Baby Showers Galore!

Well, we have had two baby showers since I last posted! On Sunday, April 18th, Rachel hosted a baby shower and invited our co-workers to her house. It was great to spend time with the lovely ladies I work with outside of work! And as you know...we are all nurses...so you can imagine how creative a few of the gifts were...bedpans and all...Thanks Clarian!



Here is a pic of the cute little growth chart that matches Emerson's room. Rachel had a friend make this for us! We can't wait for him to arrive so we can watch him grow! :)


Then, on Tuesday, April 20th. We went to our small church group gathering and they all planned a surprise shower for us and another couple who is expecting their little boy in June! It was great!

We are so blessed to know so many special people in our lives that care so much about us and Emerson! All I have to say is: Emerson is going to be one lucky kid! We can't wait for him to meet all of you! THANK YOU!

The weeks are just flying by! This is week 37! I went to the doctor yesterday. She said that Emerson is still growing. She asked if I was having contractions. I told her I didn't think so??? It sounds weird, but I've never had a baby before...and certainly can't tell you what a contraction feels like! When she was measuring my belly she thought that I was probably contracting and just didn't realize it. She thought she would check to see if I'm dilated next Monday! Exciting!

I'm still praying that Emerson comes after May 14th. That is our goal! :) Kyle says I shouldn't pray for a specific date...lol. I told him that God knows He can bring Emerson into this world at anytime, but it doesn't hurt to ask for a little guidance in His timing....right?!?! :) If you know me, I have Emerson penciled into my planner for May 14th or after...lol! :) Anyway, nesting is underway at our house. It's not just me either...it's Kyle too! He has been working hard to landscape our yard. It is looking great! We are expecting to mulch it in the next few days. I'll have to post a pic when it is all nice and mulched. ;) Gretta has been nesting too. She has been practicing protecting her food in preparation for Emerson's arrival...she's a beast! She does raise her ears when we say "Emerson"...it's cute...it's like she knows that she is about to be a big sister. :)

Anyway, thanks to everyone for all their support throughout our entire pregnancy! Hopefully we can squeeze at least another post on here before Emerson makes his appearance! Otherwise, keep checking...we never know when he might just arrive...

An added blessing...

I just had to post (For a second time this week!) about the cross that Kyle made to put in Emerson's room! We hung it just above the doorway...blessing him when he comes and goes. Here it is!

My husband is so talented! I just love it that Emerson will have something handmade by his daddy in his room! We hope you like it!

Can I blame it on the BEAUTIFUL weather...???

So basically I am horrible about keeping up-to-date on my blog! I'm sorry! I'm blaming it on the beautiful weather...I just don't want to be inside on the computer! You would've thought that I would've found the time in the past month to update this thing...but no. Today, though, is your lucky day! :) Let's catch up...shall we?!?!

Lamaze classes started on March 3rd and they end this Wednesday night. It has been really fun and enjoyable for both of us. We talked about labor and delivery mostly, with a little infant care/health and breastfeeding thrown in.

Kyle was very attentive and he even volunteered one night to try on the 35 pound "pregnancy vest" to spend an hour in my shoes. Here he is...sorry the pic is fuzzy...

We've had 2 baby showers since I posted last. The first was on March 20th with family at my parent's house. It was hosted by my sisters and mom. Katy came home for it too! It was fun and everything was wonderful.

This is me and my cousin who made the cake...yum!












Our second shower was April 3rd, hosted by two of my girlfriends from high school, Ashley and Jamie, and two of Kyle's sisters, Amy and Sarah. All my friends and Kyle's family came! It was very nice too! This is the only pic I have right now from that shower.

So basically we have received many words of advice...and many nice things to fill Emerson's nursery! It was great! Thanks to all of you who have helped make our pregnancy so special so far! We appreciate all your love and support! Only 5 weeks left...it's crazy!

And as you know, Easter has passed and Kyle and I were thinking that this would be the last major holiday as just "the two of us". It's kinda sad in a way...but exciting all at the same time! I love my husband...he's the best!

We've been working to organize Emerson's room. Unfortunately, we had to serve Kylie her eviction notice and move the futon out of the nursery. :) I have a few updated pics of the room...













It's amazing how many items just one little baby needs!

Our pregnancy is flying by! I am measuring exactly on track, and at my last doctor's appointment, Dr. Johnson thought Emerson was head-down...so that is exciting! I am still feeling great and have been outside enjoying the beautiful sunshine and getting some exercise! :) I do have to admit...I'm ready to have my old body back...you know, when I could actually bend over comfortably to tie my shoes...haha! It's beautiful outside today...go enjoy it..I'm certainly going to!!!