So much to do, so little time!

Baby R is losing more and more room in belly these days.  I feel lots of rolls, turns, and elbows moving across my belly!  It is still an amazing feeling and each day I keep thinking that soon I won't feel him or her moving inside me because our little one will be in our arms as an outside baby!  So surreal!  We've gotten a lot done by finding our pediatrician, finishing our registry shopping, and purchasing the travel system.  We have sold lots of things on craigslist and ebay to get rid of the clutter and make room for baby gear.  We still need to officially pack the hospital bag but we've got that started as well as our birth plan and birth labor music.  So much to do and so little time.  We bought the coming home outfits together last weekend.  So adorable! One for a girl and one for a boy!  Only Baby R knows which one we'll be bringing to the her or him home in!  So crazy that our baby knows and we don't!  We've got to clean the whole house and freeze some meals, but the major thing is signing with a daycare!  Yes, we are still searching and I might be having to stay home if we don't find a good one.  We can't just put baby r anywhere can we?  And the list of to do's goes on with the actual sub plans and maternity leave information.  I am 9 days out from taking my leave and yet, I am so concerned with all that needs to be done.  I know the minute I walk out of Valley View I will feel a sense of relief and look ahead to all that is coming our way!  I know my feet will thank me for it.   I am now going to the doctor once a week and recently found out I am Group Strep B positive so I will have to be on antibotics immediately when I get to the hospital for labor.  Don't want the baby to get sick so that means no laboring at home, just heading right into L & D.  My bladder is getting a work out as baby R has dropped and I feel huge!  Just when I've gone to the bathroom, I feel like I have to go again!  The amount that I complain doesn't even measure the amount of joy and excitement that I am feeling to meet our baby if you can believe that!  Being pregnant is a joy and also alot of work.  BUT I am so thankful to be pregnant and so overjoyed to be having a baby with my husband and best friend.  Each day I reflect and make time to really take in all the feelings that I am having about becoming a mom and holding our baby for first time.  I know it will be an overwhelming moment when David and I see our child for the first time.  A little person that shares a part of both of us and joins us together even closer as a family.  And to share that with our family will also be incredible emotional.   In just a week, David's parents will be here to take in the moment also and then my parents and Karissa will be up to share in the celebration.  I cannot wait to meet you Baby Rothe.  Only 25 days until your due date but who knows when you'll arrive!   It is definitely on your own time!  So much to do still and so little time!  We'll have to be ready though no matter what!