Okay, I have been putting off this post because stuff keeps building up for me to tell and there's just no way I am going to be able to cover everything. But I will try to summarize. If you've already heard all this, just bear with me.
The past 3 weeks have been very busy around here. First of all, my mom and sisters threw a beautiful shower for me in Marietta. It was wonderful to see my family and so many good, old friends. Julia got the sweetest gifts, too! She really has no idea how lucky she is to have so many people wanting to celebrate her. We are so thankful for all of you and can't wait for her to meet you.
Here are some pictures:
We celebrated Nick's birthday the next day. It was really fun. He had a carrot cake birthday cake (that I forgot to take a picture of but it was really good) and he got a new grill that has already provided hours of fun and a couple of delicious meals.
That night I started having contractions that were more intense and frequent than I had before. When I went to see my doctor the next day, she told me to stay off my feet for a week or two to make sure Julia didn't show up earlier than she should. That was followed by 10 days of couch time. Now, couch time might sound great to some people, and it was definitely fun at first. But by the end of it, I was going crazy! I have a hard enough time sitting still when there's not a MILLION things to do to get ready for a baby. Julia's nursery was full of bags, boxes, and piles of clothes. But, the good news is I have some very good friends and family to take care of me. Nick came home from work everyday and made my lunch for me, did our laundry, cleaned the house and generally made sure I was sitting down all the time. Sunday, Becky, BellaRose and Ellen came over and helped me unpack, sort and wash all of Julia's shower presents. Maureen made us some really good meals so I didn't have to cook. My mom and dad came in town and went to the grocery store, cooked, cleaned, and just helped me relax. So, the days went by alot faster than they could have and I am so thankful for all the help we got.
When I went back to the doctor, she said I was close enough to full term and it was time for me to get off the couch and stop ordering Nick around. So, I have been very busy! Here are some pictures of Julia's nursery. There is still alot to do, but it is coming along. I love this room! It is really becoming my favorite place in the house.
We went back to the doctor today and found out that I am a little over a centimeter dilated and Julia is dropping lower than she was. So, she is making some good progress...We will just keep waiting and praying that she will get here safe and sound. Here are some pictures of my belly's latest progress.
9 comments:
Oh my goodness! I LOVED your latest belly pictures! I can't imagine you having to be on the couch for 10 days. Honestly, I think that's your nightmare. So glad you had so many good people around you to help you out. The nursery is beautiful! I can't wait to start making ours! I can't believe Julia will be here in a few weeks! I'll be thinking and praying for you guys. Happy Birthday Nick!
good job covering everything! I know all that stuff but I still love reading it in your blog! thanks for the shout out! We are all ready to meet this little Julia, I just got really excited! Did you take those belly shots in the middle of the night?
Yeah a post! Thanks for updating me.. since I live so far and can't help out like I wish I could!!
First.. Love the Linen cake! I save that picture! What a great idea!!!
Second.. I'm so glad your family and friends where able to help you out with the bedrest.. I know you and you don't like to sit and watch tv like I would.. so I'm so glad everyone stepped in and up to help you!
Third.. the nursery is beautiful! I love that chair! It looks so comfy! I can't wait to see it all in person soon! (1.5 weeks!)
Fourth.. you are just so precious! I love the belly! You really wear Julia proud!!
And finally.. I can't wait to see and meet precious Julia!! So exciting!!! I'm still hoping she'll arrive while I'm up next weekend!!
Much love to you, Nick and Julia!
Tell Nick he has an awesome grill (but he knows that already). I have the very same one. That smoker box is suh-weet!
We're so excited about Julia! We'll be up there the weekend of April 4, so maybe we'll get to meet her!
oh sweet sweet julia!! you are right she is already SO loved. It was my great pleasure to come and hang out with you. That time of nesting and preparing is so very precious, thank you for sharing that with us. you look awesome, the nursery looks awesome. everything is wonderful, fa lalala
Oh and I forgot.. Paul has that exact grill and he LOVES it! We use the smoker alot too.. it makes really yummy and really tender pork ribs or butts!!
Silly me.. I just realized (after I posted my second message) that Paul wrote in that he had the grill.. oh well.. lots of post from the Hitchcock's today!! ha!
I second everyone's comments! cute nursery, cute belly shots, cool fam to take care of you..
Yeah, bedrest sounds good for maybe one day to me......definitely not ten!
Glad you made it through and that you are almost done with being pregnant.
agreed with all that everyone said already.
you are so ready for this little person it's awesome. I was not this ready or anywhere near it. I'm glad that you got to have some time to nest and get everything in order.
she is so loved and will feel it for a lifetime.
Can't wait until she gets here.
Not too long now.
you all are in our prayers. we love you guys and are thinking and praying for you everyday.
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