular size again and being able to tie my own shoes and do normal daily things! :) Luckily Colin has been great, and he will put my socks and shoes on for me, give me a push so I can get out of bed with ease in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, and pretty much anything else that I need. 

My belly continues to grow and grow. I can tell Jack is growing like crazy too! We feel and see him shift around all day long. I also feel him get the hiccups. I can tell he's head down because I feel the hiccups down low. It's very crazy to think that a human is growing inside of me! On December 1st we will have our last ultrasound to measure the weight of the baby. He will definitely be born by December 30th because they will induce me if he isn't here on his own by that day.

My mom was here this week for a shower that my neighbor had for Jack. We had a great time and stayed busy the whole time. We went shopping, went out to eat a few times, went to Sea World, and she got to hear the baby's heartbeat since I had a doctor's appointment scheduled for when she was visiting. We were sad to see her go, but she will be back for the arrival of Jack (or at least shortly after), along with my dad and Courtney. We are also expecting Colin's family and a couple of my best friends. All are welcome. :) Enjoy your weekend, and keep in touch.