We have successfully completed the nursery!!! What a wonderful feeling to have everything in place! Of course, there are minor details to attend to but overall we are ready to go! I recently ordered diapers and wipes at a discounted price (check out www.amazonmom.com if you're interested!), as well as washed all of the sweet clothing we received. I have a feeling I may need to start a load of "pinks" in addition to the whites and darks I already do!
I am now almost 36 weeks and went in for a check-up today. I am measuring a little on the "small" size but an ultra-sound last week showed baby Lewis is quite healthy! I am praising the Lord every day for the movements and kicks I feel, which are now sometimes almost painful. Good news, though -- she has dropped and I am 50% effaced and 1cm dilated already! The Dr said she wouldn't be surprised if this little one came early, but of course no one can predict when she will make her grand entry into the world! We will be all ready to go whenever she wants us to finally meet her....can't believe it's only a few weeks away!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Prairie Showers
On Feb 11, I had another incredibly thoughtful shower hosted by the 8 women I see most during the day -- the Prairie Lakes therapy team! The therapy gym was quickly turned into a shade of light pinks and girly decor over our lunch break. I was, again, spoiled with a plethora of gifts - including lots of adorable clothing and baby essentials! Each therapist brought a homemade dish and boy were they tasty! The cake was homemade by one of the talented therapists and her sister and was more than adorable! The topping was a pair of pink shoes, ready to wear! The Lord has been so good to me by placing me at Prairie Lakes and being able to work with such an amazing team - we have shared so many laughs and good times together, it will be very difficult to leave them over my maternity leave! Not to mention they are some of the BEST therapists in town!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Bird Shower
On January 29 I had the extreme blessing of being "showered" by some of my closest friends and family. I'm not really sure words could express the amount of detail and love given on that day, but I will do my best to recount the special event. The shower was over-the-top adorable, which was given by 3 talented souls - Jenna (my sweet sister-in-love), Stephanie (my dearest friend) and Cathie (my thoughtful mother-in-love). Keeping the "bird theme" of the nursery in mind, no detail was spared! From the birdie cupcakes to the blessing tree and clothes line of onesies, it was all bird decor -- even the food was labeled with birdie jeweled name tags! The favors were "sweet tweets" of ready-made chocolate chip cookie jars. And speaking of food....it was delicious! Homemade baked brie, fruit kabobs, mini quiches and delicious salad were just a few of the goodies. Dessert was nothing short of exceptional - pink cake balls, birdie cupcakes and pink strawberry ice cream in tall wine glasses!
It was a wonderful time seeing all of my closest friends from church, small groups, as well as the girls I spent many sleepless nights with in grad school! Our sweet daughter was spoiled rotten, too! Among all of the essentials, we received a few extra hand-made gifts including knit slippers, frilly bows/headbands, birdie-sewn burp clothes and a quilted blanket. Wow! Did I mention I have some of the most creative and crafty friends and family?
All in all, it was the perfect day and, again, I was overwhelmed by the Lord's goodness through such special people in my life! I wish I could post all of the pictures taken, but here are just a few to enjoy.
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