Hmmm maybe not

38 Weeks - went to the museum yesterday
I have been 3 cm since Tuesday and thinking he is going to pop out at any moment. But now I am thinking he is not going to be here early. He is having way too much fun in there - watching DVDs, as Gary would say. I don't mind too much, except that its getting harder to get into a comfortable position, and my feet are getting tired! But I was dancing around and doing yoga last night, so I guess it can't be that bad. The biggest problem is that I ran out of clothes that fit!!!!! I keep wearing the same 2 shirts. Its pretty good that I made it all this time with only buying like 3 maternity shirts and one pair of maternity pants. Good thing empire waist shirts are in style and yay for stretchy skirts from Old Navy, and sweats. Pretty much only Scott's clothes fit me now!!!! I have to wear his jacket because none of mine can zip up! But I refuse to spend money on maternity clothes!!! I would much rather buy cute clothes after the baby comes out.
Oh ya, we went on a tour of the hospital. It was kind of scary at first, but then I got used to it, so that was a good idea. The car has been packed with our bags and the car seat for awhile now. All we have to do is wait! This is sooo suspenseful.

Maybe sooner than we thought??

So we are still making progress. 2.5 cm and 90% now. The doctor was like, "Maybe he'll be here by Christmas!" And when I was leaving she said, "See you next week, if not sooner!" haha But she is not making any guesses or promises.....so who knows!! It is so suspenseful lol =) We haven't bought any diapers yet! Aaaaah!!!

Time is Really Flying

Wow, time has been going by faster and faster the closer it gets to my due date. I am officially due in exactly 4 weeks (Jan. 8), possibly a little earlier according to my first ultrasound. I had my doctor's appointment Tuesday - I now have weekly appointments - and it was pretty exciting because we talked about when to call and when to go to the hospital. I am 1.5 cm and 70% effaced, which I think is pretty cool because it means my body is starting to do what it is supposed to! Maybe the spicy Indian food is already working! The baby has been head down for about 3 months now so that is great and he is facing towards my right side, which is why I am constantly getting kicked in my side. Also, he is down low - his head is at 0 station, so he is getting ready! That's why I am always feeling pressure on my bladder - Yay for going to the bathroom every 1 or 2 hours at night! The doctor said there would be nothing to worry about if he's here early, but she is guessing he will be a January baby. I am still hoping for Dec. 31 so we will have a little new year's present!

Scott and I are doing a good job of getting prepared for baby Ethan! We finished all of our classes - childbirth, baby care, baby safety, and breastfeeding. The nursery is ready to go and looks cute! I will take some pictures soon for everyone to see. I have all of his clothes/towels/sheets washed and put away thanks to help from my mom (since our dryer is broken!). And we are so thankful for all of the wonderful gifts we got from everyone, otherwise we would definitely not have all the things he needs. We would have never imagined how much stuff is needed to take care of a baby! Our little house is becoming taken over by strollers, swings, pack n play, etc., etc.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed spending the week with Melissa and Gary from London and lots of friends and family, including my Aunt Kathy who was also visiting. We had 2 great baby showers! I am trying to get pictures from everyone so I can post them. We are so excited for the upcoming holidays and the anticipation of Ethan's arrival! After the new year, Mel and Gary will be coming back to meet our baby boy (for 2 weeks I think) and Ethan will also get to meet his Grandma from Taiwan who will be here for a few weeks.

There are so many things to be excited and thankful for!

October 29th Ultrasound

These are the most recent ultrasound pics of baby Ethan that were taken on Oct. 29th when he was exactly 30 weeks. It was so much fun! Scott, my mom and dad, and Amy were all there. For awhile, he had his hand over his face so we couldn't see his cute face, but then Daddy asked him to move it and he listened! What a good boy. It was fun watching all his movements, especially seeing him yawn. He was all snuggled up with his head laying on his arm and looked very content. I think he has a personality already, he smiled and even made an Elvis face! It was pretty awesome to see. I really think he has his dad's nose already, but my family thinks he also has my chubby cheeks! I guess we will have to wait and see! Anyway...we got a ton of pictures so here are just a few of them.