The last doctor’s appointment was blessedly uneventful. Everything is on target. I’ve started to ask a lot more questions about the birth plan and the birthing process. There is still so much to learn about, but so much of what happens is difficult to predict. The doctors seem laid back about the process, with a “whatever it takes to keep you and baby safe” attitude.

I also visited a pediatrician in Jersey who I absolutely love. She was great: decisive and opinionated but also intelligent, gracious and knowledgeable. She gave me a strong sense of comfort.

The schools I went to were less awesome. Still have lots of work to do to determine a good school or I will have to trek out to Jersey in July to start interviewing nannies. The good news is that one of the places I visited had an amazing infant room and infant care-giver. They were teaching the babies all kinds of great things like textures and motor skills. It was exciting to see.

We spent the weekend with Amy and James, and par for the course: their generosity and hospitality were exceptional. Amy knitted a blanket for the baby, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. See picture below. They are such great friends, and we are so fortunate to have them in our baby’s life! I wonder sometimes how we could ever repay all they have done for us. I’ve offered to help with the deck, but strangely, they don’t seem too eager to take advantage of my expertise…

Isn’t it beautiful?!?

I can’t believe it’s week 31.  Unreal.  This little baby is going to rock our world before we know it!  Exciting, and yes, a little scary!

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a good bump picture, so here’s one from last weekend.  This was Eric and my first anniversary!!  One YEAR!!  And I’m seven months pregnant.  Wow.

Picture of us on April 28, 2013. It’s been the best year I could ever imagine.  Baby Dowdell is coming into one happy marriage of two very in love people.

The night before our anniversary, Eric pulled a Chris and gave me a baby present early.  It’s a beautiful vintage locket for a picture of our little one.  Can’t wait to have more than a sonogram picture!!

All smiles, even though we wrecked the Jeep earlier in the day.  Likely to be the last time we drive the beauty.  It’s the end of an era.

Many thanks to Jennifer and Carrie for keeping me adorably clothed!  These are both from Jennifer…aren’t I lucky to have friends with such great style?!