36 Weeks and A Shower at School

Yesterday, my sweet kindergarten team threw a shower at school for Ellie Grace. Everything was so cute and we got some really sweet things.

 Super cute decorations

Loved the cake...so cute and yummy!

Front view of my enormous belly!

My sweet kindergarten grade group (minus Kim and Jenny)

Me and Mom

36 weeks side shot

We had a doctor's appointment Wednesday and everything looked good. We talked about when I would be induced if she decides not come on time, even though I'm hoping she decides to come on her own! My blood pressure is still really good, even though my feet are super swollen and I actually lost 2 pounds this week!
Tomorrow, mom and I are going to take back some things we got duplicates of and get some of the things we still need. Then, we'll just be waiting to get in our house and waiting for her to get here!

35 Weeks and More Showers

This week has gone by so quickly! I feel like these last few weeks are flying by and it's making me more nervous. I'm starting to realize that in a month or so, we're actually going to have a baby to take care of! Even crazier, that we are still not in the house and we may not get to close on our original date, so I'm just praying Ellie Grace waits to come until we are in the house.

This past weekend, we had 2 more showers (yes, we have had a ridiculous amount of showers, but I am very grateful for everyone who has wanted to give us one and for the things we have received).

Friday night, some of our friends in Marianna hosted a co-ed shower so Chad could get in on the experience. This is a picture of just the girls that helped host:

We got lots of diapers and some really sweet books (the theme was "Bottoms and Books").

On Sunday, I had a shower at my church and we were blessed with some really sweet things from some of the sweetest ladies. It was special because these are ladies I grew up around and have known forever. It was also special because my sister and niece got to come for the weekend.

My mom and I

4 generations...my sister, granny, mom, niece, and me

I've felt good this week, other than my swollen feet. I've actually started sleeping better this week, which is a blessing. This week I start going to the doctor every week, so hopefully we'll get a good report!

34 Weeks and Fun With Old Friends

This past weekend, some of my oldest friends from elementary and high school hosted a shower for Ellie Grace. It was so sweet and they really outdid themselves with all they did to make it special. Everything was perfect and we got some really great things for Ellie Grace {I forgot to take a picture of her gifts and they're all at my mom's since we're still not in our house!}. We are so blessed to have so many people that care about us!

Sweet friends...we've known each other forever! {Just look past the fact that I look like a tank!}

 I am still feeling pretty good, but my feet are extremely swollen everyday when I get home. I have tried some different things to help them, but haven't found anything that really works. Hopefully, they won't get much worse in the next few weeks.

We're Ready To Come Home

We finally found a coming home outfit! I have been searching for the perfect one and have had something specific in mind and had not been able to find anything close to what I wanted. However, when we went to Birmingham last weekend, I found this and it was perfect!

Now we just Ellie Grace to get here to wear it home!

In other news, I had a doctor's appointment this week and everything is looking good. Starting the week after next, I go every week. How crazy is that? Time is flying by!

33 Weeks and Our First Shower

As far as pregnancy goes, there hasn't been much new happening this week, other than getting larger by the day (or so it seems). I am sleeping a little better (going between the bed and the chair), but my feet still stay pretty big and swollen. Overall, I feel pretty good though and really can't complain.

We had our first shower this past weekend in Birmingham (hosted by my sweet friends from college - Anne, Sarah, and Katie) and it was so much fun! We are so blessed to have such awesome friends and family members and it is already obvious that Ellie Grace is very loved and is going to be very well clothed! ( I forgot to take a picture of all her goodies, but I will add it!)

Yummy food

Cute decorations

Mom and sweet Mary Allison

Asya, my sister in law, and I

Aunt Vickey and I

Jenny, Emily, and Mom

Jenny, Emily, and Me

Me and Em

Jenny and I

Group shot (I love Anne holding on to both babies!)

Mom, Jenny, Me and Granny

AOII friends...Carrie (with Allison), Me, Katie, Sarah, and Anne (with Mary Allison)

We had such a fun time and it was so good to get to see friends that we don't get to see very often!
We have our last baby class tomorrow, a doctor's appointment Thursday, and my aunt and uncle are coming this weekend from North Carolina (plus we have another shower), so we will be busy!

32 Weeks

So, I missed a picture last week...life has been crazy!! It seems like there is always so much to do and I'm sure it won't slow down any time soon. I guess this is God's way of getting us ready for hectic life with a newborn. I did snag a 32 week picture this morning before church (good thing God doesn't mind what you look like, because it was rough this morning!)

Here's a comparison since I have the same dress on...a little bigger but it's hard to tell with the jacket.

I had another doctor's appointment this past week and everything still looks good. My blood pressure was good and I am measuring right on time even though I've had numerous people tell me in the past 2 weeks that I am looking "really" pregnant! We have finished 4 out of 6 baby classes and I'm excited for this week's because we get to tour the birth center. I also went to breast feeding class the week before last and my mom went with me...I'm really hoping I will be able to be successful with it!
I'm feeling ok, but getting more and more uncomfortable. I also constantly feel like I have something lodged in my throat. From what I can tell on google (because that's so official), it's indigestion. It is super annoying and painful at times. Hopefully the doctor will be able to suggest something next time I go.
School is going well and my kids are obsessed with all things baby. The girls ask me abotu Ellie Grace every day and are so curious as to when "I'm going to get that baby out!" Every time I get down on the floor with the kids at home, one of them always asks me if I need them to pull me up! I also made the mistake of telling them that they have to keep their chairs pushed under because my big belly might knock into them so now whenever I start to walk through a tight space, I have a little one say, "Watch out...big belly coming!" Then one of my sweet girls will say, it's not big, it's the baby!

I can't believe how quickly time is flying and how much there is to do. We have our first shower next weekend and I am so excited. I just hope we can get in our house before Ellie Grace decides to come!

30 Weeks and House News

This past week has been a little better than the first week of school. I am not as tired, but still tired enough to sleep really well at night (even if it is in the chair!), which is a nice change. However, my feet are grossly swollen...sorry for this pic, but I need a reminder in the future of what my fat feet (and cankles) look like!

Luckily, my blood pressure was good this past week at my doctor's office, so I guess the swelling is just from the heat and standing up most of the day. Everything else was also good at my appointment and our 2nd baby class went well this week. We learned relaxation techniques, which was nice because all the hubbies had to give us back and hand massages! Ellie Grace is moving a ton, especially at night, so we'll see if she's a night owl when she gets here.
Here's a picture at 30 weeks (ready for football season in my Auburn gear):

In other news, the bank that owns the house we made an offer on accepted our offer! We're now in the process of getting all our financing taken care of and getting inspections. If everything goes well, we will close by Oct. 18, which is SUPER close to our due date, but we'll find a way to make it work hopefully.
Happy First Saturday of Football Season!!