We had another doctor's appointment today. We are plus one on the
L-B front, our tummy was measuring right at 37-38 cm, and our baby's heartbeat was a-whoosh whoosh-ing away on the fetal doppler. Our doctor said that we are right on target.
Then she performed our internal exam.
Remember those four parameters that she was looking for?? Cervix effacement, dilation, station, and baby position??
Do you recall where we fell on the parameter scale the last time our doctor checked us?? For a quick refresher, she said that my cervix was 50% effaced, we were not dilated, our baby was hanging out at a
-1 station, and she was definitely head down.
And then we had our appointment today, and she told us that nothing had changed. Nothing?
She said my cervix was still thick, we did not have any dilation, the baby was still at a -1 station, and still head down.
And that's when I asked about my cervix.
I explained that last week she mentioned we were 50% effaced, and I was just curious as to what the "thick" diagnosis was supposed to mean. Well, Ladies and Gents, it means you are not effaced at all. And according to the notes that our doc had written down at our appointment last week, I was not effaced at that last appointment either.
Ok, so we are still two weeks out. Everybody and every body is different. But I would be lying if I didn't say that I was a little disappointed to hear that a.) we hadn't made any noticeable physical progress toward labor - after all, I am an over achiever by nature, and b.) that we had kind of taken a step back since we learned that we actually weren't 50% effaced at all. We are 0% effaced, and apparently that is what we were last week too.
Would it be really ridiculous if I sat on an exercise ball instead of a chair for the rest of my work days?!
I know that our baby and my body will let us know when the time is right. We do still need to pack our hospital bags - maybe she knows that and wants us to be prepared?? That is awfully thoughtful, but I do hope that we have a better progress report next week. After all, it is a progress, right?! And that means a little closer each time, right?!
Here's to making more progress, adding another week of pregnancy under our belt, and taking one (or two) steps closer to our due date!
On a very side note, this Thursday is October 11th and officially the start of our 38th week. If our little girl were born that day, her birthday would be 10/11/12! I think that is such a neat birthday. Obviously, the actual birth day of our little girl will be the neatest of them all, but 10/11/12 is still pretty cool!
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Making Room for Baby
I know that we've shown you bits and pieces of our nursery set up. And I know that the last time we talked about our nursery we were still working on some wall art. Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, we have created our wall art, hung our wall art, sat and admired said wall art and said nursery, and are so ready to share the amazing-ness that we are oh-so-proud of!
When we first ventured out to come up with some ideas for our little girl's room we both knew that we wanted our little girl to feel like she was in a little girl's room, not feel like she was in a modern room that had to stay clean. (Seriously. Who are we kidding? We are having a baby. We know that rooms will no longer be "clean".) Brian and I are both fans of more modern-type of art and furniture, so we knew that we would like to have a clean look to the room, but we also considered who exactly would be staying in such a room and so we also knew that we wanted it to be fun and colorful! After many ideas on colors, schemes, and themes, we decided on three key colors: pink, orange, and green, and after we bought our bedding, we decided we'd run with the wild animals and incorporate them into our art too.
We are extremely happy with the outcome! We do still have some minor areas that we plan to incorporate a few more photos/images/ art/etc, but we are waiting for our wee one to arrive to make sure she is part of those photos/images/art/or what have you!
SO, without further ado, our little girl's nursery:
Brian and I both put a lot of time and thought and love into this sweet room for our sweet girl, and we hope that she enjoys it as much as we do. We have our favorite bits of the room, but we imagine our very favorite part of the room has yet to arrive!
We are t-minus 2.5 weeks, and counting!
When we first ventured out to come up with some ideas for our little girl's room we both knew that we wanted our little girl to feel like she was in a little girl's room, not feel like she was in a modern room that had to stay clean. (Seriously. Who are we kidding? We are having a baby. We know that rooms will no longer be "clean".) Brian and I are both fans of more modern-type of art and furniture, so we knew that we would like to have a clean look to the room, but we also considered who exactly would be staying in such a room and so we also knew that we wanted it to be fun and colorful! After many ideas on colors, schemes, and themes, we decided on three key colors: pink, orange, and green, and after we bought our bedding, we decided we'd run with the wild animals and incorporate them into our art too.
We are extremely happy with the outcome! We do still have some minor areas that we plan to incorporate a few more photos/images/ art/etc, but we are waiting for our wee one to arrive to make sure she is part of those photos/images/art/or what have you!
SO, without further ado, our little girl's nursery:
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| This is our toys/books/stuffed animals/piggy bank corner! |
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| And right next to all the fun is the crib corner! |
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| Jack is so done with us focusing on this room and not him... |
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| The crib corner is right next to the sitting/feeding corner. |
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| Which, clearly, butts up next to the dresser/changing area. |
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| And the dresser/changing area is right next to the closet and second book area. |
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| Anyone recall this rendition of a 90's pop hit?! |
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| What to put above the crib stumped us forever until we found these four images that we loved and created them in our colors! Now it is definitely a fav of the room! |
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| We ♥ the crib corner! |
Brian and I both put a lot of time and thought and love into this sweet room for our sweet girl, and we hope that she enjoys it as much as we do. We have our favorite bits of the room, but we imagine our very favorite part of the room has yet to arrive!
We are t-minus 2.5 weeks, and counting!
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Our Little Bump
Brian and I both wanted to capture our little bump before we officially celebrated our little girl's debut. Mainly to capture yet another amazing moment in our lives but also to be able to show our sweet baby what life was like before we met her outside of the womb.
Brian did his very best with the Big Dog camera that we have and after an early evening of shooting,we he captured some amazing moments. Brian did a fantastic job! I know his little girl is going to be so proud of him. She is going to look up to him, admire his strength and preserverance, and strive to follow in his footsteps. I have no doubt. He is going to be an amazing Daddy.
I hope you enjoy our bump view as much as we enjoyed taking the photos:
Your Daddy and I love you so much, Baby Girl!
Brian did his very best with the Big Dog camera that we have and after an early evening of shooting,
I hope you enjoy our bump view as much as we enjoyed taking the photos:
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| ♥ ♥ ♥ Click me for a lot of bump love! ♥ ♥ ♥ |
Your Daddy and I love you so much, Baby Girl!
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
All Systems Are Go!
We had the first of our weekly appointments today! In addition to the normal schtuff: we gained two pounds, our tummy measured at 36 cm, and our little girl's heartbeat was beating steadily in low 140's, we also had an internal exam!
Our doctor assessed four important parameters of labor:
1. Our cervix effacement.
2. Our dilation.
3. Our station.
4. The position of our little bambino.
And it appears that all systems are go!
My cervix is 50% effaced which essentially means that it has thinned out. We are shooting for 100% effacement, so we are half way there!
We are not currently dilated which is nothing to worry about. When my body and our baby are ready, we will start to dilate.
Our baby is currently loungin' at a -1 station. This one is a little tricky to explain. The baby lives and grows higher up in the uterus for the majority of the nine months that you are expecting. Then, the doctors start counting from -4 all the way to +4 as the baby starts to drop into your pelvic bone. At -4, you will have a lot of pushin' to do. At 0, you are sometimes told that your baby has dropped. At +4, the baby is crowning. So, again, we are in a good spot!
And we received the verification that our bambino is still head down. She is such a cooperative little wee one!
As my Dad put it, in guy terms, we’re fueled up, the oil’s been changed, the tires checked, and we're at the starting line waiting for the green light to signify GO time!
Yes, exactly!
Our doctor assessed four important parameters of labor:
1. Our cervix effacement.
2. Our dilation.
3. Our station.
4. The position of our little bambino.
And it appears that all systems are go!
My cervix is 50% effaced which essentially means that it has thinned out. We are shooting for 100% effacement, so we are half way there!
We are not currently dilated which is nothing to worry about. When my body and our baby are ready, we will start to dilate.
Our baby is currently loungin' at a -1 station. This one is a little tricky to explain. The baby lives and grows higher up in the uterus for the majority of the nine months that you are expecting. Then, the doctors start counting from -4 all the way to +4 as the baby starts to drop into your pelvic bone. At -4, you will have a lot of pushin' to do. At 0, you are sometimes told that your baby has dropped. At +4, the baby is crowning. So, again, we are in a good spot!
And we received the verification that our bambino is still head down. She is such a cooperative little wee one!
As my Dad put it, in guy terms, we’re fueled up, the oil’s been changed, the tires checked, and we're at the starting line waiting for the green light to signify GO time!
Yes, exactly!
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Afternoon Tea
Today we celebrated our little girl with a beautiful, intimate gathering at The Worthington Inn. Brian's Stepmom, Kathy, was kind enough to plan, organize, and arrange the quaint set up, and we all had a blast! We played some games, we chowed down on food, we opened presents, we chatted, we received another amazing diaper cake, and we just had an overall great time! Hanging with this bunch is always a great time!
The Worthington Inn was a perfect place for a traditional English afternoon tea. We celebrated in the Cowles Room, which was plenty roomy for the eight of us. (Yes, Wyatt included!) And the decor was adorable! :) (I am so stuck in 'all things are so cute' mode!) Fortunately, I did have my camera handy this time and two assistant photographers that were kind enough to document a lot of the very creative, very fun details of the afternoon together, so you can view some of the wonderful afternoon too:
One interesting little tidbit of information that I personally learned was there is yet another line of strong, independent women on Brian's side of the family. Apparently, Brian's Great Grandma (his Dad's Grandma - who I am told that Brian called "Grandma City Bus" because she took the bus everywhere!), moved from Kenton, OH into the big city, Columbus, OH, all by her lonesome when she was a young woman. She found her way around town, got a job in a quilting factory (of which she would take home fabric scraps and make quilts!), bought multiple houses in a very desirable area, and housed graduate students while they studied at Ohio State. AND, she did this in an era where women did not do many things so courageous. All of this and more make this woman that I have never even met so extremely inspiring!
I am excited to see where our little girl takes us, the paths she chooses, and the strength she'll find in herself. There is no doubt that she will be another strong, independent woman! It is definitely in her blood!
Thank you all for making the afternoon so wonderful and celebrating our little girl! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the love and support during such an exciting time!
The Worthington Inn was a perfect place for a traditional English afternoon tea. We celebrated in the Cowles Room, which was plenty roomy for the eight of us. (Yes, Wyatt included!) And the decor was adorable! :) (I am so stuck in 'all things are so cute' mode!) Fortunately, I did have my camera handy this time and two assistant photographers that were kind enough to document a lot of the very creative, very fun details of the afternoon together, so you can view some of the wonderful afternoon too:
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| I'm sure you'll see that tu-tu around a little waist soon! |
One interesting little tidbit of information that I personally learned was there is yet another line of strong, independent women on Brian's side of the family. Apparently, Brian's Great Grandma (his Dad's Grandma - who I am told that Brian called "Grandma City Bus" because she took the bus everywhere!), moved from Kenton, OH into the big city, Columbus, OH, all by her lonesome when she was a young woman. She found her way around town, got a job in a quilting factory (of which she would take home fabric scraps and make quilts!), bought multiple houses in a very desirable area, and housed graduate students while they studied at Ohio State. AND, she did this in an era where women did not do many things so courageous. All of this and more make this woman that I have never even met so extremely inspiring!
I am excited to see where our little girl takes us, the paths she chooses, and the strength she'll find in herself. There is no doubt that she will be another strong, independent woman! It is definitely in her blood!
Thank you all for making the afternoon so wonderful and celebrating our little girl! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the love and support during such an exciting time!
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Deep Space Nine
It's official! We started our ninth month of pregnancy today! We are 36 weeks along with only +/- 4 weeks to go! We can hardly believe it!
Here is a quick recap of what's been going down in and outside of the womb:
Physically
1. Nausea - I've noticed that I've started to get a bit more nauseous recently. It's not terrible, and it's no where near the daily nausea that I experienced in the first tri, but it does rear it's ugly head every now and then. Like I said, it's not terrible, so I'll shut the pie hole at this point.
2. Tiredness - My goal is to get in bed by 9:00 pm - 9:15 pm. Otherwise, it makes for a very long next day.
3. Headaches - This is one symptom that has stuck around throughout our entire pregnancy. I take them with a grain of salt now.
4. Digestion - I have no clue what's going on in this department...
5. Bladder Control - My bladder is now competing for space, so the more frequently I empty it, the more comfortable I feel. I have not resorted to mid-night bathroom breaks yet though!
6. Bump Status - Our baby and belly have steadily been growing! We have been told that we are "all baby", but I can assure you that my bum, upper thighs, hips, and chest no longer fit in the clothes that I was wearing before. It's increasingly harder to tie shoes and/or pick up things from the ground...and scoot past people in the grocery store... We have been told that the end result is so totally worth it, so that's what we are banking on!
Cravings
Still no news to report on this front. Sorry to be the boring pregnant woman. I have not really had many moments where I absolutely had to have something in particular, and I suppose that's what I kind of thought a pregnancy craving was like. Brian, you are welcome for sparing you the late night pickle and ice cream runs.
Weight Gain
Let's see, I believe we are 12.5 pounds on the positive side, but have gained a total of 16.5 including the four that we gained back after we lost them in the first trimester. We are happy and healthy and growing. (See bump in photo above.)
Miscellaneous
1. Congestion - I am still more congested than usual. It's still taking time for me to get used to, but it's nothing that a handy box or travel size bag of tissues can't handle!
2. Tail Bone Trouble - I do still have the occasional ache on my backside. And I still have no idea if this is related or not, but it's there.
3. There was something else that I wanted to add to this category but in my current mental state I have forgotten what exactly it was. Perhaps it was memory loss, I don't know, but if it comes back to me I will be sure to write it down...
We start seeing our doctor every week now. Our next appointment is on October 2 and we will have our first internal exam (in addition to the external ones that we've been having) to determine if we are showing any signs of labor. We, obviously, will provide an update once we have all of our stats!
It's coming up soon, sweet girl!! Your Daddy and I are so excited to meet you!
Here is a quick recap of what's been going down in and outside of the womb:
Physically
1. Nausea - I've noticed that I've started to get a bit more nauseous recently. It's not terrible, and it's no where near the daily nausea that I experienced in the first tri, but it does rear it's ugly head every now and then. Like I said, it's not terrible, so I'll shut the pie hole at this point.
2. Tiredness - My goal is to get in bed by 9:00 pm - 9:15 pm. Otherwise, it makes for a very long next day.
3. Headaches - This is one symptom that has stuck around throughout our entire pregnancy. I take them with a grain of salt now.
4. Digestion - I have no clue what's going on in this department...
5. Bladder Control - My bladder is now competing for space, so the more frequently I empty it, the more comfortable I feel. I have not resorted to mid-night bathroom breaks yet though!
6. Bump Status - Our baby and belly have steadily been growing! We have been told that we are "all baby", but I can assure you that my bum, upper thighs, hips, and chest no longer fit in the clothes that I was wearing before. It's increasingly harder to tie shoes and/or pick up things from the ground...and scoot past people in the grocery store... We have been told that the end result is so totally worth it, so that's what we are banking on!
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| Week 36 bump! |
Cravings
Still no news to report on this front. Sorry to be the boring pregnant woman. I have not really had many moments where I absolutely had to have something in particular, and I suppose that's what I kind of thought a pregnancy craving was like. Brian, you are welcome for sparing you the late night pickle and ice cream runs.
Weight Gain
Let's see, I believe we are 12.5 pounds on the positive side, but have gained a total of 16.5 including the four that we gained back after we lost them in the first trimester. We are happy and healthy and growing. (See bump in photo above.)
Miscellaneous
1. Congestion - I am still more congested than usual. It's still taking time for me to get used to, but it's nothing that a handy box or travel size bag of tissues can't handle!
2. Tail Bone Trouble - I do still have the occasional ache on my backside. And I still have no idea if this is related or not, but it's there.
3. There was something else that I wanted to add to this category but in my current mental state I have forgotten what exactly it was. Perhaps it was memory loss, I don't know, but if it comes back to me I will be sure to write it down...
We start seeing our doctor every week now. Our next appointment is on October 2 and we will have our first internal exam (in addition to the external ones that we've been having) to determine if we are showing any signs of labor. We, obviously, will provide an update once we have all of our stats!
It's coming up soon, sweet girl!! Your Daddy and I are so excited to meet you!
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Don't Stop Believin'
While the girls were busy gabbing and attending the shower this past weekend, Brian had the opportunity to shoot his very first FANCAM show - a Journey concert right outside of Cleveland, OH!
Just a few short weeks ago, Brian attended a training in Atlanta, GA along with eight other photographers around the nation. They learned the technique of shooting 360 degrees of a concert, sporting event, live show, etc, with the intent of combining the latest technology with social media. If you've attended the event, you are actually able to tag yourself precisely where you were sitting/standing/dancing! (Unless, of course, you happen to be using the loo or grabbing a hot dog when the photo was being taken!)
Nevertheless, Brian's little girl and I are so proud of him. We are excited for the directions that these photo shoots take him and we are excited to watch him learn and grow with his passion.
Check out the final product here!
We ♥ you, Bri!
Just a few short weeks ago, Brian attended a training in Atlanta, GA along with eight other photographers around the nation. They learned the technique of shooting 360 degrees of a concert, sporting event, live show, etc, with the intent of combining the latest technology with social media. If you've attended the event, you are actually able to tag yourself precisely where you were sitting/standing/dancing! (Unless, of course, you happen to be using the loo or grabbing a hot dog when the photo was being taken!)
Nevertheless, Brian's little girl and I are so proud of him. We are excited for the directions that these photo shoots take him and we are excited to watch him learn and grow with his passion.
Check out the final product here!
We ♥ you, Bri!
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Eleventh Hour Errands
As our ninth month rapidly approaches, we are really getting down to the final hour. We've been very productive over the last couple of days with our 'to do' list and we simply had to share! Last Friday we received the call that our chair for our nursery had arrived, and on Sunday, [Gangsta] Tom was kind enough to pick it up with his truck and haul it on over to our house! No, it probably doesn't seem like a major event, but when I say that the addition of this chair makes our nursery nearly done, I do expect some cheering and woot-wooting.
So, OUR NURSERY IS NEARLY DONE!!!
We do still need to figure out some wall decor, but I highly doubt our little girl is going to come out of the womb complaining that we haven't put a ton on her walls. We've got the essentials, so if for some reason she does complain about her wall art, or lack thereof, we will remind her that she at least has: a comfy bed to sleep in, a loungy chair to feed and read books in, a dresser to store clothes and diapers and wipes in, a bookshelf filled with books and toys, tons of stuffed animals to play with, two real animals to play with, and some really adorable tissue paper flowers to admire. BUT, she won't be complaining, so ... we're working on the wall art!
Another milestone we have accomplished over the last couple of days is the passed inspection of our car seat bases. We took both of our cars and both of our our car seat bases to the local fire department to learn the installation process and be sure that we pass the safety inspection. (Nothing but the safest for our little bambino!) Brian and I are now both sporting car seat bases in the back middle seats of our cars!
When I turn around, I see this:
And when I open my back door, I see this:
It was semi-strange seeing the base in the back seat of my car when I drove to work today, being that there currently is no Baby to add to that seat, but we are getting very, very close to meeting our daughter. Being able to check off some little things from our "to do before Baby" list makes us feel well prepared and ready!
Bring it on, Baby! We can't wait!
So, OUR NURSERY IS NEARLY DONE!!!
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| Can I get a woot-woot?! |
We do still need to figure out some wall decor, but I highly doubt our little girl is going to come out of the womb complaining that we haven't put a ton on her walls. We've got the essentials, so if for some reason she does complain about her wall art, or lack thereof, we will remind her that she at least has: a comfy bed to sleep in, a loungy chair to feed and read books in, a dresser to store clothes and diapers and wipes in, a bookshelf filled with books and toys, tons of stuffed animals to play with, two real animals to play with, and some really adorable tissue paper flowers to admire. BUT, she won't be complaining, so ... we're working on the wall art!
Another milestone we have accomplished over the last couple of days is the passed inspection of our car seat bases. We took both of our cars and both of our our car seat bases to the local fire department to learn the installation process and be sure that we pass the safety inspection. (Nothing but the safest for our little bambino!) Brian and I are now both sporting car seat bases in the back middle seats of our cars!
When I turn around, I see this:
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| Car seat and Baby not included. |
And when I open my back door, I see this:
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| Jack is going to hate having to jump over that thing. |
It was semi-strange seeing the base in the back seat of my car when I drove to work today, being that there currently is no Baby to add to that seat, but we are getting very, very close to meeting our daughter. Being able to check off some little things from our "to do before Baby" list makes us feel well prepared and ready!
Bring it on, Baby! We can't wait!
Monday, September 24, 2012
Our Little Buddha
Our sweet baby girl absolutely loves Indian food! We ordered some take away, chicken biryani and chicken korma, from our favorite Indian restaurant called Aab India for lunch yesterday, and both times that I have eaten it she has gone absolutely nuts in the womb - flipping and turning and doing somersaults out of pure joy of delicious food! I mean, I have never, not in all of the months that we have been pregnant, gotten this sort of reaction from her and the food that I have consumed!
I'll tell you what, she is a girl after my own heart if she is going to do flips over chicken biryani!
I'll tell you what, she is a girl after my own heart if she is going to do flips over chicken biryani!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Pretty Pink Presents
This past weekend Brian's Aunt Kathy and Aunt Ruth threw a wonderful baby shower for our little girl and me - her Mama-to-be! We all gathered at his Aunt Kathy's where there were lovely pink table cloths with orange runners, wonderful bouquets of pink and orange spray roses in white urn vases, and little plastic jungle animals scattered about the tables. The food was delish - chicken salad on croissants, fruit salad, veggies, M&M's, cupcakes and cookies! And the company, as usual, was divine!
We played two games - jeopardy and guess the belly size! I have to admit, the jeopardy game was quite challenging! Brian's Aunt Kathy definitely made it so not everyone would have every answer! There were three categories - Baby, Books, and B & E. I think I knew 1/3 of the correct responses in the Baby category, um, zero in books, and 3/4 of B & E. Let's plan this game in another year though. I bet I'll take everyone under the table!
We all really had a lot of fun chatting, opening presents filled with pretty pink items and enjoying the lovely fall day. It really was a wonderful shower and so thoughtful of Brian's family to host and attend.
Surprisingly, my Mom flew into town as well to attend the shower. I had no knowledge of this whatsoever, so it was a big surprise, and when I returned home from work on Friday Brian asked me what I was doing home. (I had planned on stopping by the grocery store on the way home, but needed a cat nap. I was exhausted.) I understood later that he was so concerned with me being home because he had planned on getting everyone inside the house and surprising me upon my arrival; however, in typical Erin fashion, I changed my mind and plans and decided to go to the grocery store later.
My Mom quietly crept upstairs a few minutes after I had layed down along with Mary and Tom and Brian and Jack and surprised me. (She came in a dire time of need. I'm not going to lie, I was slightly upset that Brian was so concerned that we didn't have granola bars and burritos, which I promised to get when I went to the grocery store, when his pregnant wife just needed a 20 minute nap. For the record, he felt terrible for upsetting me and I can honestly say that there were probably some pregnancy hormones mixed up in those emotions too! So sorry about that, Bri!)
Either way, when I saw my Mom I said, "What the hell?!" (My true colors (and profanity) just shine when I am caught off guard...And, no, this isn't the first time I have expressed myself in such a colorful way.) I jumped out of bed and gave her and her entourage big hugs. It really was wonderful to have her in town to attend the Baby Shower and be able to spend some quality time together. As usual, it was just too short, but it was so amazing to see her.
Unfortunately, I have no pictures of my own from the shower. I know that there are some floating around, and I will be sure to update this post if I can manage to get my hands on some, but you'll have to trust me when I say it was lovely!
Thank you, Everyone, who made this day and weekend possible. Our baby girl and I appreciate it so very much!
UPDATE: We have photos!!! Click on the image below to view the shenanigans of the day!
We played two games - jeopardy and guess the belly size! I have to admit, the jeopardy game was quite challenging! Brian's Aunt Kathy definitely made it so not everyone would have every answer! There were three categories - Baby, Books, and B & E. I think I knew 1/3 of the correct responses in the Baby category, um, zero in books, and 3/4 of B & E. Let's plan this game in another year though. I bet I'll take everyone under the table!
We all really had a lot of fun chatting, opening presents filled with pretty pink items and enjoying the lovely fall day. It really was a wonderful shower and so thoughtful of Brian's family to host and attend.
Surprisingly, my Mom flew into town as well to attend the shower. I had no knowledge of this whatsoever, so it was a big surprise, and when I returned home from work on Friday Brian asked me what I was doing home. (I had planned on stopping by the grocery store on the way home, but needed a cat nap. I was exhausted.) I understood later that he was so concerned with me being home because he had planned on getting everyone inside the house and surprising me upon my arrival; however, in typical Erin fashion, I changed my mind and plans and decided to go to the grocery store later.
My Mom quietly crept upstairs a few minutes after I had layed down along with Mary and Tom and Brian and Jack and surprised me. (She came in a dire time of need. I'm not going to lie, I was slightly upset that Brian was so concerned that we didn't have granola bars and burritos, which I promised to get when I went to the grocery store, when his pregnant wife just needed a 20 minute nap. For the record, he felt terrible for upsetting me and I can honestly say that there were probably some pregnancy hormones mixed up in those emotions too! So sorry about that, Bri!)
Either way, when I saw my Mom I said, "What the hell?!" (My true colors (and profanity) just shine when I am caught off guard...And, no, this isn't the first time I have expressed myself in such a colorful way.) I jumped out of bed and gave her and her entourage big hugs. It really was wonderful to have her in town to attend the Baby Shower and be able to spend some quality time together. As usual, it was just too short, but it was so amazing to see her.
Unfortunately, I have no pictures of my own from the shower. I know that there are some floating around, and I will be sure to update this post if I can manage to get my hands on some, but you'll have to trust me when I say it was lovely!
Thank you, Everyone, who made this day and weekend possible. Our baby girl and I appreciate it so very much!
UPDATE: We have photos!!! Click on the image below to view the shenanigans of the day!
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| Our OH Baby Shower! |
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