The nursery is finished!!

Thanks to Nana, my mom, Dave, and myself, we were able to complete the nursery this weekend. It is so sweet and lovely. Everything came together so perfectly. I just want to sit on my comfy glider and listen to the Bach and Mozart the crib mobile plays. I absolutely adore this room and I can't wait to bring the shining star of the room home!

Baby shower!!

February 21st was a wonderful day for the Wards. Both grandmothers put together a baby shower for our growing family. I couldn't believe how many people were there. There was so much love and support from everyone that attended. I can't even begin to summarize all of the conversations, hugs, gifts, and good spirits that occupied my parents house. Of course, there were many MANY pictures taken and I can't attach all of them to this blog. I think my best option would be to share my Aunt Shelly's Kodak album with everyone so they can get a feel for all of the excitement. To everyone that attended, thank you all so much!!

http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=567720713803:1217884863&cm_mmc=site_email-_-new_site_share-_-core-_-View_photos_button

FYI... If the link doesn't work, I will fix it later. My work computer blocks me from viewing the website. :P

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Dave and I had a wonderful dinner tonight at La Piazza. Life has been good for the two of us. We have many wonderful people in our life that have been supportive and generous to us over the past 7 months. You all know who you are! The nursery is coming together and I can't wait to see the final product.

The little one is gotten into her final position (hopefully) and manages to amuse me daily with her jabs, kicks and pushes. It is funny to look down at my belly and see a lopsided, uneven surface caused by her little bottom. Hee hee.

Profile at 31 weeks 2 days

Time for a profile pic! Today I am 31 weeks and 2 days. I can't imagine getting any bigger than I already am! Ha Ha.

It's like being a movie star

People smile at me every day. Children pull on their parents legs and whisper. Grocery baggers insist on carrying my purchases to the car. Pregnancy in some way or shape, makes you feel like a movie star. I couldn't imagine living a few decades ago when you wore huge mumus and hid your belly from the public. I was reading about Lucille Ball's pregnancy and how she couldn't even mention the word pregnant on "I love Lucy." It all used to be so hush hush. I just don't see why. Pregnancy is such a beautiful event in your life. I find myself looking at smiling soon- to-be-mother photos and their round bellies.

Last night me and Dave learned some baby basics at our ongoing Lamaze class. We swaddled, rocked, fed, diapered and bathed the little dolls. Dave looked so strong and confident standing there with the little stiff facsimile in his arms. We may be new at this but we are going to be prepared!

30 weeks!

10 weeks left! It seems like only yesterday I was rechecking the little plus sign on my pregnancy test. Me and Dave started our Lamaze classes a few weeks ago. I'm looking forward to tonight's class because we get to tour the birth center at Rex. I want to know what I will be working with when the time comes.

The third trimester has certainly slowed me down. I am doing my absolute best to keep from waddling. ha ha. My ankles have started to swell and heartburn has been hitting me on a daily basis. Doesn't pregnancy sound fun? Actually, it IS fun. I really haven't had too many complaints. It's all worth it when I can sit down, prop my feet up and feel the ever increasing movements of my little girl.

I can't stop looking at my ultrasound photo

I keep going back to the pictures of the last ultrasound. I have spent so much time starting at the little face that has formed. Even in the ultrasound, she looks so happy and content. I can't wait to hold her and take in that sweet baby smell. In 12 weeks, give or take a few, we will be meeting eye to eye for the first time. I hope I will know what to do, I hope I can handle the stress and, I hope you smell sweet. :)