Get here, already!

Your nursery is almost ready! All of the furniture has been painted to match. The diapers are sewn. The clothes are folded and stacked. The crib is set up. All that is left to do is hang the R, Y, L, I, E and the little animals on the wall. And let's not forget the giant leaf! That will need to be officially attached to the wall.

Your mama is cranky. She's gained more weight than she'd have liked. She is awakened hourly during the night. Luckily, she can fall asleep at the drop of a hat, so she isn't technically losing sleep. I've found that if I am having a conversation with her and, for whatever reason, I stop talking for more than thirty seconds, she's fast asleep! Her feet are swollen and her shoes don't fit. I suppose I would be cranky, too.

She sees the doctor weekly, now. They make jokes about making an appointment for next week "in case you're still pregnant." The contractions have not begun. An occasional contraction that makes her catch her breath will occur. She'll know when the real ones start, though!

We're waiting for you, Rylie. Come see us!