It's Almost Game Time!

I am 36 wks and 6 days today! As you can see I am still getting bigger...everyone says it looks like I am going to pop! I feel fine...just a lot more tired and I have cankles! It is pretty funny to me (I will not be posting pics of that!) I did get my hair cut...I was going to wait until after the baby, but I couldn't resist...my hair felt like dead weight and it was hot. I love it! I just wake up and moisturize it curl the front and go! Everyone says it is a great hairstyle for a mom with new baby...so I feel I made a wise choice =) I feel like D and I are in the fourth quarter of a basketball game...we are trying to get everything together and make sure we have everything. We have checked the baby list over and over just to make sure we have the baby essentials that we need...My mind is racing...seems like it is so much to think about and do before we have this new precious little life arrive. Since my pregnancy is getting to the end I decided to share some of the "must-haves" during my pregnancy. (not in any particular order)
#1-- A nice healthy beverage! Of course water is a must! I have been gladly drinking plenty of that. It will definitely get you to the bathroom often but it is so good for you! I also love Juicy Juice...D has made a lot of juice runs to the store for this yummy beverage. Juicy Juice has no sugar and supposed to be good for kids too!

#2-- A good mate! I have been blessed with a wonderful husband who has really gone the extra mile during this pregnancy. He has never hesitated...been very supportive, never missed any of my doctors appts ( I have lost count to how many), and just always been there. I am thankful for him!

#3--Wonderful friends! I have been blessed with a wonderful group of girlfriends. (The rest of them are not in this pic) They have been really good to me. The advice, the calls, texts, and prayers. I truly know that if I ask for prayer they will truly do just that! I also say that God knew that I would not have any biological sisters so he blessed me with a wonderful group of friends! So thankful!
#4--Mama Bee belly balm! Is great! It is worth all of its $11. I used it every morning for my tummy. It is all natural so it was very good for my skin (I have very sensitive skin). I don't think it prevents stretch marks, but oh well I haven't seen any as of yet!

#5---A wonderful book to read to baby! I have been reading this book "God gave us You" to Nyla (not every night b/c half the time I cannot keep my eyes open) but I try. It is a wonderful book and I cannot wait to actually see her expression when I actually get to read it to her in person =)

Those were just a few highlights, but of course I definitely have depended on my faith in God, my family who has been great!, and wonderful coworkers. As you can see our bags are packed (mostly) We have a few more things to throw in them but for the most part I believe we are ready (I think I think) =) D and I hope to spend this weekend together as a couple---just the two of us (in case it is our last before Nyla arrives...no major plans but doing simple things together that we might not be able to do for awhile...until then the countdown begins!

Mom, Dad, and Nyla's bag