Nursery Progress!

Brad and Dixi came into town this weekend, and this room is looking pretty awesome!  Here are some pics of how we got to where it is.  


Dixi was responsible for anything that required a lot of precision... Which was most of it.



I filled in the green lettering.



Mom stopped by, and they had to reminisce about their days of pregnancy... 



This morning, Brad made the comment, "Well, I *used to* like rectangles."  He was in charge of the taping for most of the rectangles on the wall.



Dixi outlined my green letters.



More rectangles...



And... WE'RE DONE!!!



























That's all for now!!  We will add some more pictures after we get everything set up.  Don't the walls look awesome?  Thanks to Brad and Dixi for coming down and doing them!  

Weekly Update

Weeks: 34... And I realize that this is almost a week late!  I have been so preoccupied with school.

Cravings: Nothing in general... Everything is pretty good right now.

Aversions: Nothing in general... Everything is pretty good right now.

Sleep: I've been sleeping okay... Some nights are better than others.  I think it helps that I am so exhausted by the end of the day, I have no other option than to crash!

Breakdowns: None!

Significant Events: We had successful baby showers!  One in MO where Brett and I got to see just about all of his family!  It was such a good time, and the food was so good... And, the cupcakes were delicious!  (Thanks Amanda!)  Then one in Wichita just yesterday... It was such a great time, and good food (and margaritas!  None for me, but for the guests...).  Thanks to everyone who came to the showers!  They were such special days, and it means so much that everyone could take part in it.  Oh, and if you have pics of them, I would love to see!!  Post on Facebook or email me. :-)

What I Miss: Okay, well, I'm not going to lie.  A beer is starting to sound good, but I can hold off for another 6-7 weeks.

What I’m Looking Forward To: Being full term!  Only 3 more weeks until full term!

What I’ve Learned: When people talk about how hot you get during the end of pregnancy, they aren't kidding!!  I can't seem to stay cool... I feel like I am constantly sweating!  I swear, I am having hot flashes!

Belly Pic: Okay, I know that I am doing this late, but the pic is really from Tuesday, which was 34 weeks.  Did I mention that I am huge?  HUGE?? 

Weekly Update

Weeks: 33

Cravings: Pretty much anything that I shouldn't have... oooh... Thin Mints!  I haven't ordered any girl scout cookies, but thin mints are at the top of my list right now.

Aversions: None.  I pretty much want to eat everything in sight.

Sleep: I've been sleeping better!  I think it is because I am just draining myself during the day and getting so tired that I am forced to sleep well.  I have figured out a position that keeps me pretty comfortable, and I'm doing okay. 

Breakdowns: Well, I don't know if this is considered a "breakdown" as much as a crazy person that overtook my brain.  But, the other day in Lowe's, I convinced myself that my water broke.  It didn't.  And, I am losing my mind.  

Significant Events: The room is officially looking like a baby room!  It is pretty crazy what a little furniture will do.  Just wait until Dixi gets done with it... Oh!  And, we had a doctor's appointment today.  I am measuring right on track at 33 weeks, and she actually checked my cervix because of all the Braxton Hicks contractions I am having... I am not dilated at all, which is great!  

What I Miss: Nothing really.

What I’m Looking Forward To: The baby shower this weekend!!  I can't wait to see everyone!

What I’ve Learned: Braxton Hicks contractions are not fun.  At all.  And I really am not looking forward to having 7 more weeks worth of them.

Belly Pic: Taken this morning, before my doctor's appointment.  Do you think I have "popped" yet?  

We have furniture!

Words cannot express how excited I am to be through with the furniture ordeal.  After the issue with Tiny Tykes, we went to Babies R Us, ordered the furniture on a Saturday (got an awesome deal on it, too) and got it on a Wednesday.  Whew!  Here are some pics... 

The crib came in a tall skinny box, and Brett and Brad (our friend Brad) assembled it all by themselves.  I kept trying to go in the room to regulate, and they kept kicking me out.  True story.

Thank goodness the dresser came assembled... This was the first thing out of the boxes.

Beginning of the assembly... 

Brett and Brad working their magic... 

And Brad... 

Just about done... 

It is officially put together, and this is what it looks like... 

And the dresser... 

Okay!  That is all for now... Brad and Dixi will be in town in a couple weekends, and she is going to make the walls BEAUTIFUL!  I can't wait!  I'll post more pics then. :-)

Just for fun...

You know, since I don't have stretch marks yet... You can rest assured that once I get stretch marks across my belly, there will be no photographic evidence of it. Also, a funny little fact... When I took the bare belly shot, I actually tried to suck in.  Then I realized that I was doing it and that it probably was defeating its purpose, so I stopped.  Funny, but true.

  

Weekly Update

Weeks: 32... And yay to me for finally doing this on time!!  Okay, okay... I had a snow day.  That might have helped. :-)

Cravings: Well, right now we have a pot roast with potatoes and carrots cooking in the crock pot, and the smell of it is taking over the house.  So, that is really the only thing on my mind.  Also, donuts.  (Horrible, I know!)

Aversions: None. 

Sleep: It has actually been better lately!  I have been going to bed at a normal hour and sleeping pretty well through the night... That is with the exception of last night.  Maddie was scared of the blizzard going on, and kept getting in my face and whining... It was quite pitiful.

Breakdowns: Nope.  Well, no big ones, anyways... However, I will say that I haven't been too hormonal this whole pregnancy (Brett even admitted this about a month ago), but over the last few weeks, my hormones have started a nice little roller coaster ride.  Nothing horrible, but you can tell that I go from hi to low in 2 seconds flat.

Significant Events: We got the furniture ordered, and I had a really good coupon, so I saved a bunch of money!!  It is supposed to come in tomorrow, so everyone keep your fingers crossed that this snow doesn't cause it to get delayed.  Also, I have been getting lots of Braxton Hicks lately.  It makes me think that I am going to go early, but I know that really plenty of women get them for weeks and still go a full 40 weeks, so who knows???

What I Miss: Nothing, really.

What I’m Looking Forward To: Getting the furniture!!  I am ready to get the room set up and start doing some organizing and decorating.

What I’ve Learned: I am a little better with the sewing machine than I thought... I actually made a baby quilt with leftover fabric!  And it looks pretty good!!

Belly Pic: I took this this morning... I feel like I have officially passed that point where everyone said, "Oh, you don't look that far along... I wouldn't have thought you were pregnant - you hardly have a bump!!"  Now, I just feel like a beached whale.  I am huge.  If you look at my belly from a few weeks ago, you can see that I have really gotten bigger in the last month.