the number 6

less than 6 weeks left. excuse me while i process this (*dry heaving*). it's very exciting and also a little scary , but i am looking forward to it! There's the obvious thing- meeting our little guy- and then the other little things i previously took for granted that i look forward to becoming reacquainted with:

• afrin: i forgot what it was like not to be congested
• steroid nasal spray: see above.
• retin-a: can this be purchased by the bucket?
• clothing that isn't black or grey: yes, i've been a cheap beyatch and didn't buy many maternity clothes, so i've been wearing what has become a uniform- black leggings, black or grey t-shirts/tunics.
• sleeping flat on my back: yesssss. 
• running: it's been a long time--6 weeks?7 weeks? i'm looking forward to my first trail run post-baby and, of course, to pushing him along in a jogging stroller.
• fitting copious amounts of food in my stomach again: not much room in there now. very disappointing how little i was able to eat over the holidays.

silly things aside, there really are so many things to look forward to. i can't believe there will be a little person joining us soon. will he look like his profile in the ultrasound? will he have a gigantic head like me? the only thing that really matters is that he is healthy. and that he'll grow up to be a nice person. and funny. and happy.

as far as nesting goes, we have most of the essentials: crib, rocking chair, dirty diaper containment system, stroller, enough onesies and footed sleepers for a village of babies (must...stop...buying...onesies), cute little stuffed animals and rattles which he will have no interest in for months. also bought little baby leg warmers. i can't wait to see these on his fat little legs.