a baby shower

This past weekend was my baby shower. I cannot even begin to say how loved I felt seeing all those amazing women come to support me (and chase) as this new little person enters our family. Im not going to lie it was a little hot outside, even in the shade with the misters going, but it was still such a fun time. Opening all the gifts made everything more real! The little clothes and newborn diapers made me so excited! Its crazy to think how little she will be. Five more weeks!

 She asked where the baby was and I told her in my tummy... 

She looked at me and softly said "did you eat her?"

Nesting

Let me just begin by saying that the whole nesting phase has totally kicked in. Baseboards scrubbed, carpet cleaned and room dusted like everyday. Chase is getting annoyed at my constant craziness. But has been a great support and I thank him for that. My baby shower is in a week. I think once that is over with I will feel a lot more prepared to bring this babe home. Since money is so tight right now I have bought next to nothing for her, and once I see what I get from my shower, we can go get the rest of the things this little girl will still need. 

I cannot express how grateful I am to my lovely cousin for all the baby clothes. Her little girl was born last November and she gave me a laundry basket full of clothes from newborn to three months. So we will be set until January... unless my beeb is a little chunker. 

Thirty three weeks means only seven left. That's less than two months. Thats right around the corner. I am terrified of the responsibility this child will bring. And I am so scared that I wont know how to be a good mom and give her what she needs. But I am grateful to be entrusted with this little spirit and promise to do my very best.

Lovely Lake Powell

Lake Powell is always a good time, no matter how short the stay. There was good food, wonderful company and great weather. Even though me and my preggo belly couldn't wake board or air chair, it was a fabulous labor day indeed. Now for my picture over load...

Almost 30 weeks

I am 29 weeks and 3 days.

I had my growth ultrasound this week.

Baby girl has my nose and her dads lips.

She is measuring in the 55th percentile. Perfectly normal.

I cannot believe that I am almost in the single digit count down.

Less than 11 weeks and this little girl will be here.

I've started bouncing on an exercise ball while watching tv.

Move on down little one.

But not too far. I like wearing my pants still.

twenty seven weeeks

You guys I have officially made it to the third trimester. Its a funny thing to think that I have been growing this little peanut for 6 months now. On one hand it feels like we found out I was pregnant yesterday, but on the other I feel like I've had this belly forever. My belly button is out y'all. Wearing fitted shirts always results in someone poking it. Not sure how I feel about that one. I guess I'll enjoy it while I can because this little girl will be here before we know it. Also only one pair of my jeans still fit which is quite the bummer, but with widening hips also comes growth of the ladies and let me just say having to buy a new bra because all mine are too small is fine by me. Even though with the extremely gross weather and heat advisories, I'd rather be neked. But I'll spare everyone and keep that to a minimum... 

Pillow talk now mainly consists of talking about what we think this little girl will look like and, since the olympics started, which sports she will play. We decided that we will start her in soccer at like 5 and then see where that takes us. Its probably the only sport you can get a workout in at age 5, no matter how well you know the game... just run the way everyone else is running and kick the ball if it comes to you. Simple enough right? My thoughts exactly. 

To wrap this wordy and pointless post up, let me just say that I realized a few things while registering this week. First, I don't want your average diaper bag. If I am going to be carrying this thing around with me everywhere, I want it to be classy and add to my outfit. Petunia Pickle Bottom you've done wonderfully but I'm gonna have to pass. The one below from Rouche is by far my fav. And lastly, I want a fullblown nursing cover. The ones that just go around your neck and cover the front are super cute and all but I don't wanna ever have to worry about little arms pulling it over and exposing my lovelies to the world. I found the one pictured below here, its like $80 which seems a little ridiculous so I am gonna try making one? Im thinking I'll even stick with the stripes. I'll let ya know how it works out.