37 Weeks!

Hurray for 37 weeks! Yesterday I hit the 37 week mile marker, which means little Harry is now full term. Yesterday was also the anniversary of when Marcus and I met for the very first time! Because of that, I wanted to reminisce about that day. :) 

We were both at a party where I knew practically no one except my girlfriend who I drug with me and he knew everyone. I was in the kitchen getting myself a drink when Marcus came over to introduce himself and ask if I was having a good time. When he asked me, though, I was mid drink and decided to finish my drink and swallow lol. This is actually really funny because he really thought I blew him off so he said, "Okay" and began to walk away very awkwardly! I still feel so bad about that. Of course I told him sorry and told him I wasn't having a good time at all. It's never fun being a girl in a cocktail dress surrounded by mostly boys. After that we talked........and talked ....... and talked, for many hours, there in the kitchen. We moved to a bedroom with a friend of mine where we could actually hear each other and the conversation kept going. I knew right away that I liked him a lot, in particular his kindness, his mouth, and the way he talked. We met up again the next day for another day of the three-night party, and the next day (Valentines Day) we exchanged phone numbers. We started dating then, I asked him to move in on New Years, he proposed the following Christmas, we got married the following June in Greenville, IL, and now, here in February, we are expecting our son. :D Time flies!

Anyway back to baby! I have been feeling quite a few stabbing pains and LOTS of pressure. When I walk it is often uncomfortable because I feel like I can't straighten my back all the way from all of the pressure. Tomorrow I have another doctor's appointment so my doctor can see if I'm any further along. I have a whole notecard full of questions to ask her and I WILL get them answered this time! I always feel very rushed, because our visits are literally 3 minutes long. She is very nice and I know she would answer them I just always feel like she is trying to get to her next patient....but you know what? It's MY baby and I shouldn't care that she's rushed! I just think that in order to do this I will literally have to grab her by her white coat to keep her from flying out of the door. lol.

The nursery is coming together! Here are a few pictures. We are still waiting on his awesome solar system rug, a world map for above his bed, and a few other pieces of furniture. The tiny bird house on his bookcase was made by Harrison's aunt, Elle, who is just 7 years old! She made it at Home Depot and gave it to us at our baby shower and it's such a perfect addition to his room :) By the way, there is no theme to his room. It's all over the place, all different colors, all different toys. I guess the theme is  fun, learning, and love :D

Harrison's bookcase.

Billy Goat hamper! One of my favorite childhood books was Three Billy Goat's Gruff, a book I still need to purchase to add to his collection. :)

Toy bin! Even though it will be a while before he is able to play with some of these toys, they are there and ready for him :) The personalized quilt is just awesome. Thank you Maria!

Dresser. The big stuffed giraffe belonged to my Grandma Sherwood, Harrison's great grandma, and is wearing the "It's a Boy" pin that my mom gave me and pinned on my shirt the very moment we found out we were having a boy. It's a great memento to remember such an awesome moment!

His elephant is waiting and ready to celebrate his first birthday (well, his 0th birthday) by wearing a party hat sewn by Aunt Dixie. His birthday could be any day now! 

Bookshelf. The caterpillar and elephant on top are a few gifts from my students, the super cute shoes are from my aunt Luanne and uncle Robert and are for when we go to Dana Point (hee hee) and the little wooden construction vehicles are just some toys that I bought. They are actually little wooden puzzles! So cute. And I still need to paint the H white! Ahhhh one more thing to do before he comes. I'm running out of time.

Tried to fit all of his nursery in one shot but it's very hard. It's almost done! 

It is SO much fun getting his room together. I am in heaven. We are so ready to meet him! Hurry Harry, hurry!