Baby Showers

We definitely had a eventful weekend, filled with great friends and family. We are so lucky to be able to raise Eli around such great people. Friday afternoon, my place of work threw me a baby shower. The shower had a jungle theme and was too cute! I attached a picture of the diaper cake that a friend of mine made for me...she made it herself and I was amazed. On Saturday I recovered from the eventful day and got up and going again on Sunday. Brad and I traveled to Chattanooga for another shower thrown by two of my other mothers who totally outdid themselves. The day was great! I was surrounded by wonderful family, great food and friends. With all the support and wonderful gifts from both showers, Brad and I are confident that we are ready for Eli to get here. I can't believe that he will be here a little over a month....where has time gone?

The Nursery

This weekend we finally completed the nursery for Eli. The room is so cozy that Brad feel asleep in the chair while reading a book yesterday. We are so very excited to use it even more once the little guy gets here. We spent the weekend catching up with friends and also attended our first basketball game of the season...GO VOLS!!!!
We only have about seven more weeks to go and we are wondering where time has gone. We met with the doctor again on Friday and everything is still going great. When Brad asked how big he is right now, she estimated that he is close to four pounds....good golly!!!! My belly is growing about an inch a week, just when I feel like I cannot get any bigger. Emotions have been a hot topic the past week, but the great weekend helped me chill out again. So, as you can tell, things are going great. No complaints here:)

Birthing Classes

Last night we had our second birthing class and oh the things I realized. First, Brad is a great breather! We did this exercise on different breathing techniques and he was so focused and did great. I tried to focus as much as he did, but I couldn't stop giggling. He is going to be such a great help when I am in labor. Secondly, I want drugs as soon as contractions begin. We watched a video on labor all the way to the birth, and golly those ladies go through alot of pain. It is finally getting through my head that Eli has to come out of me somehow too and the way that is, doesn't look pleasant.
The countdown has begun, and Brad and I are getting closer and closer to becoming parents. The nursery is ready, we almost have everything we need, and now we just sit back and wait. I am 31 weeks along, meaning Eli can arrive anytime between 38 and 40 week...that is not far away!
Until then, Brad and I are going to try and stay busy. Basketball season has begun, and thanks to my father-in-law...we have great seats, perfect for a pregnant woman to get to. No more 32 steps to climb...yeah us! We also have the holidays fast approaching. I have been realizing how much work it is to shop, so gifts cards are the way to go this year:)
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