But right now everything is in its place except for all the new gifts we got from the shower. Those don't really have a place yet-so I guess I'm forced to blog despite the messy pile of gifts sitting next to me. What a great problem to have :)
The shower was wonderful! It was thrown by Ted's mom and sisters and included the aunts and cousins on his side of the family. My side of the family and most friends will be later.
I thought I would be overcome with emotions. I was sure I would cry. I wasn't sure it would really feel like MY shower. But when the time came, I didn't really experience any of those. It just felt....natural. Surreal, but natural. That is how this pregnancy is beginning to feel. Like it's normal to be pregnant. Like I'M normal to be pregnant. Weird, but.....normal.
I'm catching strangers glancing at my belly and smiling. Co-workers I don't really know are noticing and boldly asking when I'm due. I find myself touching my stomach all day long and savoring every sweet little movement. Ted and I are getting into a routine with our pregnancy exercises (he's a wonderful coach-I need to write a whole post dedicated to his amazingness.) And life is rolling right along. I'm just in shock that it feels so....normal!
Here are some pictures from the shower. My sister-in-law really went crazy with the decorations. She's so talented.
K8 Made little birdies. (Handmade by Kate)
Me and the babe.
The baby's cousins "helped" me open gifts :)
Ted arrived from fishing just in time to load the gifts into the car.
And was very excited to see our new fish onesie (also K8 Made)
I have one more pic to post but blogger keeps turning it sideways. And Ted is on his way home from (what else?) fishing. I'll have to finish this update (which will include new ultrasound pics!) another time.
Suffice it to say that the shower was amazing. It felt so great to drive home with a car seat and stroller in the back of the car. It's finally staring to feel like the "three of us".
Cute dress ;)
ReplyDeleteYour belly looks soo cute! And so is that little onesy :) Awww...
ReplyDeleteyou look adorable !
ReplyDeleteAren't baby showers fun when they are for you?
So that's how you spell onesy!! I had to change it immediately :)
ReplyDeleteHow glorious!!! I'm so happy for you and Ted. God is so good!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy it is to read this and see these pictures!! The time is flying by so fast, I can hardly believe it!
ReplyDeleteYou're adorable! I'm so happy that it's becoming so natural-- that's the way it should be! And I think it's onesie. That's what's on my kids' clothes packages. But maybe it's spelled multiple ways?
ReplyDeleteJust looked it up... Gerber trademarked the word "onesie." So maybe everyone else spells it "onesy," so they don't get sued.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful time! And I also really like your dress!
ReplyDeleteHa ha for Lisa looking the spelling of onesie. She is SOO an English teacher. :)
ReplyDelete1) I dont' know that I've seen a picture of you and Ted standing together. He's so TALL!!!!! And cute! And y'all are so prcious together!
2) I LOVE the picture of him with the fishing onesie!
3) Why do pics turn sideways sometimes? I don't understand it!!! It's annoying, eh?
4) Those decorations are precious!!!! WOW! You are loved!!!
5) You are beautiful, my friend! I'm in awe that it felt so natural and normal. Amazing. God is so good!!!
Precious! You look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love those center pieces your SIL made! She is so talented!
ReplyDeleteYou look mighty cute there yourself too! What an adorable little bump!
I'm glad pregnancy is starting to feel normal for you. That is just wonderful. I don't know about you but it's hard to get out of the infertile "I'll never be pregnant" mindset. :)
aww! Glad you had a wonderful shower... how cute are you in that dress!!! love it!
ReplyDeleteYou are the cutest thing!!! I just love that little precious belly:)
ReplyDeleteI'm a lurker but wanted to say how adorable you are! It is a pleasure to visit your blog... you can "feel" your joy and excitement! May God bless you and your precious unborn babe! +JMJ+
ReplyDeleteAwh, adorable! You guys look so excited and I just love it! I'm so glad you had a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteYou are so cute! It looks like the shower was wonderful and well planned. :) Glad you had a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteI remember the first time we put the car seat in our car because Bill had this stunned look on his face. I asked him what was wrong, and he said, "nothing... I think it just hit me that we are going to be coming home from the hospital with a baby! We are going to be a family of 3! It's incredible!" haha
And yes, I did tag you to get a post out of you! I have missed you! haha
You are so stinking cute! Between you and Shannon (A Friend of Gianna), I need to watch out for cuteness overload!! Love the pics of the shower and does your SIL make those onesy's for others? I would love to get one. God Bless!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics, you look adorable! I had to smile b/c at my shower it was surreal but not as emotional as I would have thought. You described it perfectly. I actually cried picturing my shower, but there it was natural and happy and I was thrilled. But it was...oddly normal like you put it. So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics, you look adorable! I had to smile b/c at my shower it was surreal but not as emotional as I would have thought. You described it perfectly. I actually cried picturing my shower, but there it was natural and happy and I was thrilled. But it was...oddly normal like you put it. So happy for you!
ReplyDelete1) Those little birdies are SO stinkin' cute!! Perfect for a nursery! :)
ReplyDelete2) You are such a CUTE little pregnant lady!!! So beautiful!!!
Your shower was adorable! Hurrah for "the three of you!" Lots of love and prayers!
ReplyDeleteAlright-"onesie" it is. And that's my final decision.
ReplyDeleteI thought I already posted this comment, but I guess I still don't have the hang of it yet..
ReplyDeleteThe shower looks adorable and you looked precious in it! I can't wait to host one here!!
(ps, thanks for commenting on my blog... I forget about checking it and was pleasantly surprised by your comment waiting for me)
I thought I already posted this comment, but I guess I still don't have the hang of it yet..
ReplyDeleteThe shower looks adorable and you looked precious in it! I can't wait to host one here!!
(ps, thanks for commenting on my blog... I forget about checking it and was pleasantly surprised by your comment waiting for me)
I thought I already posted this comment, but I guess I still don't have the hang of it yet..
ReplyDeleteThe shower looks adorable and you looked precious in it! I can't wait to host one here!!
(ps, thanks for commenting on my blog... I forget about checking it and was pleasantly surprised by your comment waiting for me)
I told you I wasn't good at it... third times a charm, I guess.
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