35 weeks and counting...

Today we went to the doctor for an ultrasound to estimate Emily’s weight and have our 35-week check up. I also asked the ultrasound tech to please double check the sex of he baby, just to be sure. She confirmed that it is indeed, a girl! Her estimated weight as of today is 5 lbs, 11 oz. We are making progress towards delivery (thank goodness): my cervix is thinned out, her head has dropped, although I am not dilating yet. My blood pressure is a little high, so she is watching that. The doctor said that if she doesn’t come on her own before February 23rd we will induce. WHOO HOO!!! We start going to the doctor every week now, so I’ll keep everyone updated.

Our first baby shower

I had my first baby shower last Saturday, graciously hosted by my sweet Aunt Melinda and Vicki, Martha and Casey (cute picture below).



It was so perfect: complete with purple decorations and cup cakes (to match the nursery) to baby shower bingo and a game guessing whose baby picture belonged to who. I had such a wonderful time and got so many cute things. Melody (in gray vest) drove in from Dallas to celebrate the occasion with me and was a lifesaver! She packed all the gifts up and unloaded them and got me and the nursery organized. It was quite overwhelming to have so many things and I needed a seasoned Mommy to help me get everything set up. Having so many baby items and the nursery almost done makes it seem that much realer and closer!



Bonnie (Adrian’s sister) also drove in for the occasion (from Baton Rouge). She brought us her crib and changing table, which was much appreciated. So the nursery is almost complete. We still have a few things to hang on the walls, and then we’ll be done! I’ll post picture when we are through!

We have another baby shower next Saturday, hosted by our church. And then my office is holding one for us on February 13th. I think we will be well prepared between all 3!

Emily Lynn update

Today I am 33 weeks pregnant... about 83% done! I had a check up today with the doctor and everything is going well. My belly/uterus is measuring at about 35 or 36 weeks, so in 2 more weeks we are having an ultrasound done to get an estimated weight. Although I am showing no signs of getting ready to deliver, my doctor is predicting she will be here at around 38 weeks (somewhere around the third week in February). Emily arriving a few weeks early would suit us just fine. We are very anxious to meet her and I am starting to get uncomfortable and having a little trouble sleeping. I know it will get worse from here on out, so I am trying to keep a positive attitude.

We are almost done with the nursery. After a botched attempt to use a stick on wall border, we enlisted the help of Amy (one of my mom's coworkers) and her husband to install chair railing. It looks great. And they had it up, caulked and painted in less than 2 hours! Adrian's sister is bringing us her crib and changing table all the way from Baton Rouge. So once that is set up, we'll be done (and I will post pictures). I have been washing baby clothes that friends and family have sent our way. My mom actually has quite a few items that were mine and even a few sweaters that were hers! I even bought a few PJ sets, diapers and wipes, just in case. So at least if she comes early, she has something to sleep in and clean diapers!

My loving Aunt Melinda is throwing us a baby shower January 24th! We can't wait to see all the tiny little clothes and necessities that our friends and family will shower Emily with. There are also rumblings that my office is trying to pull one together as well.

We hope you are all happy and healthy. Drop us a line anytime!