Week 38: Pumpkin Pie

This week, Bean is the size of a pumpkin - and right in time for Thanksgiving! Mom can absolutely agree to the pumpkin visual...this kid is getting big, and Mom is even more uncomfortable than last week. That being said, I think she looks fine except that her clothes don't really fit very well. This week, Mom had another appointment with Dr. Hamel. Bean's doing very well and is happy inside Mom's belly. Dr. Hamel thinks Bean may make her grand entrance before her Dec. 3 due date.....and Mom would be seriously thrilled if that happens. She and Dad are REALLY ready to meet this little lady on the outside.  I have no idea what labor entails, but it seems like everyone is eager to get it over with.

Mom's employer and co-workers have been so flexible and accommodating, it's been a lifesaver. She has been able to adjust her work hours and, if she starts to feel too tired or sick, she's been given the OK to go home and rest. It's probably because of them that she's been doing so well. Thanks New College and Team CEO!  

Week 38: aka totally over being
pregnant

Last weekend, Dad went to the Daddy Boot Camp at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Veteran dads share their stories and give tips to help new dads through the transition. Dad said it was really helpful, and now both he and Mom feel as ready as they ever will to meet Baby H. I, on the other hand, have never been given the option of attending Big Fur Brother Boot Camp. I'll be honest -- I'm a little hurt that the hospital doesn't deem me worthy. Guess I'll just have to base everything I know on Nana from Peter Pan. 

Enjoying some quiet bone chewing moments before
the baby arrives

In other news, Grammy and Pop-Pop Babiarz arrived in Sarasota on Thursday. They moved into their condo which is only 7 minutes from my house. This means they are available to visit me (and I guess the baby) with ease.