Probably not going to have the New Year's baby

At my 38 week appointment this morning, I found out I'm still not dilated. 50% effaced though, so there's that. Pat still hasn't "dropped", which means my heartburn continues. I thought that drinking copious amounts of eggnog would help put out the fire but it only helped on the scale. My mid-wife said if she could predict an arrival date, she said the first week of January, BUT, she also said things could happen so quickly that I could deliver this weekend (but she's hedging her bets on January). I'm still REALLY okay with not giving birth anytime soon. I still need to buy a nursing bras or two and some other necessities, and once I get my family's Christmas gifts shipped this afternoon, I'll be able to start getting those things done.

The crib bedding is done and in the crib and I love it! I think Pat will love it too. The nursery will be pulled together next week when my friend comes over to help me hang the artwork.

We have big plans this weekend. Getting the car seat in the car. I'm sure that will be loads of fun.

For your viewing pleasure, a photo of Pat's parents taken last weekend at my book club Christmas party. I have THE best book club in the world and had a wonderful time with them (and their significant others) for one last hurrah before I probably won't see them for a couple of months. It's so weird to think that the next time we're all together I will be a mother. I think that every time I hang out with people and start to freak myself out.

Ma & Pa Hancock

THE best book club minus Val (who just had a baby herself). Everyone looks great in this photo except yours truly, who's staring off into the distance (or probably eyeballing some food).