T-Minus 2 weeks...not that we're counting down or anything

We're officially 2 weeks away from Emma's July 25th due date. I have a feeling she'll show up around the 19th or 20th, but I could be completely wrong and just having some wishful thinking that she'll come early!

Here's a pic of the 38 week belly:



Brian had last week off between jobs (finished at NC State on June 30th and will start at VSH tomorrow) and was very productive around the house-- cleaning up, putting LOTS of our stuff into storage, tying up loose ends, etc. I think he's feeling pretty ready to jump back into the world of veterinary surgery. It'll be a great new challenge for him, and he seems to be really looking forward to it.

I'm hanging in there at work. Still there full time. Slowing down more and more, but the swelling in my ankles has gotten better--so that's a plus. Unfortunately, I'm having more pain in my knuckles over the last few days, which kind of stinks. It could definitely be worse, though. I could be one of those poor girls who has morning sickness throughout their entire pregnancy or something-- so I'm thankful that a few sore knuckles is all I have to deal with!

This weekend was productive for us, getting lots of last minute errands done. We're feeling the pressure of "losing our freedom" as Emma's due date looms, so we're trying to get all our ducks in a row. I even made a bunch of stuff to stick in the freezer for the first few days/weeks when our lives are turned upside down and I won't feel like cooking. I made a batch of my mother-in-law's tomato sauce with meatballs, a batch of her Pasta Fagioli soup (yum!), and a batch of bolognese sauce. This stuff will be easy to thaw/re-heat for quickie dinners in the first few weeks. I'd like to make some more stuff that can be frozen next weekend (pending Emma doesn't arrive early)-- maybe some chicken cacciatore, brisket...who knows. We've also been holding onto any restaurant giftcards that anyone has given us so we can just get carryout in the first few days/weeks.

Ok, onto the weekly check in...

How far along am I? 38 weeks, exactly.
Total weight gain: 30 lbs
Sleep: Pretty good, can't really complain.
Movement: Yep-- especially between 9:00-10:00 pm.
Labor Signs: 2 cm dilated, 50% effaced, -2 station. No change from the 36 week appointment. I have another appointment on Tuesday, keep your fingers crossed for more progress!
Belly Button in or out? Outie.
What I miss: Not having heartburn! Yuck!
What I am looking forward to: Emma's arrival, of course :)
Weekly Wisdom: Meh, nothing much.
Other stuff? Brian starts his new job on Monday!
To Do List: Ongoing weekly appointments, ongoing book reading.