So long 2008!

As I am typing this post, I am still in denial that Christmas came and went, we are gearing up for New Year's and 2009 is just around the corner.....oh and I am nearing the end of my pregnancy!! I can't believe that I am just about 35 weeks and have a little more than one month until my due date. I have been feeling great and definitely enjoying this week off to do some things around the house, play with Max and just relax. Matt and I have been prepping the nursery and are really getting excited to meet Jack. I go back to the doctor on Friday, we are meeting with our pediatrician next Thursday (my birthday!) and my Helms baby shower is next Sunday! My students gave me a surprise shower last Tuesday and it was wonderful! Each student gave me a picture book and then gave me a gift card and some cute little outfits. I was truly touched, and am really starting to miss them, even though I still have three more weeks of work.
I also wanted to share some of the secrets of pregnancy that no one told me about that I wish I had known:
- it is near impossible to tie your shoes or put socks on without sitting down in the third trimester
- when you sneeze of cough (which I am doing a lot right now b/c i have a cold) I pee a litle bit...gross, but true!
- after going to the bathroom, you immediately feel that you still have to go.......went to the grocery store and jiffy lube today and had to use the bathroom 4 different times:(
- even though it is winter - dress in layers, because I get really hot or really cold very quickly!