Things are becoming all too real...

Tomorrow I will officially be 36 weeks (full term) pregnant!  This pregnancy has just flown by!  I started weekly appointments today and things are progressing appropriately.  I asked the doctor about my ONE swollen foot which is rather strange.  I've had swelling pretty consistently, but now it is just my right foot.  I'm trying to keep my feet elevated, but things have been pretty nuts around here lately!  I've been monitoring any signs of preeclampsia...still pretty crazy to be vertical at this point in the pregnancy (as compared to with Silas).  Some concerns with blood pressure (140/80), swelling, headaches, and visual abnormalities.  Still nothing that definitively points to preeclampsia though which is great!  I'm currently 2-3 centimeters dilated which was totally shocking!  I had a horrible experience at Barnes for a tour of their labor and delivery facilities.  I am really hoping for a more positive experience when it's the real deal!

We've been doing lots of prepping around the house for baby.  Almost everything of Si's is moved out of the nursery, and what clothing we have for both genders is washed and put away.  We recently used gift cards from co-workers to purchase a new diaper bag and a monitor.  I've been refreshing my memory by reading some material from Medela on breastfeeding.  I still need to get out my pump and wash bottles.  Wishing I could make this more of a priority, but we're also planning two parties for this Saturday...Silas turns 3 (swim party at the YMCA) and BJ turns 33 (grilling out at home with family/friends).  It seems like Silas is really becoming quite the big kid before T2's arrival - sleeping in his big boy bed, getting himself dressed, and potty training.  I watched video from his first birthday the other day and it brought tears to my eyes.  It's crazy how quickly kiddos grow up.  I keep telling myself that I need to do everything I can to be an "in the moment" mom and enjoy all of this.  It already worries me that Si will tire of me holding him before I know it which I'll miss. 

Silas now tells us that T2 is a girl and we should name her Guido Mater after some of his pals from Cars.  He cracks me up. 

Hoping to pull everything together by Saturday and then focus all efforts on T2 until their arrival!  I can't believe it's almost time!