Mama Mia!

38 weeks. 9 1/2 months. Wow! I honestly never thought I would be so lucky to make it this far. Although there are pains and a definite lack of sleep, I've had it so easy that I really can't complain. Funny thing this week......I actually managed to somehow LOSE weight. I lost 2 pounds, over Christmas! I couldn't have done that if I tried! I can only assume it's due to my limited intake because of Lily taking up so much room in my monster gut. The doctor didn't seem concerned.....surprised, but not concerned.

Lily's heartbeat is still fast and strong but she's not giving any indication of providing us with a tax deduction for this year. I'll get to see how things are progressing again next Tuesday. So until then, we'll be taking Bear on lots of walks to try to get things moving along.

Love to all and happy new year!!!

Christmas Time

Happy Holidays, everyone! Here's a picture of our cute little tree. Saying it's 6ft tall is being generous. I seriously think this is probably the smallest tree I've ever had, but I think it's cute and it serves its purpose without being too much to deal with with Lily coming so soon.

I think I'm bigger than the tree at 37 weeks.

9 months along

My lovely tennis team had a combined baby shower for me, Heather and Katie on Friday night! We had lots of fun (except the baby food sampling) and, as always, it was great spending time with everyone. Both of these lovely girls are having baby boys and are due about a week apart in March.....right when I have to go back to work. Grrr. The timing could have been better, ladies! :o)

Didn't we coordinate well? Even with the wall color!

Then Deb came over last night to help me hang shelves and decorate Lily's room. I think it turned out well, if I do say so myself. It's just missing the most important decoration of all.....the sweet baby girl!

"My colahs are blush and bashful."

"Her colahs are pink and pink!"

~Steel Magnolias~

As a kid, I collected Precious Moments so I'm pleased to find a use for them.

Crib and toys

Today started my weekly OB visits. All is well with no indications of Lily arriving anytime soon. I'm getting anxious to see her and bring her home, but it's also nice to know that she's in a safe place and with me all the time.

John is off tonight for a much deserved boys' night out. They were going out to eat at a nice steak restaurant and wrapping up the night at the AC/DC concert. Personally, I didn't realize they were still alive but there are a lot of people who were excited about tonight's show.

We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season! We are skipping Christmas cards again this year but will definitely be sending a little something out just after the new year. So please don't remove us from your distribution lists! We love getting cards from everyone and I promise to restart the tradition next year.

Just over a month to go!

What an incredibly fantastic weekend! I have the greatest friends who showered Lily and I with such love and generosity on Saturday. We are very thankful and love each and every one of you. Nana (my mom) was not able to make it because of mechanical problems with the plane, but she showed up (after finding her lost luggage on top of it all) just in time to hang out with the hostesses and a nice bottle of wine. There's nothing a little pinot grigio can't fix!

Despite our childbirth class being cancelled (John's response, "There is a God!"), I still feel much more prepared for the "event" and confident that Lily will come home to a warm, loving, CLEAN home. The nurse in me understands that it's best for her to remain right where she is and cook a little longer, but the new mom in me is ready to see her angel face, kiss her chubby cheeks and share her with the world.

Belly shot at 34 weeks

Little Nana, me/Lily & Auntie Sa

The lovely hostesses: Erin, Sa, me, Deb & Kristy

Thank you, girls, for a wonderful day!

Fun gals at the shower: Erika, Dawn, Olivia & brand new mom Courtney

The beautiful Sa & large Aud