37 weeks tomorrow

I'm in the home stretch now! Gabe was born at a little over 38 weeks, so I am bit nervous to think I could possibly go into labor in a week and a half. I am hoping that the baby is born a bit closer to the due date (April 30), but of course, we can't control these things.

I had my last prenatal on April 1 and my midwife was comfortable enough to let me go another two weeks before my next appointment, with the caveat that I call if anything comes up. After that, its weekly visits. Did I say I totally love my midwife? She is so laid back, yet very conscientious. This weekend, I have to get my hospital bag packed. We also have some painting to get done to two rooms that we'd like done hopefully on the 16th and getting the playroom finally set up (we have everything except a new rug we are expecting today in fact).

Then we'd like to start planning a small birthday party for Gabe in late May. I keep thinking I am crazy for wanting to do this when I might be a few weeks out from giving birth. But he has a few friends now to invite and it would be nice for him to have some fun in the midst of all the attention the new baby will get. So it's still on. My mom will be here, too, that will help. I just want to have things planned and set to go, since we really only have a few weeks to get invites out so we can know who can come. I'm trying not to stress about it.

Anyway, I'm not doing much. I feel bad for Gabe, since the weather is getting better (little by little). My mind would love for us to go out and soak up the sunshine (on days when we it's not wet and rainy) but my body is like, "um, we're preparing to give birth, so you need to chill." LOL. I am trying to pay more attention to my body, keeping track of movements and any contractions (haven't had any that I can feel so far). The baby is still very active, so I think we have a little ways to go (I hear they slow down movement before birth). I guess. LOL.

Hope everyone is having a good week!