416 Days/37 weeks

Today is an exciting and special day. Today, I am 37 weeks pregnant! I still have three weeks before my estimated due date, but 37 weeks is significant because Lucy is now considered "full term." This means that when it's time, it's time! If I happen to go into labor before my due date, doctors will not stop her from coming (and we will trust that there is a reason that she is coming early). It also means that anytime from this point on, I can safely deliver at home with my midwives. Even though I have never had any fears or been at risk for pre-term labor, this is still a huge, huge relief to me.

Lucille Scarlett- 37 weeks

So it really could be any time now. I am seeing my midwives weekly and everything looks perfect. Hear heart rate and position are exactly what we want them to be and she's growing right on target. That said, I don't feel like I'm going to go too early. I haven't had any sings of labor being imminent and I still feel like we could even go into December. I'm ready whenever she is though! I spent the past two days washing all of her diapers, blankets, and newborn clothes and I just can't wait to meet her.

Her stuff is all ready for her!

A blanket for daddy

I've also been trying to get out of the house and do a lot of fun things with Arianna since I won't really be able to get out much immediately after Lucy is born and I'm sure going anywhere with two kids will be more difficult. I still can't believe that in a few short weeks Arianna won't be my only baby anymore! It's been just her for almost four years and now she will be "the oldest" rather than "the baby." She is looking forward to her role as big sister with such excitement though and I know she's going to do great.

New favorite toy!