10 days...

...until Parker is here. That is, if he doesn't make his own appearance first. I wouldn't doubt that happening either. I have been having contractions all day every day for the past...like...3 or 4 days. Ugh, they are exhausting. Last night they actually started to hurt. One had me doubled over and hanging on to the refrigerator door handles. I thought that was THE ONE. It wasn't. I'm still here, and there is still a baby in there. I think his head was maybe on a nerve.

I bought the last of the baby supplies yesterday, had my final baby shower at work on Thursday, and there are clothes in the dryer to fold to put in his room. I had a burst of energy when we got home from Mr. S.'s holiday party last night and we put together the last of the items I bought. Now we are ready. Well, as soon as I fold the last of the clothes and blankets.

It is hitting me that my induction date is 1-26...just around the corner. My last day at work (as long as he isn't here before!) is 1-21. This Friday. I am nervous, scared, excited...a bundle of nerves. I have wanted to be a mom for a long time, but I never really thought about it REALLY happening. Here we are, a week and a half out. I am so...overwhelmed, but excited. I can't wait to meet the little guy...

I went from this to...........................................................this! WOW!