1 week left of work.....

So I am currently less interested in the fact that the baby's due date is only 5 weeks away, and more interested in the fact that I only have one more week left of work! Not that I don't like my job (because I do), but it is exponentially more difficult carrying around a 6 lb human trying to get my job done. Yes, 6 lbs! At our last visit on Friday, Alison estimated the baby's weight at 6-61/2 lbs! She is not predicting the baby's weight at time of delivery, as she says that is unrealistic to do since all babies grow at different rates- and because she obviously doesn't know when this baby will decide to greet us. :) At any rate, the baby is very healthy. :)

So, I am hoping that the baby stays pretty much on track as expected (around or about April 16) since I am looking forward to 4 glorious weeks of time off to relax, unwind, and finish up all the "nesting" around the house. I promised Jasen, however, that I would at least make dinner most nights. I guess I'll set my alarm clock for that - ha! Honestly, I don't know how women work right up until their due date. Obviously, I understand that some women just can't take off extra time for financial reasons, but I'm right now feeling very strongly that I need some down time between work ending and baby arriving.

I had every intention of taking a 34 week photo, but then somehow didn't get around to it. Here is a 35 + 1 day photo that I took. It is of the bare belly. :) No full shot today, since it is a lazy Sunday. I'm hoping to get one during the week when I'm not wearing sweats.

Also, here are some photos of some of the wonderful gifts we have received. The blanket was hand knitted by a friend from work, and the pattern is called "Tree of Life." I hope you can see the pattern in this picture- the blanket is absolutely beautiful. Then there is the twilight turtle that Meggo gave us, and it is a night light - so cool. With some of the gift cards we received, we bought a rock n' play sleeper. Complicated name for a very simple little baby sleeper. It has gotten rave reviews and came highly recommended by a friend of Meg's. I think it looks super comfy and wish they came in adult size. :) Then, here is also a picture of the baby jogger stroller from John and Lisa  - can't wait to try that out!

The baby's room is almost done. Jasen and Andrew put up the ceiling fan last weekend, and all the furniture is in place. As soon as I have things organized, I'll post some pictures. It  actually turned out much better than I had even imagined, with the tight budget we set.

More pictures to come.....