It’s hard to believe we are almost at the end of this pregnancy. S is full term as of today – if he came now, all would be well. I reached another milestone today as well. It was my last day in the office. I’ll be working from home through next Friday (12/18), but I won’t be back in the office until my maternity leave is over. Did I tell you how great my maternity leave is??? I’m out 12/21/09 – 5/14/10! They have to hold my job for that time, and I will get paid the entire time. Not all at 100% of my salary, but still. I am so so happy to have that much time with my new baby. California is not too shabby on the maternity leave front. Also, DW is getting a 6 week “paternity” leave as well, starting 12/21.
My parents will be here a week from Friday and S will be here a week from Monday. Total craziness!
Belly shot!
two girls' path to parenthood 
>oh, man! he'll be born the day before Thalon's birthday.all the leave you two have off is wonderful!
>Rock on California! Maybe it's not too late for us to move! Is your company also generous or is it all the state law? So weird – IL has great laws about IF and mediocre about family leave. I'm so happy for you that you don't have to worry about maternity leave! Can't wait to meet Shane! Yippee!
>gb – We will be sending lots of love and thinking of all of you come December 22. {{{}}}tg – It's really all state law. They have excellent benefits here.
>Congrats on 37 weeks! I'm there as of today as well. It's hard to believe!!Your mat leave/parental leave sounds amazing compared to what I've heard others are getting. CA sounds like a great place to live!
>So jealous of your maternity/paternity leave!Hope you are enjoying these last days of pregnancy and getting some good adult time in now (movies, dinners out, etc)
>You are so incredibly close! So glad that you're doing well.
>I know you are having a CS for this little one and I really recommend flip flops and bendy straws. No bending 🙂 I can't wait to hear how it goes.