well, the checklists and books are all telling me it’s time. any minute now, it wouldn’t be out of the question for me to go into labor. technically i’m not due for another 5 weeks, but nate and i are planners. like compulsive planners. we like lists – lots of ’em. we’re pretty much total dorks. but hey, it works.

so now that it’s officially time to pack the hospital bag in preparation for the big day, we did what we always do, and made a list. while i won’t bore you with the whole thing, here are the highlights:

–pain “killers” – no, i’m not bringing my own supply of medication to the hospital…i’m actually going to give the whole natural-birth thing a whirl, and do everything in my power to not have an epidural – which means i’m going to need a little bit of extra help.

–smelly lotions – for nate to use as he will inevitably be rubbing my back for hours – check.

–dryer ball – i’m counting on this for a little tension relief, or a good massage tool! – check.

–ipod player – let’s face it, this whole labor thing, it can take awhile. some music can’t hurt 😉 – check.

baby goods

-super adorable outfit and hat to bring little lyon home in – check. ok, well not check. we can’t pick. and i know, i know, they’re only in it for a few hours and it doesn’t really matter, but i just can’t pick. so this one’s a to-be-decided 🙂

-homemade blanket – check.

we have all the standard stuff packed, too – but that’s way too boring to list out! i won’t forget my toothbrush, though, don’t worry! 🙂

so now, it’s all a waiting game! {insert slight panic attack here…}

ooooh, and if you’re a mom and have some tips on what to bring or not bring to the hospital, i’d love to hear some advice!

how far along? 35 weeks.
maternity clothes? yep. all about ’em.
sleep? is still a distant thing of the past. not sleeping on my back means hip and back aches like bananas in the middle of the night.
best moment of the week? watching nate finish little lyon’s mural in his room – pics coming soon!
movement? oh ya, and his feet/legs have found a new home right on top of my ribs. not appreciated, little man, not appreciated.
symptoms: same ‘ol story with the back pain. otherwise, just feeling large and squished!
milestones: packing the hospital bag! holy smokes…this is actually going to happen!
miss anything? bending at the waist 😉
food cravings: nothing too crazy!
belly button in or out? out, but getting flatter now that it’s pushed even further – so bizarre!
wedding rings on or off? still on.
looking forward to: my baby shower this saturday!