The Nursery!

With two days to go until my due date the Nursery is finally done! (I still want to get a different rug and a few other things, but other than that - it is ready to go!)

Also, Lucy isn't definitive yet, but I made the letters for the room anyhow. I figure if it ends up not being Lucy, it was good practice! I'm a pro now.

Check back - when she finally decides to come - we will post pictures here first!

39 week "Fruit of the Womb" Session

My wonderful friend Makaya did the last "Fruit of the Womb" session this past weekend. Below are the pics...we can't wait to meet this little watermelon! :)

Almost 39 weeks!

I had a doctor's appointment today and we are finally starting to see a little bit of "progress!" This little girl might actually decide to come on her own. Other than that bit of "progress" I don't have much to report. I am still working full-time and I am very thankful that I have had a really easy pregnancy - I'm not even that uncomfortable at this point!

The doctor did say that he doesn't like anyone going much past a week overdue - so he basically told me that if this little girl decides not to come on her own - they will think about inducing me in the later part of the first week of May. (May 6th-8th). That certainly would be a nice early Mother's Day present!

We will keep you posted!

36 week check-up

Today we had our 36 week check-up. Everything normal and on track! We had an ultrasound and the doctor estimated her current weight at around 6.5 pounds (although it can be slightly bigger or smaller). He thought she may be around 8 pounds when she is born.

The ultrasound pictures were not as exciting as previous ones, as there isn't as much room for her to maneuver around in there anymore. You just can't see as much! We got one quick image of her face but she quickly turned her head and put her fist in front of it. She is camera shy already!

I have been working extra hard at getting all my work projects completed before her arrival. I can't believe she could be here at any moment! (Although I have a feeling she is going to take her time) I still have a few big things to complete at work and at home - so she better hold off for a bit! My boss and his family will be gone on vacation for 3 weeks of my maternity leave, so hopefully that will make it a little easier when I return.

We are waiting to decide on a name for sure until she is born, but currently our number one pick is Lucy. We do however need to work on a middle name. Any suggestions are appreciated! :)

Almost 35 weeks!

This Wednesday I will be 35 weeks! I can't believe it! Only about a month left! Thankfully, I don't have too much to report! My last doctors appointment went well - size and blood pressure were perfect! I have another doctor's appointment next week where we will have an ultrasound and they will check the baby's weight. I'm interested to know the doctors prediction on size as Marcus was a tiny little baby when he was born (just over 6 lbs) and I was quite the opposite. (9 lbs 5 oz).

We are still waiting on the dresser for the nursery, but the rest of the room is pretty close to being complete! Once the dresser is in, I will post final pictures!

The Windy (and cold) City!

My dear friend Makaya also came to the Chicago shower and we had a fast photo session in the city before the shower started. I don't think these pictures portray how cold it was outside - but it was worth it! These are my favorite yet!

Chicago Baby Shower

This weekend my friends Lauren, Michelle and Kendra threw a shower for me in Chicago! Kendra has been living in sunny California for the past few years so it was the first time we were all able to get together since she moved back. I am so excited for her to be back in Illinois! It was also great to see so many of my Chicago friends that I don't get to see enough! The food was awesome and the decorations were adorable! These girls could be professional party planners! :) Thanks to everyone for a great weekend and party!