Things are heatin' up!

  The weeks continue to fly by and here we are at over 37 weeks! All of a sudden Little Bear's arrival seems to be right around the corner. We definitely have a mix of excitement, anticipation, and uncertainty...but luckily it's mostly excitement! I've been getting a lot of Braxton Hicks contractions so it seems my body is preparing for the big event. We have our home birth supplies ready and organized, diapers and onesies set to go...and we just got our inflatable pool from the midwife that we will have available during the labor and delivery. We saw her on Friday and she feels like the baby is getting turned into a better position. Everything is looking good and she is guessing the baby will be between 7.5 and 8 pounds! No more please...that sounds just right! :) 
  We are so grateful to our fabulous family and friends. There were several fun baby showers over the past month and a half and it was so joyful to celebrate with everyone. Thank you for all the love and support and cute baby goodies that Little Bear will enjoy! We are so lucky...
  Here are a couple of pictures of the belly- one from 36 weeks and the one outside is at 37 weeks.