Jess and I went for a walk today and were discussing the events of 2004, which then led to a discussion about the upcoming events of 2005, which was basically just more discussion about the fact that Nemo’s flight is scheduled to land on Feb 15… which is less than 7 weeks away. Actually, a pregnancy is considered full term if the baby is delivered anywhere between the 37th and 42nd week. This means that Nemo’s flight could depart early and result in an early arrival approximately 3 1/2 weeks from now. Holy crap.

So in addition to the basic things that need to be done in preparation for a new baby (like giving birth, for instance), the nursery is one area that is finally nearing completion. I had finished the basic remodel job at the beginning of Novemer, but we still needed to do the finishing touches – get a glider, put in mirrored closet doors, curtains, hang prints, etc. I am extraordinarly happy with how it all turned out and I think the Mackenzie Thorpe prints make the room. I still have some shelves to build, but that shouldn’t be all that difficult. Worse case scenario, I’ll fake a broken thumb and buy some shelves!

I haven’t posted much on our recent doctor appointments as they have been fairly bland. Dr. Madion basically listens to Nemo’s heart and then we chat about whatever we have on our minds. Nemo’s heart has begun slowing a bit in prep for arrival – from 161 beats per minute at the beginning stages down to about 145 beats per minute at our last visit. I am still amazed to think that little thing is pitter-patting at such a rate! We have another appointment coming up on Wednesday, so if anything is new I will update then.

Happy New Year!