The nursery is ready!

View from the hallway into the room








Crib with wall mural - 100% freehand by Andrew...gorgeous!










Recliner, bookcase, changing area/dresser

37 + weeks...

37 wks, 2 days (left); 33 wks, 6 days (right)












31 weeks (left); 37 wks, 2 days (right)

Closet project

The closet is almost finished and I'm thrilled with how much extra storage space this is giving us! The room is awkwardly shaped which leaves little room for furniture. So we (ok, Charlie & Andrew) ripped down the old shelf & rod and installed this beauty!

STILL organizing!

Pic taken of me by my cousin at 34 weeks, 4 days.

After 2 baby showers in a week, I am overwhelmed by the generosity of our friends & family. Thank you to everyone! This means that we're very busy organizing everything and determining what, if anything, still needs to be purchased. It's hard to believe that we have just a little over 4 weeks left...that's it! Of course, if Nick has decided to turn into a breech position as I suspect he has, then he might be coming sooner rather than later. While I'd love for him to be here (as long as he's safe & healthy), I would prefer not to have a c-section if at all possible.

Today was our last childbirth class - yay! Tomorrow, we have a tour of the maternity ward followed by an Infant CPR/Safety course. Should be fun!

Almost 34 weeks & baby's room update

Lots & lots of pictures this week! First is my almost 34 week belly shot which is clothed...for your protection. Seriously, I'm beginning to look freakish.















Next is a pic of the almost finished crib. I've put the bumper up for now but I'm thinking that I'm going to use the breathable mesh bumper that's on my registry. The American Academy of Pediatrics published a recent study that shows that the traditional plush bumpers are hazardous to babies (can contribute to SIDS or smothering).














Here's a shot of our bookcase & dresser...it's messy because I had to pull everything out of the closet. Charlie & Tyler (my old boss's husband & son) are coming over to help Andrew install a new closet organizer while Michael (their other son) and I will supervise/watch tv, LOL!












I also had to move all of the clothes that were hanging in the closet to our spare room's closet. He IS a boy so he doesn't need an extensive wardrobe like a girl, you know?!












Next is our stash of diapers. All of the packages on the right are size 2 (12-16 pounds) and the package at the left is 8-12 pounds. We're also going to pick up a pack of Newborn diapers just in case he weighs less than 8 pounds.












We still have a lot to do, but we're getting there! :)