We had our 36-37 week ultrasound last week to determine the baby's position. Just as I thought, he's head down and butt up so he's probably as ready as I am to come out. We heard his little heartbeat, and I must admit it was a bitter sweet appointment. On the sweet side, we get to meet him very soon. In fact, we have graduated to full term so if I start having real contractions or my water breaks, the doctors won't stop the progress. On the bitter side, I have loved every minute of being pregnant and this special little bond I have with Grady in my belly which is slowly coming to an end. I will truly miss this amazing experience!
In the last few weeks I have had some pretty crazy dreams. I dreamed that everyone I know is pregnant, I dreamed that I've been pregnant for 6 years, I dreamed I gave birth on 495 (Capital Beltway), and I've actually started sleep walking and eating in my sleep. But, the scariest dream I had was giving birth and the doctor yelling "she's beautiful". I woke up in a full on sweat. Needless to say I was very reassured during our ultrasound this week when we saw his man parts very vividly on the screen. There is absolutely no denying Grady is a boy!
We finally finished the nursery and that was a huge accomplishment. Having that hang over my head was making me a little crazy. Baby clothes are washed, hospital bags are packed, car seats installed, and we are pretty much ready for Grady to come. I'm seriously considering pulling out all the tricks of the trade, i.e. raspberry herbal tea, massagem lots of exercise, etc., to get Grady to make his appearance. For some reason I am scared to death of going past my due date. I think I have a major fear he is going to be 9 lbs. Yikes!
This weekend Dave and I met Tatum Cataliotti, John and Sara's beautiful little peanut. She is so precious and we couldn't be happier for them. It was crazy holding this little newborn knowing that any given day I will be holding my own little (or big) newborn. What a reality check in deed, but a very good one nonetheless.
We also decided to have a night on the town - one last hoorah before Grady is here. Not to mention it was 65 outside and I needed to get out!!! So we went to Yellow Fin for dinner and drinks with Katie and Dan. Then we ventured to the water in downtown Annapolis and had more drinks and chocolate lava cake at Chart House. Dave and I very, very rarely order desert out. In fact, its probably been a few years since we have ordered desert. But, Chart House has the most amazing chocolate lava cake I have ever had and we couldn't resist. We had such a good time and it was a nice way to end one phase of our lives and start a new.
Here's a pic at 38 weeks (it was early and no shower yet, so this is just a belly pic!)
Stay tunned, there's no telling what the next post may hold!
XOXO,
Courtney
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