What I've been up to and few things I want to remember

This weekend Cade and I got to go pick up my rocking chair!  yeah!  After we got it upstairs and put together I sat down in it.  Before my rear end even hit the chair, Stan was in it with me- haha!  I'm beginning to think that he thinks the nursery is for him.  It won't be long until he receives the shock of his life!

I feel like Cade and I have been really busy lately but really its just been Cade.  I'm trying to soak in every moment I have right now with peace and quite in the house during the day because any day now my life is going to change and never be the same again.  I've spent a few hours every day focusing on my business for J Hilburn but I've also allowed myself time to do the things I want to do.  I've been to the pool some and I've really enjoyed reading some new books lately.  I love going to grocery store in the middle of the day when no one else is there and I've gotten to spend a little time with my Mom.  Of course I've continued to "nest" and am still looking for the perfect thing for above Finn's bed.  I love eating lunch at home and also eating with my girlfriends during the day a few times a week.  I've also had to take naps because I've gotten back to the point of being really exhausted. 
So as far as pregnancy update goes, last Thursday I went in to the doctor and he checked my cervix for the first time.  He said it is getting soft and I am dilating.  He didn't say how much though but he did tell me no more activity.  He said I needed to go home and relax.  He may tell everyone that in the last few weeks but I took that as a sign that I'm getting really close and I'm so excited.  Just in the last week or so I have had just a tiny bit of swelling.  No one else could probably tell but my wedding ring is just a little too tight.  Cade made me take it off and put it away  (hes probably right but I didn't want to walk around pregnant without a ring on).  I've been sleeping on the couch now for about two weeks.  I just can't get comfortable in our bed and I'm having a harder time breathing when I'm laying down so my heavy breathing is keeping Cade awake.  I'm much more comfortable on the couch.  I'll be happy to be next to my hubby in bed again soon though.  Also, I haven't been as hungry as before.  I think I just hardly have room anymore for big meals.  I eat smaller things usually but more often now.  I'm loving all the fresh fruit right now, what a great time of year for fruit.  Of course it has been super HOT outside!  Its funny because that's what everyone says to me now is how horrible it must be to be so big while its so hot out.  I do admit, I have been hot, especially in church, but that isn't my major complaint.  My number one discomfort during pregnancy has been my back pain.  I've tried everything, I've gotten massages, been to the chiropractor, worn flat shoes (I know-that's miracle for me), I've taken Tylenol, and I've slept with tons of pillows but nothing seems to help.  That is the relief that I'm dreaming about when Finn is out of my body :)  Also, at this point in my pregnancy I'm just really ready to hold my precious child.  I can't wait to see his little face, find out what color of eyes and hair he has.  So excited!!  I know that's kind of ramblings but they were things I wanted to remember :)
My last thought for today...last Sunday in bible class one of the questions posed had something to do with letting God in your life.  We have multiple pregnant girls in class and the two other pregnant girls in class that day were talking about how they worried so much about their babies, being a good mother, etc.  As I listened to them talk, I realized once again how peaceful I feel about my life right now.  I'm not worried about Finn.  I'm not worried about delivery and being in the hospital.  I'm not worried about bringing him home or being a good mommy.  I just feel this overwhelming sense of peace about whats about to happen to my life.  I feel so blessed to be where I am and I feel even more blessed to be sharing this with Cade (who I believe will be the best dad ever!)  I give that credit God because I know he is the only one who can give me that peace that passes all understanding.  I will not live my life in fear of the unknown but I choose to live my life in Faith that even when the unknown comes, Gods on my team!