Once again, more belly....
33 weeks this week..... oh my goodness, time is flying by! Before we know it Caroline will be here.
I am getting very anxious, excited, a little nervous.... but above all I'm ready! I can't wait to see her. Each day she gets bigger, or so it feels like she does. She moves all day long, keeping her little feet up under my ribs and moving so much at time that she makes me jump or knocks the wind out of me. Its so funny to watch my belly move to one side or the other. Its amazing, I wish I could just watch her on ultrasound all the time.
Although I'm ready, her room ....is not so much! I have painted.....
....which I'm really happy with. Now we just have to put up the chair rail, which will make a huge difference. And we also got great new carpet! :) So I'm super happy about that. Then in the past week I've started finally getting some of her decor on the walls....
This is the sweet quote that we put above her closet! : ) I've had it picked for her room since before we got pregnant. (of course, the 2 stickers on the closet doors....compliments of the child that occupied the room before we bought the house, will be removed asap!!)
....and we put together her crib last night, which was really exciting. (PICS to come!) Mackenzie was a big help to Corey doing it and although I wanted to help, I sat with my camera and watched. Being active is much harder these days than it used to be. I'm quite uncomfortable with my big and still growing belly.
I've had 2 baby showers--thanks to my wonderful, thoughtful and very giving family and friends. My first shower was given by Erin, Ivy (my sister-in-law/Caroline's aunt) and Jen.... at Ivy's house, and despite the awful rain that day, it was a very fun and exciting shower, and several great friends came to celebrate with us.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
My First Baby Shower
Ivy, Me, Erin and Jen
The absolutely adorable diaper cake that Jen made me!
The precious cake with Caroline's initials... "C.A.B." that Erin had made! So SWEET!! And, Caroline loved it...she moved SO much that night after I ate some of it! : )
Then my mom and Aunt Karen threw me a huge Family/Friends shower which was a blast. Opening LOTS of great presents for Caroline, seeing several great friends and having family around is always nice!!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
My Family/Friends Shower
My best friend and Momma! : )
Mackenzie and I before opening lots of presents! :)
Opening presents.... I took it slow and enjoyed it! LOL!
My ridiculously cute niece, Tyla, telling me about the toy she was going to give to "baby Caroline when baby Caroline comes out!" precious!
My fabulous diaper bag, from my wonderful mother-in-law!!
My "sister/BFF" Amber and our moms! : )
This has been such an overwhelming time in my life. I am beyond blessed and I still haven't gotten all of Caroline's gifts organized and ready for her. We're working on getting her room ready slowly, and I can't wait to sit in it when its all done, and then most importantly, to bring her home to it.
I see my DR every 2 weeks now, and my last 2 appointments have been routine "belly checks"... my DR said I've had a great pregnancy and so far everything looks good. We're hoping for another ultrasound soon to see how big Caroline might end up being. I'm fairly certain she's not breach anymore, with all the little kicks I feel under my ribs.... but they might check that to be sure as well, since she seemed to be for so long. I am anxious to start going every week... it means the end is SO near! : ) Its all so exciting and surreal! My DR's have been great and I am praying for a smooth delivery and for Caroline to be healthy...that will be my perfect ending to this VERY happy chapter in our lives!
Only 7 weeks to go... stay tuned! hehe
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