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So we have a meyer lemon tree Nick got me for my birthday last October. I was so excited - we actually had (yes had... :( ) a lemon on it - about 2 inches long! Was sooooo excited!

With all the nice weather, we thought it would be good to put it outside. Such a bad decision. Such a bad decision.

Either the lemon fell off or an animal stole it. I think an animal stole it since it was no where to be found around the tree.

So sad about this. I could cry. This lemon was able to survive dog tails around it, us moving stuff around it. But a freaking animal had to steal it.

This is why I don't put my plants outside, every time I do animals eat things off it or digg things out of them.

Really disappointedabout this. Really disappointed. Was excited and was thinking of what I was going to make with my first lemon.

**cry**

labor signs???

I know I may just be pulling things out of thin air. But I really want this baby out!

So all weekend I have been having what I think are contractions. They start by I can feel my stomach tightening, then I can feel it completely rock solid, It moves down. Then goes to cramps low. Sometimes the back is involved, sometimes not. They are getting quite uncomfortable. And the cramps are starting to get painful.

I get these randomly. Sometimes they are 3-10ish minutes apart, about 40 seconds to 1 minute in length. If I am really busy doing things I don't always notice them but I notice the cramping.

It is also sometimes really really painful to walk. Oh this really sucks! I can only take small steps and walk real slowly. My crotch sometimes is killing me, walking, standing, moving. Ugh.

I thought I was loosing some of my mucus plug, but that was just one day, and havn't seen anything since. Oh well.

I know this is all leading towards good things - just hope it is sooner rather than later. Some of my family thinks I'll go this week - OH I hope they are right!

Twilight

So after re-reading about half of Eclipse and seeing the movie, I am becoming a Jacob fan. Edward is too needy, too protective, to only do it my way. Yes he loves Bella, but is it a healthy relationship? Jacob loves Bella. Lets her make her own decisions. And is a puppy! But as other people have pointed out, it is kind of icky when you find out Jacob imprints on Bella and Edwards kid.

So the movie was pretty good. I was a little annoyed they removed some of the back stories, but they got the gist of it in there. I was hoping they would have portions that are in the book where Jacob remembers how much Bella suffered and how Edward reacted to it.

Not a bad weekend...

Saturday I spent 1/2 the day recovering from a 14+ hour work day on Thursday. Was exausted and was able to sleep in (till almost 9am!). Did a lot of laundry on Saturday (still have some to put away). Washed some of the last of the baby stuff too! Did some cleaning of the living room and stairs (love clean floors!)

We went to five guys for dinner since we haven't gone grocery shopping in 2 weeks! Was yummy and relaxing. We were trying to make a night of it and were planning on going to catch Eclipse. But we took our time eating and chatting, and got to the theater with 10 min to spare. Got to the ticket counter and asked how full the theater was - 40 seats left. No thank you! So we came home. Watched some of The Guild on netflix watch instantly, and I passed out on the couch.

Also started to pack my hospital bag as well as the diaper bag for the baby (mostly clothes, blankets, and a few random items). For me all I have packed are: nursing bra, nursing tank, comfy black pants, cheap granny panties (ugh they make me laugh every time, so not what I normally wear), cheap black socks for wondering the halls, some snacks, hair ties. Need to pack: comfy clothes for coming home, make up, bathroom stuff, boppy. Will probably find other things to pack too.

Haha - we also frontlined the dogs. Penny goes running when she sees that box. She does not like it being put on her. Luna doesn't care - she just gets pats... that is all she ever wants.

Sunday, also slept in some. Played with the puppies. Washed the doors upstairs, washed the hallway walls, washed the baseboards upstairs. Ugh every time I do this I realize how much I need to paint in this house. The previous owners were so hard on this house, so many dings, holes, pealing paint. But it looks better now than it did.

Then we went to actually see Eclipse. This time we arrived early and got good seats. Movie wasn't bad - I know I enjoyed it. Nick not so much... I didn't end up re-reading the book before hand. Am about half way through it but just don't have the time to read lately.

We stopped and grabbed some quick groceries at a store near the theater. So didn't want to do real shopping since yeah would have taken forever with a store I don't know where everything is. But we got some yummy buffalo chicken sausages for dinner!

Came home, cleaned the two upstairs bathrooms! Still need to clean the shower and jet tub, but the main parts are clean. WooHoo!

Totally didn't think the nesting bug would hit me. I think the heat is impacting this instinct. I have a huge list of things to do, but get up and do them, start massively sweating, go sit down, then do some more. But this weekend got a lot done I would say (for as hot as it has been, and no ac). But I can tell that nesting is starting to settle in. Trying not to do too much, but I am doing some stuff!

Things to do this week:

carpet clean upstairs

clean downstairs bathroom

clean upstairs tub and showers

move bathroom stuff to master

keep house clean

WASH THE DOGS

I think I'll have the energy to do all that...I hope. Also need to start giving the dogs a walk in the evenings again.

Woohoo - Agility

So we made it into the trial September 12th! Ahh! Hope we will be ready! My Dr said I should be fine by then so I hope so!

**HAPPY DANCE**

37 weeks! Full Term

How Far Along: 37 weeks!!! So happy to be full term!

How Big is Baby: Around 6.5 lbs and 20.75 - 21 inches long

What is Baby up to: Your full-term (yay!) baby is gaining about 1/2 ounce a day and getting his first sticky poop (called meconium) ready. He's also brushing up on skills for the outside world: blinking, sucking, inhaling, exhaling, and gripping (it's getting strong!).

Best Moment this Week: Hitting full term!

Total Weight Gain: +17 lbs.

Movement: Slowing down, but those that I do get are good ones. Also I think the baby is moving lower so they are a lot lower than they used to be

Belly Button:Almost flat. Starting to almost poke out.

What I Miss: Being comfortable. Walking comfortably. Moving comfortably.

What I am Looking Forward To: Outside Baby!

Gender: No idea...

Been starting to feel contractions! Some are getting nicely uncomfortable and are accompanied by cramps. Starting to time. They can be constant for an hour or so then trail off. I am also getting them (or noticing them) when I get up in the middle of the night. Lots of fun! Hope this means something is going to be soon. Really don't want to go late.

Also getting really uncomfortable to walk. Pelvis moving apart just makes everything uncomfortable. But yeah, starting to waddle.

Also think the baby is dropping! So happy about that. I started my weekly dr appointments this week. Told the doctor about the crotch pain and the cramping and she says it is all good signs!

Been having daily talks with the baby saying anytime is good now. Just so ready for him or her to come! Bassinet set up in our room, the babys room is almost ready (minus decorations). Everything is set up downstairs! Just want to meet this little guy or gal!

And this week, I have realized why people start maternity leave early. The massive uncomfortableness has begun!

Cross Your Fingers - Agility

So I just entered Penny and I into an agility trial September 12! I am not 100% sure they accept mixed breeds. But cross your fingers that they do and we get in!

And cross your fingers that this baby comes early so I will be all healed and ready by the time it gets here! I know planning on running a little over a month after my due date! My doctor said it is fine...just so hope it all works out!