36 Weeks!

36 weeks down and only 4 to go. Really? Our baby could be here in just a couple weeks!?! We're still in shock. Neal talks to Liam everyday asking if he can just come out right now. I'm still okay with him being in there safe and sound. I'm just not ready for him to be here yet, he can stay safe in there for a couple more weeks :)

Bump Watch '11

Neal has been adorable lately. He's reading as much as he can about becoming a father. My mom, Judy, sent him a "Fatherhood" book and he blew through it in just a couple days. He's learned all about how to bond with the baby right now, how to help me through labor, and what to expect when we bring that baby home. He's amazing and I'm so grateful for how supportive he's been through this entire pregnancy. I can not even imagine how great of a father he's going to be. Liam is one lucky little boy :)

Friday we had a doctors appointment.

We interviewed our first pediatrician this week! Yes... interviewed... everyone is doing it haha I wanted to make sure we felt comfortable with who would be taking care of our son. We've had such a wonderful experience with Dr. Chalmers as our OBGYN doctor that we wanted to make sure whoever we go to for pediatrics that we would love just as much. She ended up being great and we both felt good about going with her. On Friday we were able to pre-register at the hospital so all of our paperwork is taken care of. Everything is set and ready to go for the big day... pediatrician and all! :)

Ever since we've been married we've been debating whether or not we should get a camera. We finally broke and I am so glad that we did. We decided that since I'll most likely be in the hospital over our anniversary this year that we would bag our usual vacation and use the money on a nice camera. It's amazing and I'm so glad we were able to get it. I'm trying to practice as much as I can now so I can take great newborn pictures for Liam. I scored big time and luckily Neal already knows how to edit the photos :) We've been practicing on Leonard and Oscar way too much, you'd think we were obsessed with our dogs or something. Anyway, I'm excited to have a real baby here to take pictures of :)

I've still been feeling pretty good. I've finally succombed to the swelling though. It's not too bad. I can just tell my shoes are a little tighter but Neal says he can't notice. He's either a really smart husband or a really good liar because I still feel like I'm about to pop.


People think I'm a mad woman because I'm still dancing but I just can't help it. I couldn't perform with my team last weekend and I cried about it. Literally, cried. I was that upset. Just ask Neal. I'm having the hardest time having to sit out of performances. I already miss it! Luckily I have an awesome director who understands my love/obsession with dance and is still allowing me to come to practice haha I still feel pretty silly dancing around with my big ol' belly but it's been worth it. I feel great, it keeps my energy up, and I know it's helping my body prepare for labor. I keep telling my team to watch out, my water is going to break on this dance floor! hahaha

I have two baby showers coming up and I am so excited for both of them! I can't believe how much support everyone is showing our little family. We couldn't be more grateful :)