12 Weeks

This week is my last week of work.  I'm now 40 weeks pregnant.  No more than two weeks left before this baby is due to arrive.  I'm really excited to have only a day and a half in the office before having 12 weeks off!  12 weeks!  I can't even imagine a time in my life that I've had 12 weeks off from anything.  Of course, it will be 12 weeks dedicated to mastering newborn care and breastfeeding and surviving on little sleep and balancing life and family obligations.  But still, 12 weeks!

There will be a lot of people coming to visit and stay with us in the next three months.  When I went over it with Lucas it was a bit overwhelming.  We're really not used to people staying with us at all.  We barely invite our friends over for an evening, never mind spending two weeks straight with family.  I'm looking forward to the help and company in my adjustment period but also a little nervous about how it will all work.

I'm still very happy being pregnant.  I'm not feeling anxious to meet this baby as I'm sure family and friends are.  I'm excited to have a baby but not chomping at the bit for the baby's arrival.  Despite not sharing my actual due date with many or any people I still managed to get a bunch of phone calls and messages about when the baby is coming.  I might just turn off my phone for the next two weeks!