I'm still feeling under-the-weather. But, the sun was out today, so I bundled up the girls, and we ventured outside.

I've had a constant toothache for the past 3 days. And, this morning when I woke up, I was incredibly confused, when the tooth pain had spread to the other side of my mouth as well. So, I booked an emergency appointment at my dentist, to see if she could figure out the problem.

Well, folks, apparently pregnancy congestion can do more damage than just being incredibly annoying. My clogged sinuses are irritating the nerve endings of all my molars (she showed me an x-ray of my sinuses- who knew they were so close to the teeth?). And, the best part? I can't do much of anything about it until I deliver this baby and the congestion clears up on its own. So, two more months of constant toothache. Fantastic.

I'd like to crawl into a hole and hibernate until April 15th, please.

I feel like I'm in the final stretch...9 weeks to go! I still feel great (other than the constant stuffy nose that has haunted me for 7 months now) and I still have energy. I am starting to get Braxton Hicks contractions quite often, especially when I am on my feet all day. But, really, I can't complain. I feel fantastic and I really do love being pregnant. This is the last time, sniff sniff.

I am all ready for the baby to arrive (I know, it's so early, I'm a planner...). The nursery is painted blue, and most of the pictures are hung. The baby dresser is bursting full of newborn clothes. Much to Nich's dismay, there is baby gear (swings, playmats, etc) all over our house (thanks to sweet friends for letting us borrow their stuff!). And, I am nesting like crazy. Going through closets and drawers, trying to get everything organized before the little one gets here. I love these last few weeks. The anticipation of the baby's arrival, getting the house ready, feeling the baby's kicks and rolls getting stronger. I love it. And, I almost feel like it's flying by too fast.

For only two more months I will "just" have my two little girls. That makes part of me sad. And, I'm nervous for how the family dynamic is going to change. But, more than that, I know it will be good. Eva has informed me that she will be the one taking care of the baby. I asked her what she's going to do, and she says

"Everything. Rocking the baby, singing to him, putting him to bed. Everything except changing his diaper."

And, she asks every day if the baby can just come already. I know she's excited, but I also know it's going to rock her world. I just hope the transition goes ok. Oh, and if you're wondering about Kaitlyn, she doesn't get it at all. She says she's excited to have a new baby in the house, but I know it hasn't clicked yet.

So, there ya have it. And, I'll end with a belly pic:

A couple days a week I babysit my friend's adorable girls. My kids love this, because they've been friends with the girls since they were babies. Every weekday morning, my girls ask, "Are our friends coming to play today?" Because, really, to them it's one big, fantastic play date.

They colour, they play dress-up, they play Barbies, we make tents to crawl in, we have indoor picnics, we blow bubbles, we make smoothies, it's actually a bit of fun for me, too. It's also a zoo :) But, a happy zoo.



I'm only watching them for a few more weeks, since the new baby is almost here (I'm 30 weeks, I can't believe it!) And, I know my girls are going to miss it. It's been so good for them. Not just to have their best buds to play with, but they've also learned to share their home, their toys, and their Mom. Which is so important because, when the new one comes, there's going to be lots more Mom-sharing going on.

I have my 30 week midwife appointment this week. Hopefully that means I'll come home and share some interesting details with you about how this pregnancy is going, and maybe even a belly pic.