One month...

Today marks the one month countdown.  One month from today, December 9, is our due date!  The first half of the pregnancy seemed to creep by and this second half has seemed to fly!  We still have so much to do.  We have to install the car seat, begin the search for a pediatrician and start searching for childcare just to name a few.

Today we had our 36 week appointment and things are still looking about the same.  The doctor would prefer if I stayed on bed rest for another week, but I was able to talk them in to letting me go back to work next week!  Whereas I am happy to go back to work, I feel like relaxing at home has helped to keep baby where she's at and am a little nervous about going back.  I feel like if I'm running around all day, it may spark the labor process and I don't feel ready yet!  Only time will tell though...

This week marked Maggie's 5th birthday, or at least the day we've decided is her birthday.  Both Maggie and Sammy were shelter/rescue dogs so their birthdays are probably not their actual birthday, but everyone (and every dog!) deserves a special day : )  Every birthday is celebrated with a special birthday dinner: wet dog food instead of their usual dry food!  Happy birthday Maggie!

The birthday girl!

 On Sunday I had my second baby shower as well.  My friend Stefanie hosted a group of friends of mine at her house.  It was so great to be able to see so many caring friends at one time, especially since I haven't seen many of them lately due to bed rest.  Again, I received so many cute and thoughtful gifts!  Stefanie did a great job with the food, decor and games.  I was a little thrown off by the candy bar in the diaper game...I have never played it, only heard about it and it was everything that I could have imagined!

This weekend Patrick and I are hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for a small group of close friends.  This is the third, or fourth (??) year of our tradition and I am really looking forward to it!  I am excited for our first round of delicious food!!

Here's hoping for at least another couple of weeks before baby joins us!

More to come!
The Harrisons