Bar exam

Well I am half way finished. Today was the essay portion and after 6 hours of writing, my hand is numb and my back is aching. But, all and all I am feeling pretty good! Despite weeks of stress and lack of sleep, my nerves remained surprisingly calm. I think because I accepted the fact that life will go on if I don't pass and I KNOW I will get it the next time if I don't pass this time. Normally this would not be acceptable since I am one of those people that feels like if I'm not ahead, I'm behind...but under these circumstances I'm making an exception. I mean lets face it, how many people do you know taking the bar exam at 9 months pregnant? lol. Not to mention the fact that I graduated 3 years ago and my review course was taught via an ipod! All that aside, the only thing I wish I had done differently was ask for 1 more week off work. I think that would have made a huge difference. But hindsight is 20/20 and who knows maybe I'll surprise myself and pass! =) And by the time I find out the results, I will have a sweet baby girl so it won't really matter as much.

On a happy note, there will be a baby here in 4 weeks...probably less than that!! I can finally relax and get ready for her arrival. Looking forward to upcoming baby showers and finishing her room!!

Getting ready for baby!

Notice the little Nike outfit...so she can match her mommy and daddy! =)

Also...at my last ultrasound she was measuring 1 week earlier...which would be St. Patricks' Day! How appropriate for the Irish McComas/McGills! However, if she was 5 days late she would be born on my brother and grandfather's birthday, which would be really cool as well.

Maddie

Maddie has been extra clingy and protective of me recently. We read that dogs can sense pregnancy. I love my little pookies. Everyone is worried about how she will be with the baby, but I think she will surprise everyone. It might take her a little while to get used to someone else in the house, but then I think she will love the baby and be protective of her as well. She is just used to being the "only child" and getting all of the attention.

33 weeks and counting....

My anxiety over the baby and the upcoming bar exam is on overload...I will not miss the emotional aspect of being pregnant thats for sure! So, I took a much needed night off Saturday and BJ took me out to dinner. It was nice to get my mind off things for a little while. BJ also spent all weekend working on the baby nursery. It is a work in progress (if you know what we started with then you understand). But, it is turning out beautiful! My hubby is great!!!