Almost ready.

I am officially in my 8th month of pregnancy.  Scary, I know. the nice part is though, that after our two showers, we are stocked up and ready to go for this baby.  We have a car seat, strollers, a crib, a sleeper to be used in place of a bassinet, diapers, wipes, shampoos, wash, a tub, towels and washcloths, tons of books, a gym, a bouncer seat, a pack and play, and a TON of clothes including hats and socks.  The baby's room is full, it's almost overwhelming still.  We are waiting on 3 more items though.  David got sick of me fighting with myself about spedning the money on the glider and after our doctors appointment he pulled into the store and said "We are putting your glider on layaway because if you keep thinking about it you'll never buy it".  He's right so we put it on and paid about half of it.  We're going on vacation next week so we figure we'll pay it off when we get back.  We are also still waiting on the swing and Boppy pillow we purchased on Walmart.com.  We did a site to store for them and this morning we received the email that they were ready.  David and I went to get them and were told that they weren't actually there.  Awesome, glad I drove them for that one reason and you can't find what I want because I'm pretty sure the email would be generated and sent to me unless they items were in the store. Assholes.  I called 1800walmart and complained so we'll see where that goes...

Otherwise, I feel like I'm done.  There's a small list of things I still want to buy but I/the baby cant use them for a few months so there's really no rush.  For example, Babies R Us sells this really great teething guard that goes over the side of the crib so the baby is gnawing on it instead of the wood.. don't need to worry about that until baby is standing, a Bumbo seat... can't use it until the baby can hold up his or her head, a jumperoo... same thing, cant use it unless he or she can support their head... I figure I'll get them at a later date, probably when I'm out buying gender specific clothes after the baby enters our lives.

Speaking of buying stuff, The Childrens Closet Sale will be happening on May 14th.  They are one of the best large scale consignments around and they usually do 4 events a year.  They are attempting to get 500 facebook friends by May 14th; if they do I am eligible to win a $50 gift certificate to sped there! they have the Bumbo seat, the jumperoos and so, so many clothes so if you wouldn't mind going there, clicking "LIKE" and helping them and me get closer to 500 friends and a gift certificate, I would love you! I figure I can't consign yet because I still need it all but it's a great way to save money for items that are in like new condition!

All I know is I would like this baby soon.  I'm not antsy or stressed out but I'm at that point where everything is almost ready and theres only so much more I can do.  I'm not in a super rush but I can't wait to meet my little baby.  After all the ups and downs I have had with pregnancy, I can't wait to hold my baby in my arms.  I was born at 36 weeks, the little one is already head down ready to go and I've been having braxton hicks contractions like a mother some days so maybe my little one will be just like me, only hopefully without the forceps and the ridiculously complicated birth... <3

The Baby Room.

I made major strides in the baby room yesterday.

Look at all of the books!! <3

The bumper came in yesterday! I love everything about it, the colors, the animals, the alphabet!

Cutest little mobile... Usually $35 but after a $5 off coupon, a 20% off coupon and a gift card... I couldn't help myself!

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!

Because we can't paint in our apartment we wanted to get something up on the wall and this was the perfect solution.  Emmy gave us this at our shower and it was a BREEZE to set up!

I love the tree! We are still waiting/hoping to get the rocker I want and it will go right where all the boxes are.  How cute would that be, a little reading nook right next to the tree? I can picture it, now I just need the money to buy the rocker! haha.

My goal is to put a mirror above the dresser and we have more wall stickers so we can either write "Emmalee" or "Tyler" above it.

The closet is still a mess (and has the toy holder in it... that will get moved) but we have the extra stroller and our diaper supply hiding in there for now.  Couple more weeks and the car seats and strollers will go in the cars and that will be all open and ready for the rest of the stuff!

Our growth chart, the stroller, some really cute car accessories that were given to us and of course, the Vera diaper bag. <3

I'm starting to stress a bit about money and the maternity leave but geting the room together and having all the stuff we got this weekend has definately helped me calm down a good amount.  I guess the stress has just been redirected...

Tonight I'll be making a bunch of food and tomorrow we're having another baby shower at Lakey's house.  Thsi will be way more low-key than last week, I think he said something about beer pong and a fire and I'm so excited to see a bunch of our friends tomorrow.

In other news, I need to ask for prayers and support again.  My friend Casey is at Brigham this morning doing an egg retrieval for her and her husband's second try at IVF.  I've mentioned her story before but if you'd like to read more you can go here and see the full story.  From here, they will fertilize the eggs, it seems as if they will be transferred back to her on Monday and then we will all sit crossing our fingers for 14 days while we wait to see if she's pregnant.  I know I recieved tons and tons of prayers when I first found out I was and hopefully all those good vibes will work for her as well! Thanks!

PS. HAPPY OPENING DAY!! <3

The Weekend Update.

I know, I know, it's Tuesday. Whatever.
It was a very long, crazy, amazing weekend and I still am not recovered from it.

Saturday, David and I went to Tobey hospital for Childbirth class.  if I didn't know that my husband was "that guy" before, I certainly knew it Saturday.  I'm not going to share the whole class with you because, honestly, it's wierd.  Anatomy, overview of complications, gross words like placenta and of course, the birthing videos.  If those don't make you stay a virgin, I don't knwo what will. My husband wanted to make light of the day.  We were stuck in a small boardroom with 11 other couples for 6 hours; he needed an outlet.  I'll share his two more ridiculous comments and then move on.

While discussing afterbirth (where you push out the placenta, eww), the woman doing the class commented that the doctor will often show you the membrane if you ask to see it. David's comment: "Can I put it in a jar and take it home?"

Later, while talking about positions of birth and complications of presentation resulting in tearing of the mom's skin, the teacher mentioned that some babies will try and go out elbow first.  David's comment: "Does it ever superman it's way out?" (with the arms held straight up in the air).

I love him, I do, and I really hope that sense of humor helps me get through delivery.


Saturday night was wonderful.  I really wanted to take a nap but getting home at 5:30 meant if I napped, I was NOT sleeping through the night so I called KBiss and offered her a free movie.  We went to the mall, I made an exchange at Old Navy and we went for a quick manicure.  You have no idea how wonderful it was.  I got to just sit and relax for a half hour and it was glorious. For only $10, I may be investing in this again.  We went and saw Source Code after that. P.s. Dont waste your time.


Sunday was the big day! Before I even give a single detail about the shower I just need to say that my mom is absolutely amazing. hands down, no questions asked, I dont care what your mom has ever done for you, mine is better. Plain and simple.  It's not an opinion, it's cold hard facts.  Dont believe me? Come meet my mom. <3

The shower was wonderful.  Overrwhelming at times but so so wonderful.  It seems like a blur of hugs and presents but I left so happy.  I also left with a TON of stuff. My car was completely full. These are pictures of the baby's room BEFORE the shower:

And AFTER:

Ya, yikes! Baby (and me and David) are so lucky to have everyone in our lives.  It was such an amazing day and we seriously could not have asked for anything more. <3