Lilly Jo's Nursery

We've practically finished the nursery, save a few additional decorating ideas I have in mind. Now we just need Lilly Jo to complete the nursery...

Brian and Debbie came over last weekend to help us paint and hang the L-I-L-L-Y J-O letters...as well as help me organize and clean up Lilly's room. I needed that extra help...thanks Lowthers:)

Seth creatively placed all her bows on the hanging wall ribbon...among many other things of course. He's put together the crib, changing table and glider and ottoman...what a handy husband:)

Somebody's ready for Lilly Jo to be here...

Seth's work gave us a few very generous baby gifts last night - a changing table, a Chicco baby carrier, and a giftcard to Target for other items we'll need. We were so excited and thankful!! Seth just couldn't wait to open up and try on the Chicco carrier. I'd say he looks like a pro...and let's just say he's way past being ready for Lilly Jo to be here:)
Had my 37 wk checkup today...not too much has changed since last week. I'm 2.5 cm dilated, and at least 70% effaced, if not slightly more. She's pretty low the doctor said, so there's no telling when she'll come. Only God knows!



Happy New Year's Eve!

Your guess is as good as mine...

Had my 36 wk checkup today...
I'm 2 cm dilated and 70% effaced:)
Basically, she could come tonight, or in 4 weeks.
The doc did say, "Wow, I don't know if you'll make it to your due date?"
Yaaaay!

We'll see...My guess is Lilly Jo's birthday will be before mine (1/8).
But that's just a guess.

Gosh I'm so excited...
:)

T-1 month!

Lilly, we're going crazy waiting for you to come!!

Small Group Tacky Taco Christmas Party...more pics to come.

6 weeks (+/-) and counting

Tomorrow I'll be 34 weeks along and Lilly Jo is contuing to grow bigger and bigger. Today Seth and I get to see her again as we have an ultrasound later this afternoon. I can't wait to see how's she's changed from her last ultrasound at 19 weeks.

The Lord has continued to bless us with provision for everything we need for her and the nursery. Today I had a surprise shower at work and we were given a Target gift card, which is hugely appreciated! We've got a few last "big" items we need so I have a feeling we'll be heading to Target this week!

I've also been given a baby carrier, changing table and breast pumps (sorry if you didn't want to know that) from people at work - all of which can be pretty pricey. So this week has been a reminder that God is in control and knows our (Lilly's) needs and cares for us. I am overwhelemed beyond words at how much support and love we have been shown from our family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc. THANK YOU ALL!!

31 and 20

Looks like our girls are popping out for sure! This picture was taken at the baby shower we had a couple weekends ago. I was 31 weeks and Natalie was 20 weeks. I can't believe she is halfway already. I feel like I say this a lot, but time is flying by!

I went to the doctor today and she said we may have a peanut on our hands...meaning a small baby. They want to take a look at her next week to check her growth, but they suspect she'll be similar in size to my birth weight which was 6lb 11oz. I'm not going to lie, a small baby sounds nice for the labor/delivery, but a healthy baby is really all I care about- BIG or small. So we're praying God is forming her to be just how He has planned. We cannot wait to meet her!!