First Mother's Day

Yesterday was Mother's Day and for me that meant my first ever Mother's Day!  (even though Abby isn't born yet, I feel at 8 months pregnant I can be considered a mom).  It was kinda nice having people tell me Happy Mother's Day.  I have to admit, it was a bit weird considering I can't hold Abby in my arms yet, I haven't had to rock her to sleep, change her diapers or anything like that, but I know I love her so much already and I can't wait to take care of her.

Daddy (who has been fantastic this entire pregnancy) bought me a necklace as my Mother's Day gift.  It's a pea-pod with three pearls in it.  It represents him, me and Abby.  I thought it was very thoughtful of him and I love it!

I also had beautiful flowers delivered from my best friend in Boston!  It was such a surprise!  I felt so spoiled and loved.  Not to mention the Happy Mother's Day texts and phone calls I received from the family.

I've been trying to relax as much as I can, but there just seems to be a never ending to-do list that needs to get done before Abby decides to make her arrival (which again, can't be until after Nana Rose gets here on June 17th....you hear that Abby!).  We managed to get some cleaning done and found a home for a few more of her things (which is a LOT of stuff!) around the house and on top of that I managed to get the rest of the laundry done and almost put it all away....almost. I have to remind myself to take breaks through out the day so I don't overdo things.  We really want to make sure we don't do anything that might cause preterm labor.  I've been having more BH contractions this morning, but I'm still drinking plenty of water and kicking my feet up on my ottoman.  (and by ottoman I mean the two boxes and a pillow I've stacked under my desk.  Hey, whatever works, right?!?)

Things are going well, but I'm becoming more and more anxious.  Not to mention I've been reading a friend's blog who is due any day now!   Everyday I go back and forth about how we are ready and can't wait to meet her, but then I remember she can't come yet and I become overly cautious about everything I do.  Our next appointment is on the 23rd (36 week appointment).  We should be finding out what position Abby is in and if she's getting ready to meet us!  After that, we start going every week until the big day.  We are getting really excited!  Even Daddy told me this weekend he's pretty pumped to meet his little girl.  He doesn't usually get excited about things before they happen, but he admits he's pretty excited about this.  He's going to be a great dad!  :)