Is that a hat and mittens in your coat or do have a baby in there?

So asked the Starbucks lady over the weekend. Yes it is in fact a baby. I have been measuring small the past few weeks (although baby is 47% in length and weight so he is plenty big) but apparently now I have caught up. People are now giving me that look and saying "wow, you must be close!"


Yup. Close but no cigar.

I have been working hard at my new job and it got to be a bit much. My manager asked if my hours were too long and I had to admit that they were. (please don't fire me!!) I was having a lot of contractions and by the end of the day I could barely walk without flinching. so I am now working six hours instead of eight. By the end of last week I was completely worn out. I spent all day Sunday watching Scrubs and laying on the couch. This is my view all day.
You can see my baby bump to the left. Today I felt much better but am glad to be only doing six hours. I still don't have a clue about 80% of my job. Trying to learn it while being 38 weeks preggers is rough. I am officially due in two weeks, but he can arrive safely any time he is ready!

Here are final pictures of the nursery,

Yes, that is an H on the wall. It is the first letter of belly's name. You can try to guess if you want or you can keep it a surprise. Either way I don't want to hear about it, so don't ask I still won't tell!! Actually don't ask at all it will just annoy me.

The oddest two things about being pregnant have been :
1. my incredible thirst. I can drink water all day and still feel parched. I know it isn't diabetes, it is just part of being preggers
2. congestion. Derek told me I was breathing horribly at night so I have started wearing those nasal strips. pretty hot huh? Pregnancy has made my nose bleed and be very stuffy, go figure.

Finally,

I must say I am very proud that my son will be born into a world in which Obama is president elect. Once I found out I was pregnant I instantly saw the world differently. I worry more about the future of this country and of the world. I am relieved to be bringing a child into an Obama world and not a Bush/McCain world.

Derek and I will celebrate our nine year anniversary on Wednesday, so I'm sure I will post an update then.

Love,

mama panda