Bye Bye Bedrest

Ah, free at last! I have thoroughly enjoyed my first full week off of bedrest. I attacked the weeds by my rose bushes, took Ruby for walks, went swimming and tackled the nursery! The nursery looks quite nice now, if I may say so myself. I wouldn't say it's perfect, but it's definitely ready for a baby. So, now we're playing the waiting game - I told the baby she can come any time...I'm trying to persuade her to come on July 1st. I told her that would be a pretty neat birthdate but not to procrastinate and wait until the last minute - she has to give me a little time to help her out. We'll see what she thinks about that...so far she's just responded with a few little jabs and kicks.

The doctor says I'm 3cm dilated - a good start but it doesn't necessarily mean I'll be going any time soon. My sister was quick to point out that she was at a 3 for about 4 weeks... Anyway, we had an ultrasound last week also and they estimated her weight to be 6lbs 10oz +/- 8 oz They said she's in the 48th percentile. Right on track. All good news! I have to say that I'm not outrageously uncomfortable at this point, so I'm okay that she's still hanging out inside. I still have a list of things I'd like to get done before she arrives, but, really, I think the list could be unending and all the imperative things are taken care of so I guess that makes me "ready"

36 weeks...and 37 weeks (yes, those are biking shorts)

Here's a few bare belly shots....

Outside of the baby watch, Dan and I have been taking Ruby swimming (of course) and tending to the garden - which is doing pretty well... enjoy the pics!