Our Newest Journey: We're Having a Baby: 33 Weeks along...really???

Once again... I know it's been forever. I can't believe that we are in week 33. That means: 3 weeks until 'full-term' and 7 weeks until our due date. Things are definitely changing a lot these days and a lot has been going on, too. As far as movement goes, since he's running out of room in there, the rolling feeling has all but disappeared and now I get little sharp jabs on my side and sometimes we can even see a limb of some sort sticking out on my left side. It's pretty hilarious! What I can only assume is his little bum, is up on my right side and he likes to have his bum and back rubbed sometimes. It seems to calm him. Scott and I enjoy reading out loud in bed at night and watching him move.
At our 30 week appointment, we were told he was measuring about a week and a half larger than 30 weeks. This was all just figured by the outside belly measurement and the doctor told us it was not a bad thing. In true Sarah fashion, I freaked out thinking about all possible troubles, etc. So then, at the 32 week appointment (as they are every other week now!) we asked again and the measurements came out right on track. I had an exam and she determined that he was already head down! That is a good thing because once they are down it is very rare that they would turn back around. Our next appointment is the day before Thanksgiving, so hopefully we'll have some more exciting updates to share with the family.
A couple of weekends ago, I had my first baby shower thrown by my wonderful best friends Caitlin and Elizabeth at Caitlin's house. It was so nice to have some of my closest girlfriends and the ladies in my family gather together. We were spoiled with wonderful gifts and a great time! Vanessa took tons of pictures to I'll post as soon as I get them. Thanks Caitlin and Eliz!
This past weekend I had my second shower at my Aunt Dianne's house with my mom and her friends and my MIL and her friends. And my sister-in-law came in to town for it too! (along with my brother and nephew dog, Moe but they didn't join us at the shower!) What a lovely day! Dianne out-did herself for sure. And once again, we were definitely spoiled!!! This is one lucky baby... he is surrounded by awesome stuff and more importantly, tons of people who already love him. Having these showers was just an amazing reminder that I have fantastic women in my life!
The nursery is coming along perfectly. All that's left to do is hang the pictures. I'll be posting as soon as it's all done.
I'm getting so excited to actually have our baby: to hold him, love him, cuddle, and be together as a family of four (don't forget Jack). But at the same time, my nerves are starting to set in. I think I'm mostly nervous about the aspect of labor. Being a mommy doesn't scare me, becoming a mommy does! We've started our birthing classes and have four more left. The classes are helpful to prepare us for what is to come. We'll go to a day-long breast feeding class in a few weekends as well.
Enjoy some photos from the shower at Aunt Dianne's.