Spelled Just Like it Sounds: Real Life Baby Theme

Well another week (plus a little) has passed! We are that much closer to the arrival of Baby O! I am becoming so anxious to meet him. What does he look like? Will he have a lot of hair? What will his feet look like? Who is this person who I have been hanging out with for the last 9 months? I cannot wait for Ross to see him, hold him and just be with him. It makes me tear up to think of them together. Ross is going to be such an amazing dad and I am so excited to see their relationship unfold!

I hope to meet this little guy as soon as possible! Whenever he's ready, I'm ready! (but let's be honest, the sooner, the better) This last week has brought some serious changes to my 3rd trimester experience. I have had 1-3 contractions every day for the last week. They make themselves known but I imagine are pretty low key compared to how they will get. I have been particularly uncomfortable. Baby O has a foot almost permanently lodged in my lower right rib which is not very comfortable of course. I make at least 5-7 bathroom trips per night; on the positive side, I've only stubbed my toe once while walking to the throne in pitch black! My maternity clothes are getting too small. I really can't see my feet anymore. Applying lotion to my legs is particularly difficult but still possible.
The positives: I am incredibly lucky to say that I have not yet had any swelling! No stretch marks yet! I can still walk a few miles a day with Ross!
Here's a cute photo opp on one of our evening walks:

We love our evening walks! Such a nice time to chat and just debrief the day. Helps me feel not so cooped up since I'm working completely from home these days. Plus walking is always good to help Baby get where he's supposed to be.

I had an appointment yesterday and I saw a midwife because the doctor was really behind. She was AMAZING! My experience with her reminded me so much of my experience with my doctor in Grand Junction (he is still very missed). I felt so comfortable with her and just thoroughly enjoyed it! She also let me know that I'm already 50% effaced! WOOT! Not that this means I'm going to deliver tomorrow, but I'm glad to know that the contractions I've had are working and making progress. Goooo Uterus!!

We had a wonderfully busy weekend. We met with our lovely Doula on Sunday; we went over the birth plan and just overall had a nice chat. I'm so excited to have her guide us through our labor. I think her presence along with the midwives will really help create a great atmosphere for Ross and I and hopefully help us to have a great experience! Then Ross and I went to the Zoo! It was a Real Life version of Baby O's Room. Here are the fun pics!!!