January was a great month and we enjoyed our last full month as 'just the two of us'!
On Saturday, January 9th, my Mom and my Mother-in-law threw us a wonderful family baby shower, at my moms house. We got so many items that we needed, and are so thankful for that. We even had a surprise guest - Aunt Helen came in from Tampa to be apart of it. It is wonderful to have family that cares so much about us and want to help start us off on the right track on our new adventure.
The following Thursday, January 14th, my work had a joint shower for me and one of my coworkers that is due just 3 weeks after me. I had a great time & we got even more stuff that is so helpful! It's nice to work with such a great group of people!
As of this past Wednesday, the 27th, Baby Ancona is 37 weeks along, which is considered full-term, which also means that labor could start at any time. I've had a few contractions, but nothing for the record books, we're still baking away. The baby has dropped a bit though, which is good, the problem is it makes me a bit more uncomfortable as there is more pressure on my hips now, which makes sitting for a long time, very uncomfortable, but it makes breathing easier, since there is a little more room in my lungs. However, as of yesterday, I think the baby realized that there is a bit more room to 'stretch' now and has firmly planted a foot in my right rib cage.
As this pregnancy comes to an end, it is very bitter sweet! I have thoroughly enjoyed this journey and am so thankful have been able to do it. I love knowing that I have this life inside of me, that comes with me where ever I go, can hear me talking (is that good or bad?) all of the time. I love feeling the kicks and stretches - even when they hurt or catch me by surprise - I know that I won't have that for much longer and that makes me a little sad, but yet, I am so excited to meet this little person. There really is no way to describe the feeling that you are about to bring another life into this world & becoming parents for the first time!! We will never have this first again, and that is what makes this so bitter sweet!
On another note, I know that Matt will be a great father. He was nervous as this journey started (as was I, but the excitement over ruled most of my fears), and he has come around to the excitement of it all. I know he enjoyed shopping for the stroller and car seat and what their first bike will be ;) and originally it didn't seem 'real' but as my stomach (bump) started to change and grow and we started to purchase baby items and get these items in the house, he has become more excited. Now, he also just wants to know, when!!!
Matt & I with the Grandma's
Parents to be!
Baby Ancona is Loved!!!I was going to add a few more pictures but blogger isn't agreeing with that. I will add some of Baby Ancona's room in another post this week, assuming that this little person doesn't join us before then!
