37 weeks 5 days!

We're 37w5d today!

Wow, it has been quit the journey thus far.  As I hit the 37 week mark, I start to notice many new changes in my body and how active Baby Hong has been.  Walking has been quite the challenge that comes along with aches, an extremely heavy belly, a lot of pressure, and noticeable stretch marks.  When I'm sitting or laying down, I'm great.  As soon as I gotta get up, oh my...the pain that comes with just trying to walk around.  

At our 37w1d week check-up, I had asked Peter to join me for this appointment knowing that I'll be getting my cervix checked.  I've heard good and bad stories about it and not knowing how it'll be, I needed the support from Peter to be there for me.  Thank goodness he came!  On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the worst; I'd say it was about a 7.  My OB-GYN was fantastic and had told us what she'll be doing step by step; she had made sure I was comfortable every step of the way.  As of that day, I was dilated 1 cm outside, but not the inside.  Baby Hong is face down and ready to make her appearance.  It's left us speechless to how amazing our body is and regardless of all the unglamorous side of pregnancy, I wouldn't trade it for the world.  Knowing the fact that inside me is a little human that God has blessed us with and seeing the changes in my body to prepare for her birth is really amazing.  God is so good in all that He does.  It really leaves us humbled with His love and grace who watches over our family.

As each day and weekend passes, we have slowly prepared her things.  For someone who isn't here yet. she sure has a lot of stuff.  Setting up the crib is when it hit us!  Soon enough, our daughter will be sleeping in the crib and our world will be forever blessed.  Her clothes are all ready washed and put away.  Along with all the fun toys and miscellaneous things that are needed.  To be honest, this has been a daunting task for us since the baby shower.  We are just finally getting our apartment back from all her things in the hallway and living room.  Well at least for now, since I'm sure when she's here everything will be back to chaos. 

Now the waiting game to when our little bundle of joy will bless our home!