Christmas is in the Air!!!

It snowed on Friday night and just sent a jolt of cheer through the air, as well as a reminder of what driving in snow and icey slush will be like for the next 5+ months! But this is neither here nor there! Pretty excited for this most special Christmas ever as I wait to see WHEN this little baby will be arriving.

Today I am 35 weeks larger than life....
Best Parts:

• This little cutie kicks all the time and reminds me that they are there inside me, hanging out with us when we watch movies, eating supper and falling asleep at night. My family (well, the ones who aren't too shy so basically Kristi and Jay, have also felt this little one kicking!)
• The baby's room is coming along so well....here's a sneak preview, but there is a few more things to do before I can do a full on REVEAL!!! 
                              
  
  
• Like I said in last post, was BLESSED like crazy with tons of polka dots and loved putting the blankets around the room as well as my sweet little polka dotted sheets! Lots of sentimental things around the room...talk more about that soon!
• Bought our baby their Christmas pjs and Christmas book and on the look out for a cute little stocking for them! 
• Not much else to report. My belly's is pretty big....still have lots of clothes to wear but no warm winter jacket...but bundling up in Dan's coats when I need it. My pelvic area hurts more now that the belly's growing heavier but honestly, I can't really complain (except to Dan to get free massages). I have been VERY blessed with my pregnancy.
• Reading this book and will try to peek through the B-feeding book but not sure how much I will really "get" till I'm in it. 

                          

My take aways are to try to find a place in my head to be in control of my thoughts/fear. Try to relax and let my body do the job it was intended to do. Try to find joy and pleasure in the experience instead of my natural feeling of FEAR ANXIETY and NERVOUSness. I'm even trying not to tell people that this is how I really do feel because just having it there in my head and thoughts causes the fear to have more power than it should have. Anyways. I'm a newbie so I have NO clue what will really happen or if these "principles" will really even be able to happen but anything to help, right!!! These were recommended by my doula friend (aka Kristi's BFF Angie Stanley) and also by a random girl at one of my prenatal appointments!

• I can't wait to see how THIS will turn out too: Here's a sneak peek at the bassinet when I was a baby with my Mom and all my baby quilts:
  
  
          and here it is in progress!
• Looking forward to decorating, Christmas time with friends, baking, Family-get-togethers and Christmas movies!!!

Baby Blessings

I am 33 weeks, going on 34!!!

Well today I am just overwhelmed with all things baby. I feel kicks all the time and know that baby is on the go. I love it! I had a beautiful shower on Saturday and was blessed by so many wonderful friends and family. I always thought I'd be too emotional at my own baby shower, as I've been known to tear up at cute baby outfits at other baby showers I've attended...but my cheeks hurt from smiling!

It was a Polka Dot themed shower! I had my camera in my pocket and forgot to take pics! Luckily, I do have a few that the hostess (my sis in law, Kara) took before! Her decorations alone blew my mind, plus she got all the guests to WEAR polka dots! Such a sweet party....

and OH so many gifted polka dots too! Crib sheets, blankets, burping cloths, washcloths and a beautiful hand made polka dotted stuffie!!! I just keep going into my baby's room and sitting and looking all around! I am so close to being able to say its ALL done!!! We even hung pictures up on the wall last night! I'll wait until its all done to write a long sentimental Nursery post because believe me...this nursery is filled to the brim with sentamentality! My dear Mom has given me some baby quilts and hand knitted sweaters that I used as a baby...so we are talking a few decades of history here!!!

I just am so amazed that my baby is so loved and supported. I've been blessed so much with so many things so far and although we have spent lots of money, the things we have received for FREE or at a used price has saved us SO much!!! THANKFUL, THANKFUL, THANKFUL...that's all I can think!

Anyways, I am so blessed that I am still feeling great. I had a checkup last week and really have no complaints. I had a pain under my belly, as it must have been stretching out a few weeks back, that hurt when I walked or got out of bed...but that's doing better...a little pain by the end of the day but nothing I can't fix with a nice bath! I am getting excited to decorate for Christmas, but also not wanting to rush through these last few days. I want my baby to be healthy and come at the right time (just not LATE!!...please, not on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day).

32 weeks!!! *heading out for a Date Day with Danny!!*