these next 7 days...

So.... as I approach the one week left mark of my pregnancy it all seems to be a bit surreal. I think about it and can't believe I have been pregnant for 9 whole months already, but at the same time, I feel like I have been pregnant forever? Either way it is all coming to an end soon. I feel that sometimes I have the mentality that pregnancy was just a stage? Like things are going to return to the way they were and my life will pick up exactly where it left off. I know, I know...this is 100% unrealistic, but I can't for some reason help but think it sometimes

Regardless, I embrace the new coming changes. Friday is my last day of work and I can finally go on maternity leave! YAY! Not that I don't like my job, its just not a fun job to do when your uber pregnant. I am an account executive for a company called Ricoh, which is basically just a fancy term for copier sales rep. Yes, I sell copiers... lol. So... needless to say you can imagine how walking the streets of Los Angeles from business to business at 9 months pregnant trying to solicit copier business is noooo fun! Im tired, cranky, hot, and tired of people staring at my belly. I have about 4 work outfits that fit me and at this point....well....im just over it. haha!

I haven't decided whether or not I am going to take 12 weeks off right away or just take the initial 6 then 6 weeks again later. Its pretty sweet that here in California you can split them up like that!

As for everything else, I would say we are all ready, Crib -check, car seats -check, baby clothes - check....and the list goes on: check, check, check.... the only thing missing is the baby.

I have a strong feeling, despite the efforts of keeping myself busy, these next 7 days are going to CREEP by. The doctor says if I don't go into labor by 4/11.....the earliest they will induce will be 4/18! UGH a whole week later. The thought that I could potentially be pregnant for another 2 weeks is something I can't even fathom at this point. I am just sooooo ready for the pregnancy portion of this to be over. I want my baby girl and I want to be able to bend over again! lol Unfortunately they say first time moms usually average 41 weeks.....and of course, this will be my luck. Ugh im just too anxious for my own good.

This is a 3D ultrasound taken at about 27 weeks/ish:

Baby Mila or Lola ( havent decided yet....) What a freakin doll :) Now you can see why im dying to meet her!! lol