Baby Shower #2

A few family members got together for a small shower earlier this month. We are so grateful for all the gifts we got and for the family taking the time to plan the shower! Scarlett wanted to open all the gifts and was very excited, shouting "aww, that's so cute!" at everything we opened! 

These diaper babies were so cute! A rolled up diaper, swaddled in a washcloth with a sock as a hat. :)

Gift basket filled with lots of baby goodies

Handmade quilt

36-37 Week Pregnancy Update

We're almost there! With just a few weeks left, baby could arrive any minute. I have one more week of work left. Then I can rest and prepare before baby arrives. Working during the holiday season has been exhausting, physically and emotionally. Now, we are visiting the doctor once a week, which has also been frustrating since this time of year they close early or are closed on holidays, making it difficult to schedule appointments. I've been feeling the "nesting" that everyone talks about and was expecting. This time it's a bit different. With Scarlett I felt the need to clean and organize everything! This time, I feel the need to organize my schedule and tasks. I'm more in the mood to hide from the outside world of crowds, holiday shoppers, family, etc. Even though I know most people mean well, I'm just ready to stay in my "nest" and wait for the baby to arrive. I'm annoyed with people constantly asking when I'm due, what I'm having, or if we have a name. And to answer that, NO we don't have a name. Baby will have a name eventually, but we can't decide on anything yet. I need to see her before deciding. I'm also annoyed with people saying my belly is too high, too low, too this or too that. My belly is the way it is and that's that.

Most appealing foods/cravings: Chic Fil A fries, coffee, yogurt, brownies

Bump Pic (36 weeks)

Baby Shower #1

A few weeks a go a few of my coworkers threw me a small shower. They were so thoughtful in putting so much effort into all the little details. They have been great people to work with and have also become great friends of mine. We got together in a local Italian restaurant, had dinner and lots of cupcakes. We played a few games and decorated bibs. It was a great time!