37 Weeks - Nostalgic

It's crazy how quickly this pregnancy has gone compared my pregnancy with Leo.  I'm guessing it's because I've been chasing a 2 year old around during my "free time".  As this time comes to end, we are busy preparing the house for arrival of baby boy #2!  Laundry is done, toys are ready and hospital  bags are packed.  We had a great family weekend with Easter egg hunts and Easter brunch.  As we were enjoying brunch, there were a set of newborns near us and I couldn't believe how little they were and how little our new little man is going to be!  My family starts to arrive next week and it will be 'go time' before you know it.  We are obviously very appreciative of Maggie (Steve's sister) and our all of our friends out here as they have become our Chicago Family.  All of the support from them has been so wonderful and we certainly love each and every one of them!

35 weeks - Gender Differences

You don't realize how big of a difference there is between toddler boys and toddler girls. Leo obviously knows he's going to be a big brother but doens't inquire (or care) about some of the details compared to his "girlfriends". Friends of ours who are also expecting but who's oldest children are girls are so involved in the preparation and planning for their new baby brother (or sister). They're learning how to swaddle, they want to buy the baby sheets and bottles. The only thing Leo has really mentioned about the baby is how him and baby brother will go to the park. I guess boys just aren't that into those kinds of details (I should've picked up the hint from my Steve).
It's crazy to think it's only a month away and every single weekend we have something going on and the baby's arrival is in sight.  My hospital bag is packed (or getting there) and all of Leo's old baby clothes will be ready to go in the next week.

34 Weeks - Sh(& My Husband Says

There was a sitcom based on a book called "Sh)& My Dad Says" which was a diary of all the crazy things their father had said.  For those of you who actually know Steve, these particular comments and expressions shouldn't surprise anyone but for those of you who don't, please don't judge him by this blog post.
We're at my 34 week appointment this last week when my OB asked if I have experienced any contractions to which I responded I had.  They lasted about 30 minutes and so far, that's the only time I've had them.  To which Steve responds with "Contractions?! Contractions?! You didn't say you were having contractions, you just said you were in pain!!!"  Obvious exchange of looks between myself and the OB (I think she was secretly praying for me).  My interpretation: contractions are painless to men or in this case, Steve.
Driving home this morning, I had mentioned to Steve the plan if I went into labor prior to the surgery date.  His response "Oh wow, you already have an action plan for this?"  I guess all the chatter between his sister and myself about her having her ringer on high "just in case" didn't quite register at the time.   And of course, it's ME, I have an action plan for EVERYTHING.
Again, these are just the most recent one's I can recall.  I'm sure there have been much more in the last 34 weeks that I've forgotten.  Unfortunately, I don't think NBC will be calling me to do a show about the sh(& my husband says.